Program Director

A program director is a member of the management staff within Hope Development Volunteers. S/he oversees all the programs that are administered by the organization, managing financial and human resources aspects.

Hope Development Volunteers is looking for a long-term (12-24 months) Program Director intern. Presently, we have a limited staff constantly juggling meetings and projects and are in need of a motivated individual designing and supervising community initiatives. We are a young organization covering East Africa with our services of "Connecting developmental volunteers to Meaningful Projects in Africa" and we have our base in Mukono-Uganda. We currently operate in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Southern Sudan. Currently, we are preparing for a large expansion and would like to hire someone with proven experience in management and volunteer coordination experience.

1. Job Description

The Program Director Intern works with Hope Development Volunteers' programmatic team to provide leadership and direction for the implementation of all project components – Marketing, listing and recruiting the appropriate volunteers for each partner we work with– and ensure that all proposed project objectives and targets are achieved. He/she will manage local and expatriate staff, oversee the creation and implementation of performance management and work plans, maintain effective relations and coordination with all project stakeholders and serve as primary in-country liaison with the donor and the volunteers.

This position is responsible for the coordinating the placement of volunteers geared to supporting the HDV's programs as well as working member partners. The position is responsible for coordinating multiple projects resulting in increased volunteer involvement through HDV to our partners.

The Program Director will be an experienced leader with a strong academic background and proven experience in management. This position is the perfect stepping stone for a recent college graduate looking for their first opportunity in non-profit development.

2. Qualifications:

Interest in learning about program coordination & nonprofit management

Responsible, self-starter, punctual, independent worker & attention to detail

Effective verbal & written communication

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point & Publisher)

Graphic & web design skills a plus

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule corporate groups and be the Marketing & Business Partnerships onsite representative

• Coordinate and schedule trainings and orientations for all volunteers for various programs.

• Act as the liaison between projects and volunteers

• Assist in outreach programs and reach to new people who may be interested in volunteering.

• Maintain the volunteer Service Calendars and Volunteers database

• Develop and send out acknowledgements to all volunteer groups and individuals.

• Insure all partners are notified and prepared for volunteer activities.

• Facilitate and recruit volunteers for various special events.

• File volunteer questions and requests

• Receive and process volunteer request forms and match volunteers to programs

• - Support the creation and modification of program activities

• - Supervise local and expatriate field staff

• - Build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders

• - Monitor and evaluate current program effectiveness for maintenance of mission organization

• - Write quarterly reports

• - Facilitate training for local participants

• - Create and implement performance management plans

• - Liaise with donor and partner organizations

• - Manage field budget

• - Create and oversee volunteer recruitment and internship plans

• Other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKIL