Senior Projects Manager

Job Description

Based in London, UK with frequent travel (when possible). In light of current working conditions due to Covid-19, we will also consider remote/flexible working for this role.NB: at present, personnel are working remotely, but the postholder will be expectedto travel frequently to project countries as part of teams, once this becomes possible.Global Partners Governance works with parliaments, governments, and political parties around the world to promoterepresentative politics and effective governance. Our workdirectly supports politicians and staff and has included the delivery of projects in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.The postholder will manage specific projects in the MENA or Central Asia region as well as contributing to GPGs wider research, communication,and business development activities.Applicants must have current UK work authorisation that does not require employer sponsorship.Role and tasks The Senior Projects Manager will: Oversee and manage the delivery of projects. This includes managing the overallwork plan, financial management of projects,monitoring and evaluation,and regular reporting to funders. Develop partnerships anddirectlyimplement activities inprojectcountriesbased on an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing theprojects stakeholders. Brief and liaise with our project specialists and consultants to maximise their contribution to project activities. Liaise with other GPG projects managers on synergies between our existing projects. Travel regularly to project countryand occasionally other countries where necessary for project activities and company events. Act as the key point of contact for GPGs project work with external stakeholders,representingGPG at external events including meetings, roundtables and conferencesandsupporting thecommunicationsteam in providing information about the project to external audiences. Contribute to organisation-wide Monitoring & Evaluation. Develop and implement effective strategies forcreating theories of change, evaluation frameworks,and effective reporting across all projects and teams. Identify opportunities to grow and extend GPGs work, including through partnerships with new organisations and funders. Contribute to bids and proposals for new projects, working in collaboration withthe Head of Business Development. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the political developments in the MENA or Central Asia region and carry out research in support of projects.Person Specification Previous project management experience, preferably inan international and/or political context, including planning, programme implementation, financial management and donor relations. Solid knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation approaches for governance projects and/or adaptive managementapproaches. FluentEnglish language skillsarea core requirement of the role, with proficiency includingexcellent writing skills.AdvancedArabic OR Russian language skills arealso requiredfor this role. Please note: a written translation and spokeninterpreting task will lbe part of the interview process for this post. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior politicians and to work collaboratively aspart of a team. Knowledge of Middle East OR Central Asian politics, and previous professional experience preferred. Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing work needs and political environment. Educated to university level. GPG works in fragilestates and developing countries. Applicants must be available and willing to travel regularly to these countries as part of a short-term project team. Please note GPG/GPGF reserves the right to appoint two Senior Project Managers should more than one suitablecandidate be found. How to applyPlease send the following1. 1.CV (max 2-page). The filename of your CV should be "Senior ProjectsManager 21YOUR NAME cv" 2. 2.Short cover letter, stating why you feel that you arewell suitedtothis position.Thefilename of your cover letter should be "Senior ProjectsManager 21YOUR NAME cover." 3. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional)Please email these documentsThe subject of your email should be "Application SeniorProjectsManager21YOUR NAME". If you have any queries regarding thisposition,please email via the button below.Deadline for applications: Midnight Friday 7th January 2022, but interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as soon as application are received Length of contract:1-yearinitialcontractwithscopeforextension. Working hours:Full time, 37.5 hours per week Application Instructions:Global Partners Governance/GPG Foundationiscommitted to improving the diversity of our workforcethrough the attraction, retention and development of a diverse rangeof talented people, and particularly welcome applications fromunderrepresented groups.