Senior Programme Manager
Lead impactful programmes for vulnerable children in fragile contexts
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Overview
Lead impactful programmes for vulnerable children in fragile contexts
You have:
- Proven experience managing large, complex programmes funded by institutional donors such as UK Government or the EU, ideally in fragile or conflict-affected areas.
- Expertise in managing consortium-led programmes, commercial contracts, and payment-by-results initiatives is essential.
- Outstanding communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to represent World Vision at a strategic level with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Solid experience in financial management and adaptive programme management, with the ability to drive successful delivery in challenging environments.
- A passion for working in international development, alongside a degree in a relevant field (International Development, Programme Management, etc.) or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to travel to fragile contexts to support programme implementation and engage with field teams.
- Active Christian with an understanding of its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Salary: £42,750 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits
Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week
Based: Milton Keynes/ flexible home working. Minimum 2 days in MK per month.
UK-based applicants only.
World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.
Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. And as a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.
As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.worldvision.org.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ as a result of your disability.
Job Purpose
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the world’s most fragile contexts? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and excel at managing complex programmes? World Vision UK is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead life-changing projects that bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable children.
As a Senior Programme Manager (SPM), you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse portfolio of institutional donor-funded programmes, including commercial contracts and grants. Working alongside World Vision National Offices and key implementing partners, you will ensure that programmes are effectively delivered on time, within budget, and in line with donor expectations. You’ll be the driving force behind impactful projects, supporting vulnerable communities in fragile settings and ensuring that our partners deliver on their commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of complex, high-risk programmes, ensuring positive outcomes for children in fragile contexts, including managing consortium projects where World Vision is either the lead or a key partner.
- Manage relationships with donors, lead on key donor-facing interactions, and ensure timely submission of financial and narrative reports.
- Collaborate closely with Programme Finance Officers to monitor budgets, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Proactively assess programmatic and organisational risks, adapting programme strategies as needed to ensure goals are met.
- Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, including country offices, partners, and donors.
- Oversee the start-up, implementation, and closeout of multiple programmes, ensuring strong governance and adherence to project management frameworks.
- Promote learning within your portfolio, sharing insights and best practices with donors, agencies, and colleagues, and representing World Vision at key international conferences and events.
Who We’re Looking For:
- A strong leader with proven experience managing large, complex programmes funded by institutional donors such as UK Government or the EU, ideally in fragile or conflict-affected areas.
- Expertise in managing consortium-led programmes, commercial contracts, and payment-by-results initiatives is essential.
- Outstanding communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to represent World Vision at a strategic level with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Solid experience in financial management and adaptive programme management, with the ability to drive successful delivery in challenging environments.
- A passion for working in international development, alongside a degree in a relevant field (International Development, Programme Management, etc.) or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to travel to fragile contexts to support programme implementation and engage with field teams.
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.
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 reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.
Please highlight your language skills in your covering letter.
Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it.
Closing Date for applications: 18 October 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.
Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Can you tell us about a time when you managed a complex programme successfully? | This question assesses your practical experience in programme management. | Provide a brief overview of the programme, your role, and the outcome. |
| How do you approach building relationships with donors? | This helps evaluate your relationship management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt a programme strategy due to unforeseen challenges. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure effective compliance with financial reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you integrate your Christian faith into your professional work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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