Program Manager

Living Soul Foundation Program Manager-Kigoma Position Description:

Living Soul Foundation (LSF) is a non-profit organization providing shelter for young mothers in distress; to educate, equip and encourage new life as they return to their communities transformed to lead and disciple others to positively impact the next generation. LSF is opening a center in Kigoma region for young girls ranging in age from 10-17 years old for a live-in program of two years. LSF will be providing health education, trauma and spiritual counseling, pre-natal care, health care, vocational training, and life skills to the girls within the center with the aim to reintegrate into society. The young girls will be living in a safe and secure shelter that will ensure an environment in which they can thrive in and begin to raise their children in. Preparatory assistance through vocational or traditional education is one of the main focuses of LSF so that the young mothers can be self-sustaining once they exit the shelter. An additional focus of LSF is to have a direct impact on the local community through partnerships that focus on family health and issues that have been identified and selected by local leaders as important.

Job Title: Program Manager -Kigoma

Duty Station: Kigoma

 Overview of the Job:

The responsibility of the Program Manager-Kigoma is to coordinate all programs and services offered at the Living Soul Foundation Shelter. This is a full time position, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm with the need for flexibility to meet program needs. There are four major areas of responsibility: 1.) Resident Supervision, 2.) Staff Supervision 3.) Community outreach/networking and 4.) Operations and administration. The selected applicant must have knowledge in the needs of distressed adolescents and have an understanding of the intervention strategies available to address these needs including an understanding of child and youth development, the impact of trauma, knowledge of group dynamics, basic counseling skills and an ability to implement appropriate interventions. She must promote a sense of shared ownership and a positive, collaborative work environment and will directly report to the LSF Global Executive Director. She must have knowledge of resources available in the Kigoma region in order to identify and address community leaders for the implementation of educational seminars.

 Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

•In conjunction with Executive Director, design, review, implement the programs at the shelter

•Day to day program management: grounds, staff needs, resident needs, etc.

•Manage the client in-take and screening processes.

•Ensure all programs are in compliance with local and federal guidelines and laws

•Network with partner agencies. Manage relationships with partners and the community. Represent the agency at community events, meetings.

•Responsible for connecting and identifying community leaders to coordinate seminars for community education

•Participate in the creation of budget and operate programs within budget limits.

•Manage program staff at Shelter, including hiring, training, coaching, supervising and evaluating staff.

•Responsible for scheduling LSF global guests stay and agenda

•Assess and supervise case management plan process.

•Assist staff in resolving client conflicts.

•Work collaboratively with Social Worker to develop individualized case plans and provide after-care for each client.

•Serve as a client advocate, coach, and resource in obtaining benefits and supportive services.

•Available for on call questions and crisis situations

•Address resident complaints

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Suitable candidate should have a graduate or undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field:

•3-5 years of experience in program management and staff management

•Proven financial responsibility

•Previous experience working with partners and partner building

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•Excellent time management skills

•Ability to work in a team atmosphere with other managers

•Strong ability to effectively resolve immediate conflicts and crises

•Proficient in computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

•Must be proficient in both English and Swahili

•Strong inter-cultural skills