Senior Programme Manager

FHI 360; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

FHI 360 UK is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead programme management, compliance and finance for the EPICS-COG programme in Palestine, with travel to Jerusalem as required. Based in Ramallah, the role ensures delivery of results, governance, risk management, and reporting in line with FCDO requirements.

You will oversee HR, procurement, budgets, performance management and monitoring of expenditures, coordinating with team leads and partners to maintain value for money and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrable training or professional experience in programme management and compliance within development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day programme management, reporting, compliance and finance.
• Serve as primary point of contact for donors on programme management matters and reporting.
• Coordinate activity development, budgets and workplans with Team Leader and programme staff.
• Oversee HR, procurement, risk management, and financial reporting to ensure value for money.

Skills

Programme management

Compliance

Finance management

HR management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Development or related field

Job description

FHI 360 UK is a global organisation that mobilises research, resources and relationships so people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises and strengthen community resilience.

This position will be based in Ramallah, Palestine, and is contingent upon award. The successful candidate should be able to travel frequently to Jerusalem for meetings.

Project Description

The EPICS-COG programme is planned by the UK FCDO and will provide Technical Assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA) Centre of Government (COG). The objective of this programme will be to contribute to the delivery improved accountability for governance and service delivery in Palestine, driven by a more effective, coordinated and citizen-responsive Centre of Government.

This objective shall be achieved through:

• improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the PA’s COG in ways that directly benefit the people of the West Bank and Gaza through improved PA performance.
• delivering the programme results while ensuring maximum value for money with strong financial controls, rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and active lesson learning, adaptation and innovation.
• supporting delivery of COG objectives in close partnership with wider development actors (e.g. development partners, civil society and the PA) and through flexible, iterative and adaptive approaches.

Position Description

In anticipation of this tender, FHI 360 UK is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Senior Programme Manager (SPM) to lead on all programme management, compliance and finance requirements with responsibility for ensuring that programme operations are working optimally to support achievement of results. Working closely with the Team Lead and FHI 360 UK programme management, they will be responsible for project operations, oversight and management of deliverables, HR, financial management, risk management, asset management, delivery chain mapping, procurement, routine contract management, financial and progress reporting, governance and compliance.

Job Summary

Operational Management

• Responsible for day-to-day programme management, reporting, compliance and finance.
• Primary point of contact for FCDO on programme management matters and reporting.
• Support the Team Leader in coordinating the development of programme activities, including operational plans, the project workplan and budgets.
• Work closely with the Team Leader, FHI 360 UK’s programme management team and other core programme staff to identify, manage and mitigate strategic, operational and fiduciary risks.
• Ensure suitable safeguarding procedures are in place and followed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant FCDO and PA rules, regulations and policies.
• Manage a team of programme management/administration and finance staff.
• Ensure efficient management and utilisation of resources in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and FCDO policies and procedures on value for money.
• Work with programme partners and subcontractors on the operational and financial aspects of their inputs.
• Collaborate with FHI 360 UK staff to ensure the programme is implemented according to organisation and industry best practices, programme framework, and regulations.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and other reporting commitments are met, including accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting.
• Support efforts to oversee the monitoring of project expenditures, preparation of budget analytic documents and the preparation of financial reports, and support for internal and external audits.
• Oversee the project HR function including support for recruitment processes, deployment, retention and performance management of staff and consultants.
• Manage logistics, planning, coordination and other ad‑hoc activities as needed.
• Undertake ad‑hoc troubleshooting assistance as required.

Technical Management

• Support the Team Leader and technical leadership in drafting Terms of Reference for technical assistance and programme activities.
• Coordinate the quality assurance of programme reporting and deliverables to ensure they met contractual requirements and quality standards.

Skills & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field
• Demonstrable training or professional experience in programme management and compliance within development programmes.

Minimum Professional Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in international development programme management (15 years of experience is preferred).
• Experience managing donor‑funded programmes, preferably funded by the FCDO or similar multilateral / bilateral donors (e.g., USAID, DFAT, UN agencies, World Bank).
• Excellent writing and communications skills in English and Arabic.
• Experience working with or understanding the Palestinian Authority.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is ILS 185,000 - 200,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

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