Senior Program Manager - CenHTRO

Senior Program Manager - CenHTRO

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Posting Number: S14610P

Working Title:

Senior Program Manager - CenHTRO

Department:
Social Work-CenHTRO

Posting Type:
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

M-F 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 01/16/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

Closing Date:
Proposed Starting Date 03/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Title:

Program Manager

FLSA:
Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience.

Position Summary:

This position, funded by the U.S. State Department, will manage a project on human trafficking in Malawi and Zambia, Southern Africa. This position will be funded through 2028 pending funding continuation. The goal of the project is to reduce internal and cross‑border labor trafficking in 6 districts in Malawi and Zambia through a financial capability intervention that uses a randomized controlled trial (RCT).

The CenHTRO Senior Program Manager will coordinate all operational aspects of the project for Malawi and Zambia, including research logistics and dissemination, implementing programs, policy work, stakeholder relationships, and communication between the UGA team and its partners. The Senior Program Manager manages the day‑to‑day operation of the project for Malawi and Zambia and provides support to the Director and project staff in meeting reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Program Manager reports to the CenHTRO Director. The mission of CenHTRO is to conduct research, develop programming, and influence policies that drastically and measurably reduce human trafficking and other forms of exploitation. CenHTRO is housed in the School of Social Work.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Exceptional professional behavior.
• High level of initiative.
• Ability to work independently and with multiple partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a team member with all project partners and staff.
• Ability to plan and implement required project responsibilities.
• Experience assigning tasks and monitoring progress…