United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Senior programme manager
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014
Senior programme manager – Programme Development, Large and complex programmes division
Fixed term contract for 2 years with possible extension
Location: London
Salary: £44,323 – £47,000 (Including London Allowance).
Closing date: 9am Monday 10 February 2014
• Are you an experienced programme manager of large/ complex/ commercial programmes?• Do for have the drive, passion and communication skills to inspire people to develop effective relationships, set up and implement large or complex programmes, deliver results and achieve value for money• Do you have a passion for social justice and international development?
If so would you like to use your skills working for an international charity fighting poverty in developing countries. We are looking for a dynamic, highly skilled and experienced manager to play a role in our Large and Complex Programmes Division. Alongside people with relevant experience in the sector we are also interested in hearing from people with experience of large / complex or commercial contracts who would like to transfer their skills to an NGO setting. We will provide the necessary support to aid the transition to the development sector. One or two year secondments from management consultancy would also be considered if suitable terms and conditions can be negotiated.
More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
The post holder will provide senior management support for large externally funded programmes with a specific focus on developing external relationships with key partners for more effective bidding and implementation of large and complex programmes. The post holder will be available to travel when needed to provide immediate in-country surge capacity to help country teams successfully bid for, set up, build a team and manage large or complex programmes in developing countries within the first 1-6 months. When not travelling you will also provide management support for more centrally managed global programmes or additional support to ongoing large programmes, if/when required and support the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues such as gender and equality, programme performance and value for money.
You will have a proven track record of programme development, programme design, setting-up and managing large budget (multi-million pound) or complex programmes in a number of different geographies and of managing people effectively to achieve impact.
Based out of London (for candidates eligible to work in the EU) you will be able to travel, often at short notice, sometimes to challenging environments and sometimes for extended periods (1-2 months) in order to provide the required surge support to country programmes and partner organisations who are part of the project. You will have technical competencies in management and a keen interest and understanding of international development (e.g. sustainable development, livelihoods, environment, humanitarian, agriculture) and be able to represent the organization and programme in key international networks and forums. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to mentor and accompany people and organisations to build capacity in managing large/complex programmes. You will have good analytical, written and communication skills and be able to work effectively with different actors – from donors, government, local organisations and communities. Your ability to work in French or Spanish, in addition to excellent English, will be an advantage in this role.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, an interest-free season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance
As this post is UK based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
To apply for this post, please visit our website
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: 652-MAClosing date: 9am Monday 10 February 2014Interview date: TBC
Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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To apply for this post, please visit our website: http://www.christianaid.org.uk/aboutus/jobs/ukandireland/index.aspx
