Programme Manager (United Nations Grants)

Job title:

Programme Manager (United Nations Grants)

Company

World Vision International

Job description

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a dynamic candidate with experience in grant or contract management in a humanitarian or development environment to oversee our United Nations (UN) and World Food Programme (WFP) portfolio. Applicants should have the ability to manage relationships with partners (including field offices, and our Global Centre) and international funders effectively. Experience of applying monitoring systems and managing budgets is also required.

World Vision UK’s Programme Management Unit (PMU) consists of 13 staff. We anticipate securing £41 million in grants and contracts in FY24 (Oct 23 to Sep 24), and of that £9 million is expected to come through the UN and WFP funding streams – around 22% of the overall target. Currently, PMU are implementing 18 grants and contracts in 12 countries worth £14.5 million. In addition, we are supporting 31 counties with long-term development programmes which, at this time, is valued at $9.5 million.

The Programme Managers will be responsible for working with World Vision National Offices & World Vision International to build and nurture strong working relationships and manage a portfolio of programmes funded by the UN and WFP. Throughout the programme cycle from start up, to implementation and close out, Programme Managers will ensure they achieve impact with the most vulnerable children, comply with donor requirements and that risks are managed effectively. The position will suit a flexible and adaptable candidate who can work independently and in collaboration with others. Computer literacy is essential for this position.

Essential Criteria:

• A graduate (or equivalent) preferably with experience working in financial management or compliance related work
• Strong financial management skills with the ability to co-ordinate and manage complex budgets remotely while liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of the humanitarian / development cash sector and food aid sector
• Experience of developing and maintaining relations with institutional donors, analysing their funding requirements and working with consortium partners
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills to work cross-organisationally and with different cultures in a professional and Christian environment
• Field experience of working in different cultures and religious contexts

Desirable Criteria

• To hold or be working towards a recognised accounting qualification

What we’re offering.

Salary: £36,576 per annum + good range of benefits

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months – with the possibility of extension) – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (UK Based applicants only)

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it.

Closing Date for applications: 15 March 2024

Interview Dates: TBC

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting they complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see:

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK – Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

No agencies please.

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

Expected salary

£36576 per year

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 05:44:50 GMT

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