Program Manager – Help to Help Academy

About Help to Help Foundation

Help to Help is a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering youth through education. Our focus is to increase impact per each SEK/TZS by increasing awareness of our programs and enhancing young people’s employability.

The Role

This role focuses on both execution and expansion, requiring a strategic and organized leader to manage the Help to Help Academy while driving funding growth through high-quality grant proposals. Responsibilities include overseeing training projects and serving as the lead Proposal Writer.

Key Responsibilities

• Help to Help Academy Management (60%):

  • Project Management & Program Strategic Implementation: Lead strategic implementation aligning with beneficiary needs and market consistency.

  • Budget Management: Manage program budget ensuring efficient resource allocation aligned with organizational priorities.

  • Training Leadership: Supervise participants' selection, supervision, and coordination; ensure effective training materials.

  • Corporate Bridging: Identify potential corporate partners and coordinate student visits.

  • M&E: Monitor participant records to ensure impact targets are met.

• Research & Strategic Development (10%):

  • Market Trends: Conduct research on youth employment and skills demand.

  • Program Innovation: Develop concepts for program improvements based on data insights.

  • Internal Knowledge: Provide expertise in the education-to-employment sector.

• Proposal Writing & Grant Development (30%):

  • Opportunity Identification: Identify grant opportunities from foundations and governments.

  • Concept Development: Lead strategy meetings for upcoming Request for Proposal (RFPs).

  • Technical Writing: Write compelling proposals assembling technical data.

  • Workflow Management: Manage information gathering to meet submission deadlines.

  • Quality & Process Improvement: Maintain document efficiency and consistency.

  • Risk Assessment: Communicate potential risks of new grant proposals.

The Lifecycle of Program Development & Funding

The successful candidate will manage the full cycle from initial research to securing sustainable funding for programs.

Who You Are

• Experience: At least 4 years in program management within medium to large organizations, delivering strong results.

• An Operational Leader: Use data for informed decisions and improve outcomes. Facilitate managing students and complex logistics.

• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Enjoy data analysis for M&E reports or project budgets.

• An Expert Writer: Proven track record in writing successful grant proposals.

• Strategically Minded: Look for process improvements and increased impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in project management, sociology, human resources management, or related fields in social sciences.

• 4-5 years experience in Program Management in the NGO sector.

• Strong project management skills (budgeting, reporting, and team supervision).

• Possess facilitation skills for medium to big groups.

• Grant Writing/Proposal Development is an added advantage.

• Excellent command of English for international audiences.

• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage youth and corporate relationships.

What’s in For You

• Real Impact: Lead a program solving real-world problems for youths.

• Growth: Environment to learn and grow.

• Team: Dynamic, fun, vibrant team.

• Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.

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Deadline for submission

13th February 2026, 2300hrs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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