Short description
The organization "Together for Life" seeks to hire a PROGRAM MANAGER,who will be responsible for the overall direction, development and coordination of the projects implemented by TFL. The manager reports directly to the Executive Director. He/she works closely with the finance department and the rest of the staff in management positions.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Direct responsibility for the overall progress of the program/ projects implemented by TFL and maintains correct communications with the donors of this program.
- Coordinates and supervises the quality implementation of the program/ projects of the organization and follows, as necessary, the relevant activities of these projects.
- Supervises the subordinate staff (if any) and ensures that the rules and standards established by the donor are correctly followed.
- Ensures that the program/ projects achieve the objectives and expected results.
- Ensures timely and quality preparation of intermediate/final reports requested by donors.
- Delegates tasks to project coordinators, ensuring appropriate division of tasks.
- Actively engages in writing project proposals related to the working areas of TFL.
- Participates in the process of recruiting experts/staff to be engaged in the organization projects, as needed.
- Represents TFL in meetings with various government institutions, as well as in activities of the partners or donors.
- Other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Required qualifications and skills:
- University degree in environmental, social sciences or other related fields. (Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's degree).
- At least 5 years of professional experience in project management cycle within national and/or local civil society organizations, including experience managing relationships with multiple partners and donors simultaneously.
- Very good communication, organizational, planning and coordination skills.
- Independent and reliable person, capable to work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team.
- High proficient in spoken and written English. Knowledge of a second EU language will be considered an advantage.
- Good time management and prioritization skills.
- Flexibility to travel outside Tirana.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite.
- Driving license, active driver.
APPLICATION
Interested candidates can send their CV in English to the email address: info@togetherforlife.org.al, with the subject "Candidate for the position of Program Manager”
Application deadline: January 19, 2026
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
