Senior Program Manager – Philanthropic Partnerships

Charterhouse Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 919,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support a Global Family Office focused on philanthropic partnerships. The role involves strategic planning, grant-making, and building partnerships with NGOs. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in grant-making, particularly in educational philanthropy. The position is based in Abu Dhabi and requires frequent travel, contributing to impactful change in emerging markets.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Exposure to high-level stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience across grant-making and partnerships.
• Experience with tech-for-good initiatives or educational philanthropy.
• Strong due diligence skills in grant assessment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the foundation’s vision forward and achieve its mission.
• Build strategic partnerships with NGOs, foundations, and donors.
• Work closely with the Principal for consistent support.

Skills

Grant-making experience

Due diligence in grant assessment

Partnership building

Strategic planning

Job description

Charterhouse is proudly supporting a Global Family Office on a crucial hiring of Senior Program Manager – Philanthropic Partnership into one of their Foundations. The family office has a global footprint and has a big focus on philanthropic endeavours through their various foundations and initiatives.

About the Role

As a Senior Program Manager, the role will play a key role in driving the foundation’s vision forward and working closely with the principal to achieve its mission. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, grant‑making, eco‑system development and building strategic partnerships with NGOs, foundations and other donors. This role will work closely with the Principal and will be relied upon for consistent support. It offers significant exposure to the Principal and the opportunity to drive the foundation forward, contributing to meaningful and impactful change.

About You

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must have 10+ years’ experience across grant‑making and partnerships, ideally having worked within a foundation or founder previously. Experience with tech‑for‑good initiatives or educational philanthropy is essential. Strong due diligence skills in grant assessment are also a key requirement. The foundation’s mission focuses on education and technology across emerging markets, making prior experience in regions such as LATAM, Africa, MENA, and South Asia essential. The role requires frequent travel and requires being based in Abu Dhabi from September to May.

Job details Location: Abu Dhabi Salary: USD 250,000 Plus Bonus and Benefits Job Type: Permanent Discipline: Charity / Non-profit / NGO

Reference: 53602 Posted: 7 days ago