Grameen Foundation : Get involved : Career Opportunities : Employment opportunities : Technical Program Manager
Technical Program Manager
Broadband Africa Initiative
Full time temporary(8-12 months)
The Grameen Foundation, working with strategic partners, is embarking upon an ambitious initiative to bring broadband telecommunications infrastructure and digitally enabled social services to rural Africa. We will be working in up to 10 African countries to demonstrate the viability of the business and operational models of wireless broadband for the delivery of social services (e.g., health, education) to rural communities and for the provision of connectivity to SMEs. We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead this initiative through the initial stages and establish the foundation for success. The Program Manager will work closely with Grameen Foundation Technology Center staff throughout the engagement to shape and direct the evolving initiative.
Reporting and relationships:
This position is based in Seattle, Washington and reports to the Director, ICT Innovations.
Availability:
The Technical Program Manager will be expected to work a typical work week of 37.5 hours plus additional hours as necessary to get the job done. The position will require significant international travel. The candidate should plan to spend at least 50% of the time traveling abroad, primarily to Africa.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and implement business plan
Develop and implement strategy
Engage partners and develop contracts with partner organizations
Develop and manage the budget
Structure the overall framework for the initiative
Conduct program planning and scheduling
Manage all aspects of the initiative
Actively manage a broader pool of project resources
Provide technical subject matter expertise
Manage the development of technical specifications (e.g., network infrastructure, interfaces and end-user devices)
Define and manage intensive in-country research in up to 10 African Countries as well as broad sector wide research on broadband and the delivery of digitally enabled services in developing world contexts
Conduct research analyses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience working with/in the telecommunications sector (strong preference for broadband experience)
Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Innovative and creative problem solver and strategic thinker
Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to think strategically and act tactically
Comfort with unstructured problems and ability to manage complexities under pressure
Experience working with multilateral organizations desired
Passionate about the work of Grameen Foundation and the importance of technology in poverty alleviation
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree required. An advanced degree may be substituted for work experience.
10+ years experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder, technical, international projects
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort. This position may occasionally require physical effort to life and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.
Additional Comment:
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Interested candidates should forward resume and cover letter describing your fit for this position and the organization to: broadband@grameenfoundation.org No phone calls please.
This position is currently open and will close on June 6th
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Grameen Foundation : Get involved : Career Opportunities : Employment opportunities : Technical Program Manager
Grameen Foundation uses microfinance and innovative technology to fight global poverty and bring opportunities to the world's poorest people. With tiny loans and financial services, we help the poor, mostly women, start businesses and escape poverty. Our global network of 55 microfinance institution (MFI) partners including our Growth Guarantee partners has touched more than 34 million people in 24 countries. In addition, we introduced and now sustain technology initiatives (Mifos and Village Phone) in Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, bringing our total country outreach to 28.
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