Programme Manager

Огляд

Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is the UK public body dedicated to supporting democracy around the world. WFD’s established purpose is to assist, support and encourage the peaceable establishment and development of pluralistic democratic practice and political institutions. Every member of WFD’s staff contributes either directly or indirectly to the services we provide.

The Programme Manager is responsible for managing the full programme cycle from start-up to closure. This includes: events and activities management, evaluation and monitoring, programme reporting, finance and budget support, conducting research and analysis, programme adaptation, supplier and contract management, relationship management and stakeholder (donors and partnership) engagement.

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Обов'язки

Policy and Programme Management

Programme Design and Development

• сontribute to Political Economy Analysis and programme development
• support the Programme Director in the design and adaptation of the programme, based on WFD organisational and country level priorities, while ensuring they respond to the context and are aligned with donor and stakeholder expectations

Programme Implementation and Delivery

• oversee the implementation and management of the RUD programme activities in accordance with programme designs and donor requirements
• support the development of new programme activities and contribute to their design process
• prepare briefs, reports, and other documentation as required
• source local experts to support programmes

Programme Quality and Assurance

• develop Terms of References (ToRs), manage contracts, quotations, and vetting processes
• oversee monitoring and evaluation activities to assess programme strengths and identify areas for improvement
• create and manage short and medium-term programme and activity goals
• conduct research, analysis and reports on trends and in relation to the programme
• produce accurate and timely reporting of programme and activity status throughout its life cycle
• undertake any other responsibilities and tasks needed for delivery of the programme as required

Stakeholder Relations

• engage and consult with senior stakeholders, institutions, and organisations to maintain productivity and transparency regarding programme issues and decisions on services

Resource Management

• provide support for the development of budgets for initiatives and budgets for financial reports/forecast
• provide support assistance to the team with the management of programme finances

People, Culture and Operations

• build a shared commitment to a strategy / vision of where the organisation is heading and what is to be achieved
• follow WFD’s Safety and Security Policy and other operational procedures and instructions
• producing accurate and timely reporting of programme status throughout its life cycle
• analyze programme risks and assisting with updating the risk register

Leadership and Engagement

• develop and manage relationships with consultants and donors
• develop and oversee communications strategy working closely with the communications team

Вимоги

• first-hand experience of designing, implementing and managing a portfolio of programmes
• minimum 2 years’ experience in-depth knowledge of the political environment in Ukraine and experience working with democratic actors (political parties, local government and civil society)
• exceptional project and programme management skills
• experience with proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial management and control skills
• experience in risk management, proposal development, contracting, procurement, grant management, donor compliance, financial scrutiny, research/analysis, and reporting
• experience using programme management systems and tools, intermediate level Microsoft suite skills
• experience organising and managing high profile and complex events
• senior stakeholder analysis, development and management skills
• excellent level of written and oral communication skills in English and Ukrainian
• experience producing accurate briefing documents and communications
• educated to degree level
• in-depth knowledge of Ukraine’s recovery process, needs and stakeholders is desirable
• experience of managing good governance and democracy support programmes is desirable

Умови

• Kyiv-based
• full-time
• USD$2,917 – $3,750 gross salary (net $1,925 - $2,474 per month)
• 4 well-being days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], rest and recuperation provision up to once every three months (subject to security conditions)
• annual leave
• health insurance allowance and public holidays entitlement
• initial fixed term contract to 31 March 2025 with likely extension (subject to funding)
• occasional overseas travel to support programme implementation and/or oversee activities maybe required for the position
• flexible working options: compressed hours, flexible time (start and finish time), remote and office