Program Development Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Impactful community work

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a strategic Program Development Specialist to design, develop, and implement new programs addressing community needs.

You will conduct research, needs assessments, feasibility studies, and collaborate with stakeholders to expand reach and impact across KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program design, development, and implementation in non-profit or social impact sectors.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent proposal writing and grant management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Understanding of community development principles relevant to Richards Bay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and research to identify emerging community challenges and opportunities.
• Design and develop innovative program concepts, outlining goals, objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.
• Create detailed program proposals, including budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine program designs.
• Develop evaluation frameworks and metrics to measure program impact and effectiveness.
• Seek funding opportunities and support grant writing efforts for new initiatives.
• Ensure programs align with the organization's mission and strategic objectives.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Proposal writing

Grant management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and innovative Program Development Specialist to join their team in Richards Bay . This position is key to expanding the organization's reach and impact by designing, developing, and implementing new programs that address critical community needs. You will conduct research, needs assessments, and feasibility studies to identify opportunities for program growth and improvement. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with experience in program design and a passion for making a sustainable difference in the KwaZulu-Natal province.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough needs assessments and research to identify emerging community challenges and opportunities.
• Design and develop innovative program concepts, outlining goals, objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.
• Create detailed program proposals, including budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including community leaders, beneficiaries, and internal teams, to refine program designs.
• Develop evaluation frameworks and metrics to measure program impact and effectiveness.
• Seek funding opportunities and support grant writing efforts for new initiatives.
• Ensure programs align with the organization's mission and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in program design, development, and implementation within the non-profit or social impact sector.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent proposal writing and grant management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• A keen understanding of community development principles and practices relevant to Richards Bay .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and launch impactful new programs.
• Work in a dynamic and mission-driven organization in KwaZulu-Natal .
• Professional development opportunities and training support.
• A chance to contribute significantly to community well-being.