Head Progamme

Job Title: Head Programme

He / She is committed to addressing critical social issues and empowering communities through comprehensive programmes. The mission is to tackle barriers to success, promote equality, and foster positive societal change. We are seeking a dedicated individual to lead our Programme, which focuses on addressing access to education, unemployment, poverty, mental health issues, violence, lack of positive role models, the digital divide, and social and cultural pressures.

Job Summary:

The Head of Programme will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and managing initiatives to tackle various social challenges within our community. The ideal candidate will be passionate about social justice, have a strong program development and management background, and possess excellent leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive community empowerment strategy to build a conducive environment in the community that helps young people reach their full potential.
2. To Collaborate with community stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, businesses, and residents, to identify needs and develop targeted interventions.
3. Lead a team of program staff, volunteers, employers, and mentors to deliver impactful initiatives, such as job training programs, educational workshops, mental health support services, violence prevention programs, mentorship initiatives, and digital literacy initiatives.
4. Ensure that special emphasis is given to parenting and mentoring sessions for the youth persons. Parenting session focus should be to upbring a confident young person by providing a suitable environment and then mentoring sessions to shape mental, social, and career life) which will provide career and skill opportunities for the youth to explore career pathways.
5. Explore and connect the relevant industry as per their passion to convert into gainful employment.
6. Identify Engage and Involve Parents, Employers, Mentors, Community stakeholders, government agencies, donor partners, schools, and colleges who play vital roles in young people's life 
7. Establish and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, employers, healthcare providers, and other service providers to expand access to resources and opportunities for community members.
8. Advocate for policies and initiatives that promote social equity, economic opportunity, and community well-being.
9. Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of programme effectiveness, including data collection, analysis, and reporting, to assess outcomes and inform continuous improvement efforts.
10. Manage programme budget, including grant funding, and ensure compliance with funding requirements and organizational policies.
11. Represent the organization in public forums, conferences, and meetings to raise awareness of social issues and promote collaborative solutions.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in social work, public administration, community development, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
2. At least 18 years of experience in programme development, implementation, and management, preferably in the non-profit sector or community development field.
3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and volunteers.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
5. Knowledge of social issues impacting communities, including access to education, unemployment, poverty, mental health, violence, digital divide, and social and cultural pressures.
6. Experience in advocacy, policy analysis, and community organizing is desirable.
7. Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion.
8. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment