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Chief Program & Project Officer (CPPO)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Executive director, Management Officer, Team leader]
Jobs at:
Africa Initiative Development Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 17 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Chief Program & Project Officer (CPPO) is a senior executive responsible for the design, delivery, and impact of the organization's entire program portfolio. This role translates strategy into executable programs, ensures operational excellence across all projects, and guarantees that programs meet their goals on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all program areas (Health, Education, Environment, Equality & Empowerment).
- Develop and implement the organization's program strategy in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan.
- Lead annual program planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Establish program management standards, tools, and methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile, logical frameworks).
- Monitor program performance against KPIs and targets; course-correct as needed.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements, grant agreements, and regulatory standards.
- Build and mentor a high-performing program team; conduct performance reviews and professional development.
- Represent the organization to donors, partners, government bodies, and stakeholders.
- Identify risks and mitigate them across the portfolio.
- Drive innovation, pilot new approaches, and scale successful interventions.
- Collaborate with MEL to embed evidence-based learning and adaptive management.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in International Development, Public Health, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in program/project management, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
- Proven track record managing multi-sector, multi-donor portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (PMBOK, Agile, Logical Framework).
- Exceptional leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with institutional donors (USAID, DFID/FCDO, EU, UN agencies, foundations).
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
Competencies
Strategic thinking · Results-driven · Team leadership · Financial acumen · Risk management · Cross-cultural sensitivity
Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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