**This fixed term role is supported by grant funding that is approved for a one-year period** Location: Arusha, Tanzania This Manager serves as the primary leader for the national-level implementation of an institutional grant-funded program or project. The incumbent will lead the country management team in contextualizing the program model, delivering results aligned with award/grant agreement, and ensuring effective coordination with local partners, a national Steering Committee, the local transition partner, the Institutional Grants Team, and the donor or prime awardee. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills to manage successful outcomes and support a progressive transition or closeout of project operations within a specified timeline. She/He will also be accountable to ensure that the program or project aligns to any and all applicable institutional donor audit requirements as outlined by governing organizations involved. This responsibility includes hiring, terminations, coaching, consultation, and performance management, to achieve strategies and objectives. The incumbent collaborates with other senior leaders and contributes to the development of functional strategy and makes decisions based on operational strategy and priorities. Responsibilities Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer. Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur. Provides leadership, planning and consultation to subordinates, executives, and peer management in the successful alignment of assigned department resources to ensure achievement of operational priorities and initiatives, integrating priorities within organizational strategies to ensure that department's purpose is fulfilled. Compiles or prepares and administers the annual budget and departmental expenses, ensuring accountability for on-time completion of deliverables based on department objectives, SLAs, and other Compassion standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and board policies. Selects, manages and develops assigned staff, establishing goals and objectives, coaching and managing performance, including discipline, motivation, and annual reviews; supports continuous learning and development that enhances individual performance and organizational capability. Program Leadership and Contextualization: Manage the implementation of a program model contextualized to local needs and models, organizing integrated service delivery among the functional disciplines required to achieve the grant objectives. Ensure project activities align with donor requirements, approved proposals, and sector best practices. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for grant-funded programmatic activities. Maintain relationships with host country government stakeholders, faith-based networks, and other local partners to support project objectives. Reporting and Compliance: Oversee the preparation and timely submission of country-specific progress reports for consolidation, review, and approval prior to submission to the donor and/or governing bodies. Ensure compliance with financial and governmental regulations as applicable. Team Management and Transition Support: Partner with the country management team to deliver results and build local capacity. Foster a collaborative, results-oriented work environment, ensuring accountability and alignment with award-specific and consortium-wide goals. Risk Management and Problem Solving: Identify potential risks to project implementation facilitate mitigation efforts as applicable. Address and escalate challenges promptly to maintain project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards. Budget and Financial Accountability: Accountable for ensuring program implementation costs are within the established grant budget. Further ensures that financial management of funds is within the appropriate legal compliance and corporate policy standards. Faith Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Culture Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion's core "Cultural Behaviors" in all internal and external communication and relationships. Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Relevant experience working in this or a related field. Licenses and Certifications Certification from a nationally or internationally recognized organization in a related field. *Equivalent education, training and/or certification may be substituted for experience and education shown above Working Environment Office – Standard Office Environment Physical Demands Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day Travel Requirements May be required to travel up to 25% of normal schedule Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name It’s a mission that drives us because the need is desperate. Ten percent of the world lives on $1.90 a day or less. Our hearts break for the millions of children who suffer from lack of resources, but we rejoice because there is hope. We at Compassion know that the transformative power of Christ’s love is not bound by nationality or economic status. Unified by this conviction, our increasingly diverse staff uses our talents and experience to serve more than two million children in 25 countries. We’re excited for you to join our ministry!

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