Senior Programme Manager at Options Consultancy Services Limited

Position

• The WISH 2 senior programme manager is a key member of staff on the WISH 2 programme providing strategic technical inputs and oversight of Options’ contractual, HR, programmatic, and financial requirements.
• S/he will work with Team Leads of West and Central Africa and East and Southern Africa to ensure efficient and high-quality programme delivery manner in line with Options organisational standards and client requirements. This is a fixed term, over the life of programme position (estimated to December 2028).

Requirements

• Fluency in written and spoken English and French essential
• Excellent financial management skills
• Ability to work on a wide range of projects and other issues simultaneously
• Self-starter, who can work independently or as part of a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan and manage work in a highly organised way
• Excellent communicator both in writing and verbally
• Good negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Teams
• Sensitive to other cultures
• Knowledge of a spread of international donors
• Knowledge of the health sector and international development issues