Remote Global Governance & Stabilisation Project Manager

GIST Research Limited; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GIST Research is seeking an experienced Project Manager for international governance, peace and stabilisation programmes, primarily across East and Central Africa. The role requires hands-on delivery of donor-funded projects, strong financial oversight, and effective technical reporting to donors.

You will work with in-country teams and partners in politically sensitive environments. The role entails deployment planning, risk management, and leadership of project teams, with travel to project

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in project management within international development, governance, peacebuilding, security or stabilisation programmes.
• Proven experience managing donor-funded programmes with financial and technical reporting to donors.
• Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS) and coordinating with in-country partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of donor-funded programmes.
• Lead financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting in line with donor requirements.
• Oversee technical reporting and deliverables to clients and partners.
• Coordinate with in-country teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and internal processes.
• Support programme adaptation in complex and evolving contexts.
• Contribute to project expansion and portfolio growth.

Skills

Project management

International development

Governance & stabilisation

Donor-funded programmes

Financial oversight

Technical reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Team leadership

Budget management

Monitoring & evaluation

Job description

GIST Research is seeking an experienced Project Manager for international governance, peace and stabilisation programmes, primarily across East and Central Africa. The role requires hands-on delivery of donor-funded projects, strong financial oversight, and effective technical reporting to donors.

You will work with in-country teams and partners in politically sensitive environments. The role entails deployment planning, risk management, and leadership of project teams, with travel to project