Remote Social Impact Program Director

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Leadership training

Industry certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of social impact initiatives for a prominent charity. This fully remote role requires strategic planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation across communities worldwide.

You will lead remote teams, define objectives and budgets, and nurture relationships with beneficiaries, partners and donors. A master’s degree and 5+ years in program management are preferred, with growth opportunities in leadership training

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive program management experience in non-profit or social development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects from conception to completion.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, implementation, and ongoing management of multiple social impact programs.
• Define program objectives, scope, timelines, and resource allocation in alignment with the client’s mission and strategic goals.
• Oversee program budgets, ensuring efficient and effective utilization of financial resources.
• Manage and mentor remote project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including beneficiaries, community partners, government agencies, and donors.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks and challenges, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project completion.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular progress reports, impact assessments, and financial updates for senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Remote team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration / International Development / Social Work

Tools

Asana

Trello

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of social impact initiatives for a prominent charity. This fully remote role requires strategic planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation across communities worldwide.

You will lead remote teams, define objectives and budgets, and nurture relationships with beneficiaries, partners and donors. A master’s degree and 5+ years in program management are preferred, with growth opportunities in leadership training