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ODI (odi.org) is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people and planet.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Project Management team at ODI.
The Senior Programme Manager (SPM) oversees the Project Management (PM) function and provides strategic programme management support within the programme they are assigned to. The SPM reports directly to the Head of Strategic Operations (HSO) and with a partnering ‘dotted line’ relationship with the Director of Programme (DoP).
The SPM works closely with the HSO and DoP and, depending on the programme, may be responsible for various aspects of the strategic and operational management of a programme’s portfolio of work and/or the management of large, complex projects. Overall responsibilities, in coordination with the HSO and in support of the DoP, are likely to include:
- Managing the programme’s portfolio and key external and internal partnerships, supporting its strategy and planning, and coordinating its business development to ensure alignment of the programme with ODI’s objectives, standards and Global Strategy.
- Supporting the management of the programme and directly overseeing the PM function within the programme to ensure effective and efficient coordination – across research, communication and PM staff – of programme operations, as well as effective communication flow and internal coherence.
- Coordinating programme finances and directly overseeing the PM functional role in financial management to enable the programme to achieve high levels of financial performance and quality of financial management.
- Managing and supporting a team of other PM staff assigned within the programme – typically 3 to 6 staff – to enable a high-quality, motivated and performing team.
- Where required, directly managing certain large and/or complex projects within the programme to ensure projects achieve intended results with high quality.
About you
Knowledge and qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the project cycle management field and methodologies.
- Knowledge of budgeting and costing methodologies and ability to apply them.
- Good understanding of financial management as part of the project cycle.
- Knowledge of key issues and actors in international development, with a focus on the relevant thematic areas of the programme.
Experience
- Significant experience in donor compliance and relationship management, including partnership building.
- Costing and budgeting experience for complex multi-year, multi-partner, multi-donor projects.
- Experience managing large, complex projects throughout the full project cycle.
- Experience coordinating and managing the development of proposals, producing internal reports and overseeing donor/partner and knowledge management.
- Proven experience of conducting contract negotiations independently and of building effective partnerships.
- Experience in setting up and monitoring compliance with operational processes and procedures.
- Experience of managing staff to tight deadlines in a team environment.
- Experience working with developing country partner organisations.
- Experience in line managing staff and coordinating project teams.
Skills/abilities
- Proven ability to understand the needs of donors and partners and to make business-oriented decisions.
- Proven ability to innovate and improve working practices to overcome problems and emerging issues.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Exceptional planning, organisation and execution skills.
- Strong and clear communication skills: written, verbal and visual.
- Ability to lead and coordinate agile project teams.
- Excellent ability to build cross-cultural relationships with partners and colleagues at various levels.
- Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and databases.
- Ability to write well and to prepare reports without supervision.
- Multitasking skills in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work to own initiative with minimum supervision.
We offer competitive salaries, a generous company pension scheme, hybrid working and a range of flexible, family-friendly and inclusive employment policies to support well-being.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 15th July 2024, but early applications are strongly encouraged and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview date: w/c 22nd July 2024.
ODI is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds, including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities.
ODI is an equal opportunities employer. Charity Reg. No. 228248.
