Senior Programme Manager

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.

About the role

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. The Senior Programme Manager (SPM) will lead on all programme management, compliance, and finance requirements, ensuring that programme operations optimally support achievement of results. The role involves close collaboration with the Team Lead and FHI 360 UK programme management to oversee project operations, deliverables, HR, financial management, risk management, asset management, procurement, reporting, governance, and compliance.

Project Description

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

• Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the PA’s COG to directly benefit the people of the West Bank and Gaza through enhanced PA performance.
• Delivering programme results with strong financial controls, rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and active lesson learning, adaptation, and innovation.
• Supporting COG objectives in close partnership with wider development actors (e.g., development partners, civil society, and the PA) through flexible, iterative, and adaptive approaches.

Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Serve as the 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, project workplans, and budgets.
• Work closely with the Team Leader, FHI 360 UK’s programme management team, and 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 FHI 360 and FCDO policies on value for money.
• Work with programme partners and subcontractors on operational and financial aspects of their inputs.
• Collaborate with FHI 360 UK staff to ensure programme implementation aligns with 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.
• Oversee project expenditures, preparation of budget analytic documents, financial reports, and support for internal and external audits.
• Oversee the project HR function, including recruitment processes, deployment, retention, and performance management of staff and consultants.
• Manage logistics, planning, coordination, and other ad-hoc activities as needed.
• Provide 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 meet contractual requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

• 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.
• A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in international development programme management (15 years 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.

Pay

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 relevant years of experience, education, internal equity, market pay, and budget.