Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 01 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Program Manager to join the small but mighty Yiya team. The overall objective for this position is to ensure Yiya continues to build and distribute a high-quality product which fulfills its educational mandate. The Senior Program Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and managing our programs, including direct supervision of staff, to ensure successful implementation and impact. They will ensure effective operations and foster key partnerships. This position requires exceptional leadership abilities, strong project management skills, supportive people management skills, and a passion to distribute innovative learning opportunities to young people who need them the most. The Senior Program Manager will work closely with the executive team, staff members, and external partners to drive programmatic excellence and achieve Yiya's vision.

This job has your name on it if you:
• Believe education should be relevant, engaging, interactive, practical and learner-centered. You are passionate about providing exceptional high-quality educational opportunities to every single young person in Uganda, regardless of their life circumstances.
• Understand that when cutting down a tree, 80% of the work should be spent sharpening the axe! You know the value of planning ahead, coordinating the needs and objectives of multiple teams while keeping the org’s overall priorities and goals in mind, and ensuring the balanced allocation of resources within the organization.
• Radiate energy, optimism, and empathy, and are committed to leveraging these traits to guide a team of talented and passionate overachievers to do what they do best: cultivate an exceptional learning experience for our learners! You can recognize challenges facing teams and help them assess and overcome blockers to their objectives.
Wholeheartedly embrace the tenets that define our Yiya team culture (see below).

Who we are
Yiya is reimagining remote learning to make high quality education accessible to all youth, with the aim of developing the next generation of innovators and creatives who will contribute to solving challenges in their communities, and globally. Our team uses innovative strategies and relentless optimism to provide interactive and practical education, accessible to every child, filling the gap left by the failure to provide basic education for millions of children. Yiya AirScience Yiya learners demonstrate increases in creativity, resilience and persistence when problem solving. We are proud that Yiya has provided educational opportunities to over 34,000 students in our programs.

Performance objectives
• Ensure that Yiya is creating and maintaining a high-quality user experience for Yiya learners.
• Project Oversight: Provide oversight and direction to project managers and program staff, ensuring projects are well-planned, resourced, and executed efficiently. Monitor progress, identify and address issues, and adjust strategies as needed. Create progress reports to submit to project funding partners, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and communications in line with funding contracts and guidelines.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team to develop long-term program strategies, goals, and objectives. Conduct research and analysis to identify new opportunities and evaluate existing initiatives.

Lead effective and responsible management of our UG-based team.
• Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage programs in line with the organization's strategic objectives. Coordinate program activities, timelines, KPI’s and deliverables across departments to ensure effective execution and measurable outcomes.
Team Leadership: Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to program staff members, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment. Encourage professional development and identify learning opportunities for team members.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Collaborate with the finance department to develop program budgets and manage resources effectively. Monitor expenditures, track program expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure program activities adhere to relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate program risks, implementing appropriate safeguards and controls.

Make certain that Yiya continues to adapt to the evolving needs of its learners.
• Impact Assessment and Reporting: Develop and implement program evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and impact. Prepare regular reports on program outcomes, including qualitative and quantitative data, to share with stakeholders and support fundraising efforts.

Make sure that Yiya is well represented in the communities in which we operate, and globally.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, funders, volunteers, and community members. Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and events, effectively communicating program goals and impact.
• Marketing and Communications: Increase Yiya’s visibility and brand recognition by contributing to the strategy and design of marketing materials such as social media, newsletters, and our annual report, as well as by attendance at events such as media coverage and conferences.

Qualifications & Experience
• Proven experience (5+ years) in program management, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify innovative solutions.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and resource management.

Experience with strict financial reporting for large international funders preferred.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and impact assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements in the nonprofit sector.
• Passion for both our mission and the team culture we maintain to work towards our vision.
• Experience and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations.

Our Team Culture
• We hold QUALITY at our core: Quality is at the heart of everything we do. We understand that timelines are always tight given the nature of our work but regardless of time pressures and endless to-do lists, we demonstrate quality in every single piece of work we create and in every interaction we have amongst ourselves and with outside stakeholders.
• We appreciate one another: We believe in the power of being grateful. We consistently appreciate each other’s efforts, however small. We liberally share positive feedback and we thoughtfully share constructive feedback. We assume the best from one another.
• We come with enthusiasm: We are an enthusiastic team! Few challenges can withstand our team’s boundless energy and upbeat determination.
• We make optimism a verb: We are unapologetically idealistic and determined to leverage opportunities for good. We believe there is always a reason to dance, even on the most difficult days. We’ve never met a challenge that wasn’t an opportunity in disguise. We make problem-solving a team sport.
• We aren’t afraid to change our minds: We will not abide any prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination. We will actively seek to recognize our own biases and discriminatory attitudes.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
All interested and qualified applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Angela@yiyasolutions.org 


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