Senior Programme Manager - Gender Equality - 3 months

Ref 2582091 \| Date: 30 Sept 2026


We are seeking an experienced **Programme Manager** to support the coordination, implementation and transition of a complex international funding portfolio. The successful candidate will oversee partner relationships, grant administration, stakeholder engagement and programme planning while ensuring the timely delivery of strategic objectives.

Senior Programme Manager \- Gender Equality \- 3 months

Our client is an international organisation based in Geneva.

**Missions**

### Programme \& Partner Management

* Coordinate a portfolio of funded projects and partnerships.

* Monitor progress against agreed deliverables, budgets and timelines.

* Support partners in meeting contractual, financial and reporting obligations.

* Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies across multiple workstreams.

* Ensure appropriate governance and compliance throughout programme implementation.

### Grant Operations \& Procurement

* Support the management of funding processes, including partner selection and onboarding.

* Coordinate due diligence, contracting and approval workflows.

* Monitor programme expenditures and facilitate financial tracking and reporting.

* Liaise with internal functions to ensure smooth operational delivery.

### Stakeholder Engagement

* Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

* Coordinate governance meetings, prepare briefing materials and document key decisions.

* Facilitate collaboration between programme teams, partners, consultants and funders.

* Communicate programme progress, risks and achievements to relevant audiences.

### Monitoring, Learning \& Reporting

* Support the collection and analysis of programme results and lessons learned.

* Contribute to the development of recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Maintain accurate programme documentation and reporting records.

* Prepare transition and handover materials as required.

**Profil du candidat**

### Education

* University degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

* Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

### Experience

* Proven experience managing complex programmes, projects or funding portfolios.

* Strong background in stakeholder engagement and cross\-functional coordination.

* Experience overseeing budgets, contracts, procurement activities and external partnerships.

* Exposure to international organizations, NGOs, multilateral environments or donor\-funded programmes is highly desirable.

### Skills \& Competencies

* Excellent project and programme management skills.

* Strong organizational and planning capabilities.

* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast\-paced environment.

* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Solution\-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem\-solving abilities.

* High level of attention to detail and professionalism.

### Languages

* Fluent English required.

* Additional languages are considered an asset.

**Conditions et Avantages**

Full time role for 3 months.

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