Program Development Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Flexible arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Program Development Specialist for a reputable charity in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on designing and launching community programs, conducting needs assessments, and building robust frameworks to address local needs.

You will lead grant writing, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation, working with diverse partners. A proactive, strategic thinker with strong research and project management skills will thrive in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program development, planning, or management in the non-profit sector.
• Experience designing and developing impactful programs from concept to implementation.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent grant writing and proposal development experience.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in Rustenburg, North West region is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough needs assessments and research to identify opportunities for new programs.
• Design comprehensive program strategies, including goals, objectives, activities, and evaluation metrics.
• Develop detailed program proposals for funding, including budgets and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure program relevance and feasibility.
• Oversee the initial phases of program implementation, ensuring smooth project initiation.
• Develop frameworks for monitoring and evaluation to track program progress and impact.
• Stay informed about best practices in program development and relevant social issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations on program development activities and outcomes.
• Foster innovation and creativity in program design.

Skills

Needs assessment

Program design

Grant writing

Project management

Monitoring & evaluation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable charitable organization focused on empowerment and development in Rustenburg, North West , is seeking an innovative and strategic Program Development Specialist. This role is crucial for conceptualizing, designing, and launching new programs that address critical community needs and align with our organizational mission. You will play a key part in researching potential program areas, conducting needs assessments, and developing robust program frameworks. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a strong understanding of program design methodologies, grant writing, and project management within the non-profit sector. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future direction of our charitable impact. We are looking for a proactive individual who can translate societal challenges into actionable, impactful programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough needs assessments and research to identify opportunities for new programs.
• Design comprehensive program strategies, including goals, objectives, activities, and evaluation metrics.
• Develop detailed program proposals for funding, including budgets and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure program relevance and feasibility.
• Oversee the initial phases of program implementation, ensuring smooth project initiation.
• Develop frameworks for monitoring and evaluation to track program progress and impact.
• Stay informed about best practices in program development and relevant social issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations on program development activities and outcomes.
• Foster innovation and creativity in program design.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program development, planning, or management, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Proven ability to design and develop impactful programs from concept to implementation.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent grant writing and proposal development experience.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working within the Rustenburg, North West region is a plus.

Benefits

• This role offers a competitive salary, the chance to shape meaningful programs, and the satisfaction of contributing to the well-being of the Rustenburg, North West community.
• Our client provides a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a lasting positive impact.
• As this is a fully remote position, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working from your preferred location while contributing to our important mission.
• We believe in empowering our employees and providing them with the resources to succeed.