Social Development Division Manager

Lead and oversee the implementation of Social Development Division programs, ensuring approved plans, projects, budgets, and operational targets are achieved efficiently across all field offices. Provide strategic leadership, staff supervision, financial oversight, partnership development, internal communication support, monitoring and evaluation, and ensure compliance with organizational policies while carrying out other duties assigned by the Country Director.

• Ensures that programs indicated in the approved Plan of Action are implemented by all sector staffs in a timely manner
• Direct and spearhead the Social Development Division programs.
• Participate in the conceptual planning and conduct of social development community projects and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.
• Oversee the over-all operation of Field Offices particularly on the SDD implementation of programs, projects and activities as planned.
• Ensure the smooth implementation of the operations functions by providing guidance, feedback and finding solutions for operational challenges on a day-to-day basis.
• Supervise the field managers in line with Social Development program targets and deliverable
• Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team.
• Provide internal communications support to the organization.
• Develop and manage annual budget for the social development programs
• Oversee monthly and quarterly assessments and forecasts of organization's financial performance against budget particularly related to the Social Development Division.
• Monitor and evaluate all related Social Development programs according to
• Establish and sustain partnerships and networks with national and international
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the organization and ensure confidentiality of all transaction/s and or/ information at all times.
• Carry any other duties as may be directed by the Country Director

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related
7+ years in social development program management
Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
Experience managing budgets and monitoring program performance
Excellent communication and partnership-building abilities