Head of Programmes- Zimbabwe Accountability Programme

Role purpose

This role will provide programmatic leadership on a large donor funded accountability contract in Zimbabwe. The purpose of the role includes managing and supporting a team with technical input, and ensuring effective management and delivery of the programme and appropriate support for partners. The Head of Programmes will provide substantial programmatic guidance and oversight to the thematic programme staff and consultants delivering the programme interventions. Key deliverables include ensuring quality programme and budget management, agreeing a results framework (with the Monitoring and Evaluation lead) and ensuring demonstrable results and a clear rationale behind the programme strategy and specific programme interventions. The post holder will provide representation on programme issues where appropriate, and engage and network with relevant actors externally and internally. Additionally the post holder will deputise for the Team Leader as required.

Key outcomes

• Effective programme/contract delivery with impact in line with agreed outcomes of the programme Log Frame and contract. Programme has a clearly articulated ‘results story’ aggregating results and clear narrative around what the programme is achieving.
• Innovation, learning, adaptation and leverage promoted throughout delivery
• Ensure effective compliance and financial management of the programme including high quality donor reporting, and value for money.
• Staff recruited, inducted and managed to perform to a high standard and meeting their objectives

Applied skills/knowledge and expertise Essential

• Degree – or equivalent – in relevant discipline
• Significant experience in a field-based management position for a complex, multi-sectoral, international development donor-funded programme
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including government agencies
• Excellent understanding of and experience working in Zimbabwe
• Technical expertise in programme areas
• Experience of working with donors such as FCDO, USAID, UN on major programmes • Proven experience mentoring and strengthening technical skills of staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Adaptable approach to programme delivery and to working with others
• Extensive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation and knowledge management.

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in a management discipline