Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 19 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
THE OPPORTUNITY
As we experience a new and exciting period of growth, we are looking for a talented, driven, and dedicated Regional Program Coordinator. This position will be responsible for overseeing programs and operations within assigned districts in a region as we continue to scale nationally. A strong candidate should be passionate for the mission of Healthy Learners and demonstrate excellence in project management. The job will require significant travel within Zambia between provincial project locations. The role of the Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) is to work together with the provincial administration in leading the implementation of the school health program in the province. This entails providing management oversight and strategic direction on behalf of and in dialogue with the Healthy Learners management team. The RPC will also contribute to strengthening and developing the school Health program across all operational areas in a province.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Operations and Management (50%):
• Provide general management and support of program teams in assigned districts;
• Work closely with the Regional Programs Manager to ensure functional systems and managerial tools are in place for effective project planning and monitoring;
• Ensure activities, retirements and related expenditures from the districts are completed on time, with high quality and on budget;
• Oversee implementation of quality control measures and procedures for programs in assigned districts;
• Support Program Mentors to effectively manage relationships with implementing partners within assigned district and provincial sites;
• Supervise Program Mentors to ensure the smooth running of the HL school Health programme
• To ensure timely implementation of all programme activities through the development of agreed work plans and effective resource management

Reporting and M&E (25%):
• In collaboration with the M&E team, ensure the effective use of program data and the implementation of M&E work-plans, indicators, performance tracking, monitoring tools and benchmarks within assigned districts;
• Support the M&E Team to capacitate Program Officers and Mentors in the use of monitoring and evaluation tools
• In collaboration with the M&E team, help to develop program targets and benchmarks and regularly review progress on indicators and achievement of targets within assigned districts.
• Oversee the compilation, refinement and submission of district program reports;
• Discuss monitoring findings from assigned districts during program coordination/review meetings, review M&E reports to highlight key project strengths and areas of improvement through action plans, and use learnings to improve implementation.
• Assisting in and enabling the roll out and implementation of the M&E strategy

Staff Management and Development (25%)
• Supervise and mentor Program Officers and Mentors in assigned districts, ensuring they have clear work plans and objectives and receive timely feedback and reviews.
• Promote, strengthen and maintain Healthy Learners’ organizational culture and values across assigned district offices;
• Ensure all assigned district offices and program mentors comply with Healthy Learners policies and procedures;
• Manage the performance of assigned staff through the effective use of the performance management system, KPIs and ongoing mentoring/coaching.
• Support the Admin and HR departments on the recruitment and orientation of program staff as required;
• Help to facilitate staff training on program management, standard operating procedures, M&E, effective communication, and partnership management and mentorship. ;
• Develop and maintain excellent relations with Healthy Learners staff, partners, internal colleagues and supporters.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual with extensive program management experience to grow and further develop a proven program that has already made significant impact.

Specific requirements include:
• Action-oriented, flexible, and innovative approach to program management.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proven ability to prepare and effectively monitor budgets, work plans and reports
• Well organized and consistent in setting, prioritizing and meeting realistic deadlines, with meticulous attention to detail;
• Unwavering commitment to quality service delivery and data-driven program evaluation.
• Experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical and operational thinker.
• Willingness to spend significant time traveling between provincial program sites.
• Passion for Healthy Learners’ Vision & Mission.

Minimum Requirements
• Minimum BS/BA degree with at least 6 years of experience in program management.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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