Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

In this role, you will generate new funding for the organisation and lead a portfolio of projects from start to finish of implementation. You ll play a key part in helping our clients achieve measurable social and building strong, lasting relationships as well as a sustainable pipeline of work.

The SBC Programme Manager will report to the Regional Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager. Typical tasks include:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships and positioning with clients and strategic partners
• Secure new business with follow-on work for existing programmes and expansion in new countries.
• Lead the planning and timely implementation of a portfolio of MAGENTA SBC programmes to ensure timely billings management
• Lead all quality assurance of programme implementation from a technical and operational perspectives.
• Secure relationships with technical service providers and suppliers (production, data collection, partnerships etc.) to support the programme implementation.
• Line management of Programme Officers and Interns where necessary
• Contributing to fostering a creative and solutions-oriented team culture with ownership and accountability.

REQUIREMENTS

• 6-10 years professional experience in the development sector, with at least 2 years with a focus on social and behavioural change, strategic communications, social marketing, campaigns, and/or community engagement

• At least 4 years of experience managing multi-cultural and results-driven teams and projects.

• Ability to work effectively, respectfully and successfully with governments, clients, partners, and other stakeholders in complex settings.

• Excellent written and spoken English required. Fluent spoken and written Arabic and/ or French and/or Spanish is a plus.

• Technological and software fluency, including Office 365.

COMPETENCIES

• A high-level strategic thinker, with a keen desire to learn and consume new information;

• Robust logic chain analytics and strong general analytical skills.

• Excellent communicator able to manage conflicts and develop constructive solutions;

• A service-oriented manager, able to recognise and meet client needs;

• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities;

• Demonstrated desire for excellence and an ability to inspire others to attain professional excellence;

• Willingness to live, work and travel in developing/post-crisis settings;

• Good sense of humour, personable and demonstrated ability to build networks;

• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to get hands dirty;

Desired Candidate Profile

Relevant degree from a top tier university required; Masters preferred

Proven track record in generating new business and build strategic partnerships

Substantial knowledge of international development and/or humanitarian system, institution, foundations and donors, and of compliance requirements, experience working with the UN and governments strongly desired.