Francophone Senior Program Manager, Global Programs

Jhpiego; Maryland; On-site; USD 103,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego seeks a Senior Program Manager, Francophone to lead global programming across multi-country initiatives. You will develop proposals, manage start-ups, and supervise program staff to ensure donor requirements and internal standards are met.

The role requires a graduate degree (MPH or equivalent), 10+ years of experience, and fluency in English and French. Travel up to 30% is expected. Strong writing and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree i.e. MPH (or equivalent working experience) with 10 years relevant working experience.
• Certified in Project Management.
• Proven experience in establishing systems to develop high quality workplans, quarterly and annual reports, budgets.
• Proven experience successfully starting up and closing out projects.
• Proven experience setting up and tracking knowledge management systems for large complex projects.
• Excellent understanding of financial management principles and budgeting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate with senior finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads, proposals and donor buy-ins; develops leads for New Program Development (NPD) opportunities.
• Establishes systems, processes and tools to support program managers and country teams to respond to donor requests.
• Acts as program lead/writer for global proposals and reviews country-level narratives and budgets.
• Maintains knowledge management systems to track requests and submissions.
• Lead start-up activities in new countries and refine startup guidance.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent French

Organizational skills

Excellent writing

Oral communication

Travel 30%

Team player

Education

MPH or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Jhpiego seeks a Senior Program Manager, Francophone to lead global programming across multi-country initiatives. You will develop proposals, manage start-ups, and supervise program staff to ensure donor requirements and internal standards are met.

The role requires a graduate degree (MPH or equivalent), 10+ years of experience, and fluency in English and French. Travel up to 30% is expected. Strong writing and leadership skills are essential.