Job opportunity : PROGRAM MANAGER

Job opportunity : PROGRAM MANAGER at STRIVING FOR ALL Cameroon

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Job opportunity : PROGRAM MANAGER

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Localisation :douala-region-littoral-cameroun Date de publication :18/04/2026  

Catégorie : Temps complet Salaire : A negocier © Cameroun

JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Program Manager - STRIVING FOR ALL Cameroon Cameroon

Position Summary

The Program Manager provides strategic leadership, oversight, and accountability for the design, delivery, and performance of all programmes within the organization. The role ensures programmes are aligned with the organization’s mission, strategic objectives, donor requirements, and impact goals, while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Programme Oversight

Provide strategic leadership and direction for SFA’s program portfolio in Cameroon and internationally (as applicable)

Lead programme design, planning, implementation, and evaluation in line with SFA’s strategic plan

Ensure programmatic alignment with donor priorities, organizational goals, and best practices

 

Programme Quality, Monitoring & Evaluation

Oversee results-based management (RBM) systems, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) frameworks

Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality programme reporting to donors, partners, and the Board

Promote learning, innovation, and continuous improvement across programmes

 

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead, supervise, and mentor Program Managers and program staff

Strengthen staff capacity through coaching, training, and performance management

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented team culture

 

Partnerships & External Relations

Build and manage strategic partnerships with donors, government agencies, UN bodies, NGOs, and community organizations

Represent SFA Cameroon in external meetings, forums, and networks

Support resource mobilization efforts in collaboration with leadership and development teams

 

Financial Management & Compliance

Oversee programme budgets and expenditures in coordination with finance staff

Ensure compliance with donor agreements, organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and audit requirements

Identify and manage programmatic risks and mitigation strategies

 

Policy, Safeguarding & Accountability

Ensure integration of safeguarding, gender equality, inclusion, and human rights across all programs

Uphold SFA’s codes of conduct and ethical standards

Support organizational accountability and transparency initiatives

Required Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in International Development, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Non-profit Management, or a related field

 

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, including senior leadership roles

Proven experience managing complex, donor-funded programmes

Experience working with nonprofits, NGOs, or international development organizations

 

Languages

Fluency in English required

Knowledge of additional languages is an asset

 

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and leadership

Results-based management and accountability

Strong people management and mentoring skills

Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation skills

High ethical standards and professionalism

 

Technical Skills

Programme design and evaluation frameworks

Budget oversight and donor compliance

Risk management and safeguarding systems

Advanced reporting and analytical skills

 

Conditions of Service

Salary commensurate with experience

Commitment to SFA safeguarding, ethical, and equal opportunity standards

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