Remote International Governance & Stabilisation Project Manager

GIST Research Limited; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

GIST Research in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead donor-funded governance, peace and stabilisation programmes across the Middle East, with remote work and travel to project sites.

This role requires hands-on delivery across the project lifecycle, including financial oversight, technical reporting, and coordination with in-country teams and partners to ensure results in fragile settings.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in project management within international development or stabilisation programmes.
• Proven experience managing donor-funded programmes (bilateral or multilateral).
• Direct experience managing financial and technical reporting to donors.
• Experience working in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS).

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 contexts.
• Contribute to project expansion and portfolio growth.

Skills

International development

Governance & stabilisation

Donor-funded programmes

Budget management

Risk management

Team coordination

Job description

GIST Research in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead donor-funded governance, peace and stabilisation programmes across the Middle East, with remote work and travel to project sites.

This role requires hands-on delivery across the project lifecycle, including financial oversight, technical reporting, and coordination with in-country teams and partners to ensure results in fragile settings.