Role Purpose:
The
Senior Programme Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of an
agreed new restricted global program through Member Associations across several
IPPF regions. They will provide management support to work closely with
technical leads, resolve implementation issues, ensuring compliance with the
annual work plans, proactively responding to programmatic risks, and
coordinating any cross-functional inputs required for the successful
implementation of the program.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead
the implementation of the annual work plan and program activities across the
portfolio countries and intervention areas.
Assess
and continuously monitor the programme to ensure it reaches the milestones
agreed with the donor and adheres to global best practice standards taking
necessary actions to mitigate risks.
Submit quality assured (narrative, financial, and program management results framework) reports against key deliverables at intervals agreed with the donor providing risk impact analysis and mitigations that may hinder KPI and compliance achievements.
Adapt
program tools for use by Member Associations and consortium partners based on
emerging changes/ways of thinking in program and project delivery that enhance
activity outputs.
Build
a network of Member Associations, consortium partners, and in-country
programmatic subject matter experts to review lessons learned and promote
cross-country working/thinking.
Advise
Member Associations on risk mitigation approaches about operational, financial,
and administrative requirements.
Assess
Member Association on the program and financial management, developing
capacity-building approaches to ensure activities are implemented as per the
annual work plan and budget.
Working
in close collaboration with technical leads, coordinating country site visits
to verify activities on the ground, ensuring efficient and effective work
practices of Member Associations and consortium partners.
Review
all financial reports to ensure they meet the overall IPPF and donor
requirements.
Review
country data reporting and distill information into suitable formats that meet
the wider reporting needs of the program.
Report
on Member Associations monthly meetings detailing areas of concern and
providing solutions that empower them to take action.
Partner
with the MERL team on the implementation of the programs’ result framework.
Plan
stakeholder visits to portfolio countries that showcase the work and
achievements of the program on the ground.
Contribute
relevant insights and support to the technical team as needed.
Reporting/Management
Responsibility:
Direct
line management of the project team.
Qualifications
Significant
experience working in a global health or international development program.
Significant
experience working in program management with preferred experience working on
SRHR/FP programs in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Formal
program management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge
and experience implementing good program management practices.
Experience
in managing remote direct reports.
A
good understanding of restricted donor-funded programs.
Experience
working in matrix organizations.
Skills:
Excellent
interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and negotiate.
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
Strong
leadership skills including the ability to effectively engage various
stakeholders.
Excellent
staff and team management skills – including global/virtual management.
First-rate
quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
Excellent
project management skills including experience of reporting to donor agencies.
Excellent
budget management skills.
Excellent
time management skills able to meet tight deadlines.
Fluent
English essential. French, and Spanish an advantage.
Excellent
IT skills.
Your Ethos:
Demonstrate
an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international
context.
Demonstrates
ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual, and
intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others.
An
intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care
rights + justice, including safe abortion.
Supportive
of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and
supportive of workers’ rights and access to health care in sex work.
How To Apply
Please send completed
application forms to jobs@ippf.org
