Programme Manager
Manage programmes and partnerships to support vulnerable children effectively.
This opening expired 2 years ago.
Do not try to apply for this job.
Overview
Manage programmes and partnerships to support vulnerable children effectively.
You have:
- Proven experience of excellent project management skills, able to work on complex multiple tasks against competing deadlines and successfully prioritising these to meet deadlines.
- Experience in developing and maintaining relations with institutional donors, analysing their funding requirements and shifting worldviews.
- Proactive and strategic in identifying and pursuing new grant funding opportunities.
- Proven experience of training, mentoring or capacity-building.
- Field experience of working in different cultures and religious contexts, with a preference for experience in Eastern Europe.
- Active Christian status for integrating faith in work and sensitivity to various expressions across cultures.
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Job Purpose
We are looking for a candidate with experience of grant or contract management in a humanitarian or development environment, with the ability to manage relationships with partners (including field and regional offices) and international funders effectively. Experience of applying monitoring systems and managing budgets is also required.
World Vision UK’s Programme Management Unit consists of 14 staff. In FY23 the PMU was responsible for delivering 68 programmes funded through institutional grants, contracts for services, and private and corporate philanthropy worth £61 million. Our current projection for FY24 is 26 projects worth £32.5 million. Projects are often in ‘fragile contexts’, with the bulk of our investments being in East Africa and Eastern Europe.
Programme Managers (PM) are responsible for working with World Vision National Offices & implementing partners to build and nurture strong working relationships and manage a portfolio of programmes funded by institutional donors (grants and contracts) and other private funding sources. Throughout the programme cycle from start up, to implementation and close out, Programme Managers will ensure they achieve impact with the most vulnerable children, comply with donor requirements and that risks are managed effectively.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience of excellent project management skills, able to work on complex multiple tasks against competing deadlines and successfully prioritising these to meet deadlines.
- Experience in developing and maintaining relations with institutional donors, analysing their funding requirements and shifting worldviews (Particularly DEC, FCDO, EU and UN bodies), and working with and developing relationships with consortium partners
- Proactive, inquisitive, strategic and tenacious in identifying and pursuing new grant funding opportunities
- Proven experience of training, mentoring or capacity-building
- Field experience of working in different cultures and religious contexts. Previous experience in Eastern Europe is an asset
As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
Salary: £36,576 per annum + good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week
Based: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (UK Based employees only)
In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).
Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and r****easons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given above.
Closing Date for applications: 7 March 2024
Interview Dates: TBC
We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.
**Please note that you MUST be holding the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately this role is not sponsored**
World Vision UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people representing all sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.
As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
No agencies please.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging project you managed and how you ensured its success? | This question assesses your project management skills and ability to handle complexities. | Highlight a specific project, key challenges faced, strategies employed, and successful outcomes. |
| How do you approach building relationships with institutional donors? | The interviewer wants to understand your relationship management skills and networking capabilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working in diverse cultural settings. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 2 years ago
-
Updated 1 year ago
-
Source:
wvi.org
