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Position title
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Program Manager – Filter Distribution(Rwanda)
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Location(s)
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SPOUTS of Water Rwanda Ltd, Rubavu office
Road Petite Barrière, Kivumu Cell, Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu District Western Province.
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Reporting line(s) and networks
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Reports to Rwanda Strategic Programs Manager
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Special conditions
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Some travel will be required between the SPOUTS office and other parts of Rwanda and sometimes within East Africa in response to the demands of the program.
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Position Summary
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Responsible for field and operational activities within filter-carbon programs in Rwanda. You will be tasked with developing and implementing strategies to help the filters-carbon program achieve its set goals.
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JOB PROFILE
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Duties and responsibilities
Strategic
- Planning and Decision Making
- Contribute as a member of management to SPOUTS’ strategic planning and decision making.
- Maintain and implement strategy covering filter distributions to support the growth and sustainability of the project.
- Development and implementation of policies, processes and practices.
- Overall management of filter-carbon programs field and operations activities in Rwanda.
- Budgeting
- Own and manage the budget for filter-carbon programs.
- Focus on resource utilization, allocation and accountability across the programs.
- Operational
- Plan for all filters distribution in Rwanda under Strategic Programs’ activities.
- Monitor and supervise filters distribution across Rwanda.
- Complete program operational requirements by ensuring regular preparation of reports, scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
- Ensure the preparation of accurate distribution, field expenses reports, analyse trends and results in relation to goals and present them to the management team.
- Ensure that all reporting of program metrics is regarded as a priority by program staff and that accurate and current information is available to reflect business results at all times.
- Undertake employee management in order to deliver quality performance outcomes across the field staff in Rwanda.
- Manage, develop, coach, control, and motivate team members to develop their skill to ensure that a high professional standard is achieved and monthly distribution targets are met.
- Ensure there is a mechanism in place to monitor individual performance, assess progress and provide feedback to support individual development.
- Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the team and manage the team accordingly, including undertaking recruitment and coordinating training as required to expand the program.
- Manage communications through media relations, social media and other channels as approved by Supervisor.
- Help build positive relations within the team and external parties.
- Provide input towards the growth and development of filter-carbon programs within the project.
- Liaise with the SPOUTS Operations team for all inventory management, logistics and clearance activities.
- Prepare consistent accountability for all the disbursement.
- Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
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PERSONAL PROFILE:
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Capabilities
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Within the context of the main responsibilities and accountabilities of the role, the employee is expected to demonstrate the following capabilities:
- Applies broad-based knowledge to manage responsibilities, account for resources and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
- A successful track record in setting priorities, managing work demands and evaluating progress while remaining responsive to changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to mentoring and training staff to maximize individual and organization goals.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of SPOUTS.
- Works well in a multi-functional and multi-cultural team.
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Qualifications/ Experience
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- Over 5 years of proven experience as an operations or project manager or relevant position.
- Knowledge of project management, strategy, operations and policy development.
- Knowledge of budgeting, bookkeeping and reporting.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and efficient.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant fields.
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Language requirements
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A High level of competence in spoken and written English language and Kinyarwanda.
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