The Role

Programme Manager.

Permanent contract/Full-Time.

Reports to: The Programme Manager will report to the Country Director CBM Global Madagascar.

Job Overview

The Country Programme Manager is responsible and accountable for leading the programmatic aspects of CBM Global’s operations in Madagascar. His/Her primary role is to oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes that align with CBM Global’s strategic objectives and contribute to their rolling out through the Madagascar Country Strategic Plan. The Country Programme Manager will ensure the effective management of programme staff and resources to achieve maximum impact in our work supporting people with disabilities.

Success requires working in close collaboration with partners, Thematic Teams, and Member Teams to develop, win support for and ensure effective delivery of a growing portfolio of programme work, across all three vehicles of change detailed in the organization’s programmatic strategy. S/he will ensure high standards, in line with our Programme Quality Framework and the development and maintenance of effective and authentic partnerships in line with our Approach to Partnership. S/he will establish strong capacity in project design, proposal development, effective project implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning within CBM Global’s Country Team and partners.

Based: We welcome applications from those with the right to work and live in Madagascar.

Hours: Full time

Salary range: The salary offered will be competitive, dependent on skills and experience / Salary and benefits will be competitive / Competitive. We offer a local contract

Responsibilities and Duties

1. As a member of the Country Programme Senior Management Team, support the Country Director with the overall leadership of the Country Programme.
2. Provide programmatic leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Plan.
3. Lead the Programmes team within the Country Team. Clearly articulate a compelling vision and direction for the team. Inspire and direct the team towards achieving this vision. Build team performance through management, coaching and mentoring.
4. Build and maintain authentic partnerships with stakeholders, in particular with the disability movement, ensuring our work reflects and is responsive to the needs of people with disabilities. Foster a model and approach to partnership that aligns with and supports our partnership principles.
5. Working with partners, Technical Teams and Member Associations, lead the development of a coherent portfolio of programme work, across all vehicles of change detailed in CBM Global’s programmatic strategy. Champion an approach that embraces CBM Global’s operating model; programme quality framework; and partnership with the disability movement.
6. Identify funding opportunities for CBM Global’s work. Actively support fundraising and cost recovery and raise funds from in-country sources.
7. Work with and support partners to ensure effective and timely delivery of projects in line with required standards, objectives, activity plans and budgets. Ensure project reporting requirements are met in line with CBM Global and donor requirements, standards and timelines.
8. Foster a culture of learning and accountability by promoting the inclusion of good monitoring, evaluation, feedback and learning practices within projects. Support learning dissemination, and documentation of good practice cases.
9. Support the Finance Manager to ensure that programme and financial aspects of project design, budgeting and implementation go together.
10. Monitor in-country calls for proposals from institutional donors and support the Country Director in building focused relationships with representatives of such donors and other NGOs with whom CBM Global can collaborate.
11. Advocate, champion and model disability inclusion to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities and in all aspects of society.
12. Ensure that all children and adults who come into contact with CBM Global programmes, are safeguarded to the greatest extent possible. Comply with all aspects of the CBM Global Safeguarding policy and associated standards and procedures.

Safeguarding responsibilities

Knowledge
Understands what safeguarding means for the teams / departments they manage and the work they do. Understands power imbalances and ways in which team/organisational culture may be reinforcing negative stereotypes and biases, and the impact of these dynamics on the vulnerable and marginalised.

Skills
Leads teams to develop the necessary skills and expertise to undertake their roles and responsibilities for safeguarding. Explicitly and visibly challenges power imbalances, inequalities, gender bias and discrimination in organisational systems and processes. Leads on organisational change within their teams to embed safeguarding in their work and processes. Develops indicators and frameworks for measuring how well teams are delivering on roles and responsibilities for safeguarding. Creates organisational mechanisms which strengthen accountability to communities, Members and donors on safeguarding.

Behaviours
Holds teams accountable for delivering on safeguarding standards.

Articulates and promotes the strategic importance of safeguarding in all aspects of the organization’s work. Demonstrates leadership in ensuring that staff, programmes and operations are safe for all programme participants, staff and volunteers.

Additional responsibilities

Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Country Director.

Key outcomes expected from this role

1. A coherent and growing portfolio of programmes, aligned to the country plan and organization programmatic strategy that is developed and delivered to an exemplary standard, achieving agreed outcomes and impact.
2. A high-performing, agile programmes team with a culture that reflects CBM Global’s values and champions the foundation principles detailed in the Operating Model.
3. Authentic and effective partnerships, developed and maintained in line with CBM Global’s approach to partnership.
4. Compliance with CBM Global procedures and standards relating to project design, implementation, monitoring, reporting, evaluation, and learning.
5. CBM Global and its work with partners is recognized as a driving force for promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities and in all aspects of society.

Person Specification

All of the following requirements are essential, unless marked with a * when they are desirable, and will be assessed from a combination of information provided from the application form and interview process.

CBM Global welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.

Experience and knowledge

1. Professional experience in a national or international NGO with a minimum of 3 years at senior level, with a track record in successfull managing large-scale programmes.
2. Experience and a track record in developing and managing large scale inclusive development and/or humanitarian programmes in collaboration with national partners, including consortium led projects.
3. Experience and a track record of identifying fundraising opportunities; successfully securing grants from donor organisations and of building productive relationships with donors.
4. Proven experience in results-based management and project cycle management, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation, with a sound understanding of budgeting and programme finance management.
5. Demonstrated experience in managing internal and external relationships and partnerships particularly with national / local governments.
6. Experience in working with various government/bi-lateral/major institutional donors.
7. Strong understanding of disability inclusion and commitment to the rights of people with disabilities.
8. Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Skills/competencies/personal qualities

1. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders,
2. Demonstrated experience in managing teams. Outstanding interpersonal, relationship building and employee coaching skills.
3. A self-starter. Proactive, resourceful, and entrepreneurial.
4. Diligent, persistent with a can-do, positive attitude.
5. Ability to demonstrate focus and decisiveness.
6. Commitment to the vision of CBM Global
7. Good English communication skills (spoken and written English)

Qualifications, training, and education

Master’ degree in Social Sciences, International Development or related field.

Relationship building and employee coaching skills

1. Diligent, persistent with a can-do, positive attitude.
2. Open, clear, and inclusive communicator.
3. An effective team actor who is able to work with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions, and personal backgrounds.
4. Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Employee Benefits

• We offer flexibility and working from home arrangements.
• ·As part of our commitment with inclusion, CBM Global aims to encourage applications from people with disabilities and those with health conditions. We have a comprehensive equality and diversity policy.

Shortlisting and Interviews

CBM Global is an equal opportunities employer, committed to ensuring all applications are treated fairly.

All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted we will contact you and invite you to attend an online interview. You will also be advised at this point if there will be any skills tasks to complete as part of the recruitment process.

Diversity Policy Statement

Everyone has the right to be treated with consideration and respect. CBM Global is committed to achieving a truly inclusive environment for all, by developing better working relationships that release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual. CBM Global aims to ensure that all staff, volunteers, donors, partners, contractors, and the general public are treated fairly. This will be regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, or national origin), disability, medical status, age, religion or belief, political opinion, social or economic status.

Employment Checks

CBM Global is committed to the safety and best interest of all children and vulnerable adults accessing CBM Global supported services and programmes. Relevant background checks including working with children, police and reference checks will be completed prior to the preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed.

All applicants must have the right to work in the relevant country. All offers of employment are made subject to the following criteria: Proof of eligibility and satisfactory employment screening, and three references satisfactory to CBM Global.