Senior Programme Manager at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Position

The WISH 2 Senior Programme Manager is a key member of staff on the WISH 2 programme providing strategic technical inputs and oversight of Options’ contractual, HR, programmatic, and financial requirements. S/he will work with Team Leads of West and Central Africa and East and Southern Africa to ensure efficient and high-quality programme delivery manner in line with Options organisational standards and client requirements. This is a fixed term, over the life of programme position (estimated to December 2028).

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English and French essential
• Excellent financial management skills
• Ability to work on a wide range of projects and other issues simultaneously
• Self-starter, who can work independently or as part of a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan and manage work in a highly organised way
• Excellent communicator both in writing and verbally
• Good negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Teams
• Sensitive to other cultures
• Knowledge of a spread of international donors
• Knowledge of the health sector and international development issues

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Application Process

• Closing date for applications is: 30 August 2024 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).