Job Description
The DO MORE FOUNDATION, founded by RCL FOODS, is an independent non-profit organisation in South Africa that aims to improve the lives of young children and their communities. They unite public, private, and non-governmental sectors towards this goal with a network of over 260 partners.
Our Talent Team is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Early Childhood Development Manager: Projects within the DO MORE FOUNDATION. The role will be based in Gauteng and provide support to the communities of Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga. The position will report to the Program Lead: Young Child Portfolio.
The Assistant ECD Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of the DO MORE FOUNDATION's 'Everyone Gets to Play' model in 3 provinces. This includes managing outputs, contracts, budgets, invoicing, and reporting of Implementing Partners and other service providers; multi-sector stakeholder management including business, government, and civil society; scoping, analysing, and planning for expansion within existing and into new areas; managing the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning data; and communicating insights to inform the broader portfolio strategy.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage Implementation: Oversee the 'Everyone Gets to Play' model in 3 provinces, ensuring programs are implemented on time and within budget.
Partner Management: Manage outputs, contracts, budgets, invoicing, and reporting of Implementing Partners and service providers.
Budget & Reporting: Oversee the management of budgets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Evidence-Based Delivery: Ensure programs are delivered based on evidence and aligned with the DO MORE FOUNDATION's basket of services.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate multi-sector collaboration with businesses, government, and civil society.
Expansion Planning: Scope, analyze, and plan for expansion in existing and new areas.
Data Management: Oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) data provision.
Strategic Communication: Communicate insights to inform the broader portfolio strategy.
Foundation Initiatives: Contribute to broader foundation initiatives and special national projects.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to program implementation, ensuring continuity and effectiveness.
Capacity Building: Support Implementing Partners in building their capacity to deliver high-quality, sustainable programs.
Innovation & Best Practices: Encourage and implement innovative approaches and best practices within the region, adapting to local contexts.
Compliance: Ensure all activities are compliant with local regulations and the foundation's policies.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree: A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
Sector Knowledge: Experience working in early childhood development, community development, or a related sector is highly desirable.
Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program/project management, community development, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects.
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