Title: Manager – Sport for Development Projects

Reporting Structure: The Manager - Sport for Development Projects reports to the Directors

Summary of Position To lead a team of Sport Development Officers to manage and ensure the effective implementation of TTASPE’s programmes/projects and to support the delivery of these programmes/projects locally and in the region while maintaining a high quality standard. This includes but is not limited to supporting project design, coordinating trainings, resource development and M&E.

Duties & Responsibilities Specific duties:

To line manage and work closely with the Sport Development Officers - supporting and monitoring the agreed work programme

To monitor and evaluate the implementation of the sport for development activities, setting targets and milestones for delivery

To produce update reports and review other reports as required

To develop and maintain strong working relationships with a number of external partners, including schools, communities, clubs, etc.

To attend and contribute to meetings and events as required, several of which may be outside normal office hours and on weekends

To manage resources and ensure budgets for sport for development activities are appropriate

To monitor and approve the expenditure of funds, both appropriated and non-appropriated, to ensure proper financial procedures have been followed

To review proposals and recommend for approval, modification or rejection

To identify potential opportunities for external funding

To perform other duties as required which are considered relevant to the post and to the

TTASPE’s vision and objectives

JOB DESCRIPTION

MANAGER - SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

Submit applications via email to ttaspe@ttaspe.org

Closing Date: June 20th

2011

Criteria/Person Specification

Qualities Essential Desirable

Qualifications / Training

Basic management and project management training, coaching, physical education, community planning, social development, sport for development training, financial management & ITC proficiency

Some sport specific knowledge, health and safety training.

A degree in Sports Development, Coaching, PE, Sports Science or other relevant subject.

Knowledge and Experience

Experience of managing programmes and events, with a good track record of delivery against targets

Experience of working with different organizations and people at a variety of levels to develop effective partnerships and relationships

Knowledge and understanding of core sport for development principles

Knowledge of national and local policy frameworks for sport and sport for development initiatives

Minimum of three years experience of working in a sport environment

Experience of developing and supporting a volunteer workforce.

A sound knowledge of coaching theory and practice

Good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection, Health and Safety and Equality principles, policies and procedures.

Skills Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with, and relate to a wide range of people and organizations

Ability to produce accurate data and high quality reports

High level influencing skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritise work and set targets for self and others

Ability to motivate, manage and lead others to deliver targets and achieve full potential.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work efficiently on own initiative

Good level of ICT literacy with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database packages

Volunteerism

Other Qualities Confident with a high degree of motivation

Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends

Ability to travel independently

Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Reliable and trustworthy

Demonstrate sound work ethics

Enthusiastic

Self motivated