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Programme Manager

Geneva Interim View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to oversee a portfolio of international programmes, ensuring effective coordination, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement across multiple countries.

Added 19/10/2026

  • Contribute to impactful international initiatives with global reach.
  • Join a dynamic and multicultural environment where your work makes a difference.

About Our Client

International Organization

Job Description

  • Manage and monitor a portfolio of international programmes and projects.
  • Coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders, including public institutions, implementing partners, and funding bodies.
  • Lead programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities.
  • Track programme performance against objectives, milestones, budgets, and key performance indicators.
  • Identify risks and challenges, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and governance standards.
  • Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, briefing notes, and recommendations for senior management.
  • Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Support grant and funding management processes, including reviews, documentation, and reporting.
  • Conduct data analysis and provide strategic insights to support decision-making and programme improvement.
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders and represent programmes during meetings and discussions.
  • Coordinate technical assistance activities and monitor the delivery of external partners and consultants.
  • Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and best-practice implementation across programmes.
  • Support the preparation of audits, reviews, and compliance assessments when required.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5-8+ years of experience in programme, project, or grant management within international development, public health, humanitarian, or donor-funded environments.
  • Proven experience working with multiple stakeholders, including governments, donors, NGOs, and international organizations.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience monitoring programme performance and managing risks.
  • Excellent project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Strong reporting, technical writing, and communication skills.
  • Fluency in English is required; additional languages are considered an asset.
  • University degree in Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
  • Experience supporting complex international programmes and strategic initiatives is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact international programmes within a globally recognized organization.
  • Exposure to complex, multi-country projects and collaboration with senior stakeholders in an international environment.
  • A 2-month temporary assignment, ideal for professionals looking to make an immediate impact and leverage their programme management expertise in a fast-paced setting.
  • Work on meaningful initiatives that support sustainable development and organizational objectives.
  • Dynamic, multicultural workplace offering valuable international exposure and networking opportunities.
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Job summary

Job Function
Public Sector & Not for Profit
Specialisation
Project Assistant
Industry
Not For Profit
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128622

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