Senior Programme Manager - Gender Equality - 3 months

Michael Page International; Schweiz; Hybrid; EUR 106.000 - 148.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page International is seeking an experienced programme and partner management professional for a Geneva-based role overseeing a portfolio of funded projects and partnerships. You will ensure governance, compliance and timely delivery across multi-workstream programmes.

Key duties include grant operations, due diligence, budgeting and reporting, liaising with internal functions, partners, consultants and funders to advance programme objectives. 3-month full-time contract.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience managing complex programmes, projects or funding portfolios.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate a portfolio of funded projects and partnerships across international operations.
• Monitor progress against deliverables, budgets and timelines with governance in mind.
• Support partners in meeting contractual, financial and reporting obligations.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure governance and compliance throughout programme implementation.
• Support funding processes including partner selection, onboarding and due diligence.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

University degree in International Relations or related

Jobbeschreibung

• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of international projects and partnership
• Manage key stakeholders, governance processes and operational workstreams

About Our Client

Our client is an international organisation based in Geneva.

Job Description

Programme & Partner Management

• Coordinate a portfolio of funded projects and partnerships.
• Monitor progress against agreed deliverables, budgets and timelines.
• Support partners in meeting contractual, financial and reporting obligations.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure appropriate governance and compliance throughout programme implementation.

Grant Operations & Procurement

• Support the management of funding processes, including partner selection and onboarding.
• Coordinate due diligence, contracting and approval workflows.
• Monitor programme expenditures and facilitate financial tracking and reporting.
• Liaise with internal functions to ensure smooth operational delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate governance meetings, prepare briefing materials and document key decisions.
• Facilitate collaboration between programme teams, partners, consultants and funders.
• Communicate programme progress, risks and achievements to relevant audiences.

Monitoring, Learning & Reporting

• Support the collection and analysis of programme results and lessons learned.
• Contribute to the development of recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate programme documentation and reporting records.
• Prepare transition and handover materials as required.

The Successful Applicant

Education

• University degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Experience

• Proven experience managing complex programmes, projects or funding portfolios.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience overseeing budgets, contracts, procurement activities and external partnerships.
• Exposure to international organizations, NGOs, multilateral environments or donor-funded programmes is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent project and programme management skills.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and professionalism.

Languages

• Fluent English required.
• Additional languages are considered an asset.

What's on Offer

Full time role for 3 months.