Director, Program Implementation

4 hours ago

Philippines Rare Full time ₱1,200,000 - ₱2,400,000 per year


Position Overview

This position is based in either Cebu or Manila

Rare Overview

Rare inspires change so people and nature thrive. For 50 years, across 60 countries, we have inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to shift their behaviors and practices to protect our shared planet. We are a global leader in driving social change for people and nature and believe that the cumulative power of individual and community action is a vital pathway to safeguarding and restoring our shared waters, lands, and climate.  Rare's organizational culture is results-oriented, and entrepreneurial, and our global programs cover the thematic areas of climate change, fisheries and marine conservation, sustainable agriculture food security, and Green Recovery.

Position Overview

Rare is looking for a talented professional to fill the role of Director, Program Implementation, who provides strategic leadership in the end-to-end management of a portfolio of programs of Fish Forever Philippines. S/he exhibits a solid blend of leadership and management, technical expertise, and operational excellence to drive high quality impact and sustainability of programs outcomes. S/he will manage the Program Implementation Managers in defining work and budget plans, monitoring, implementation, adapting to relevant changes and contexts. S/he identifies opportunities for synergies, partnerships, and collaborations with individuals and institutions that will be instrumental in the successful delivery of the goals of the programs.

Essential Functions

Program Strategy, Leadership, and Management

Lead in defining the program strategy, goals, work plan, budget, and resources in alignment with the overarching Fish Forever country program strategyManage the full spectrum program cycle from planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluationEnsure that expert and operational guidance is provided to the managers to ensure alignment, efficiency, and effectiveness in the implementationEnsure that program execution adheres to the prescribed standards, timeline, and resource utilization guidelinesProvide support in various initiatives relative to resource mobilization and fundraisingLead risk assessment and mitigation, spotting issues, and designing interventions or corrective actionsContinuously assess programs, projects, and partnerships to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for more strategic decision-making

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and/or strengthen relationship with diverse stakeholders, such as direct site, clusters, or sub-national partners, to lobby/push forward the Fish Forever agendaDesign innovative approaches on partnership development, collaboration, and engagementContinue to build/sustain trust and credibility among stakeholders through transparency and consultationDevelop and sustain productive and meaningful relationship with donors through clear reporting and open communication, engagement in relevant activities, and feedback-giving.

Communication and Reporting

Support continuous learning and innovation by documenting and sharing program learnings and insights to stakeholdersEnsure that reporting requirements are adhered to on time and according to high-quality standards Adhere to financial disbursements and liquidation guidelines in the preparation and submission of financial reportsLead and provide guidance in the preparation of periodic reports about the status of program with appropriate language customized to fit various audiences such as donors, partners, government, and communities

People Management and Development

Lead, manage, and continuously develop a team responsible for program implementation to ensure optimum people and program performanceEnsure that the full cycle performance management from goal setting, continuous coaching and mentoring, to evaluation are appropriately supportedFoster a team culture that animates the organizational core values, demonstrating accountability, performance, learning, and innovation

Education and Experience

Degree in Sociology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences or other related fieldsDemonstrated experience in program and project leadership and management, organizational development, strategy development, community development, and partnership managementProven skills in negotiation and risk management Solid experience in working with diverse stakeholders including government partners, coastal communities, and othersComfortable in managing ambiguities and changing prioritiesStrategic, critical thinker, innovative, and results oriented

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 


Rare is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.


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