Social Contracting Projects Section Manager

Job Objective:

To plan, implement, evaluate, promote and update activities related to the addressing priority social challenges through innovative outcome based contracts as mandated by the authority

Functional Role:

o Create Expression of Interest (EOI) and full proposal tenders with selection criteria, according to the defined contract structure
o Work with partnerships section to reach out to potential bidders
o Manage EOI processes, send EOI forms to all interested parties, follow-up on submissions progress and shortlist bidders
o Manage full tender processes in coordination with procurement section
o Provide development support to successful EOIs and ensure effective process for answering applicants’ queries
o Review received applications and select winning prospects to pilot
o Support project launch and implementation within chosen timeframe
o Coordinate with external independent evaluators to monitor and track project outcomes
o Work with social investment fund sector to disburse outcome payments according to set metrics
o Establish reporting mechanisms to the community as well as involved stakeholders
o Perform other tasks as requested by the Director

University Degree in a relevant field or equivalent, preferably holds a Master’s degree.

Experience of at least 6 years in a relevant field, preferably in the social sector