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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