Programmes Manager

Lefa Cooperative Ltd; Polska; On-site; PLN 235,000 - 352,000; Full time

Job summary

LEFA PRIMARY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED(Velle) is seeking a Program Manager to oversee end-to-end planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of programmes. The role bridges strategy and execution, translating objectives into practical work-plans while leading programme teams and monitoring budgets, performance and quality against targets.

You will use MEL evidence to drive continuous improvement, manage funders and government stakeholders, and ensure programmes run on time, on budget, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Programme/Project Management, Development Studies, Education, Social Sciences, Public Management, Business Management, Public Policy or another relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, performance tracking and close-out of programmes

Skills

End-to-end planning

Coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MEL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Programme/Project Management or related field

Postgraduate qualification in programme management/education/MEL

Tools

Power BI

Asana

Monday.com

KoboToolbox

Job description

LEFA PRIMARY CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED(Velle) | Full time

The Program Manager is responsible for end-to-end planning, coordination, implementation and delivery of Lefa Cooperative's programmes.

The role serves as the bridge between strategy and execution — translating organisational and funder objectives into practical work-plans, leading programme teams (Coordinators, Facilitators, Mentors, Field Teams), monitoring performance against targets, budgets and quality standards, and using MEL evidence to drive continuous improvement.

Key focus areas:

• Programme Delivery: Lead planning, implementation, performance tracking and close-out of programmes
  
• Team Leadership: Coordinate and provide operational direction to programme teams
  
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with funders, government, schools and partners
  
• Finance & Risk: Monitor programme budgets, expenditure, risks, compliance and governance
  

The incumbent reports to the COO and works closely with Operations, Finance, HR, MEL and Technology.

In short: You own delivery. You make sure programmes happen on time, on budget, on quality, and with evidence.

Requirements

Qualification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Programme/Project Management, Development Studies, Education, Social Sciences, Public Management, Business Management, Public Policy or another relevant qualification.
  
• A postgraduate qualification in programme management, development, education, MEL or a related field of study will be advantageous.
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, including demonstrated experience in programme/project management and implementation.
  
• Opportunity to lead high-impact education and social impact programmes at scale
  
• Permanent / Fixed-term management-level role with growth path to Senior Management
  
• Hybrid work model with flexibility + periodic field travel
  
• Exposure to donor-funded programme management, MEL, EdTech and government stakeholder engagement
  
• Professional development — training in programme management, leadership, Power BI, project tools (Asana, Monday.com, KoboToolbox)
  
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture focused on bridging the digital skills gap in South Africa
  
• Competitive market-related salary
  
• Access to LEFA / VELLE technology platforms and innovation tools