Programme manager

Programme manager

Fahamu is seeking an experienced programme manager in its Oxford office to take responsibility for managing its growing portfolio of projects.

Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for:

• Development and management of an effective project and budget monitoring system
• Ensuring timely submission of reports from the field or from partner organisations
• Maintaining close relationships with relevant field staff and project leaders and supporting staff in the planning and implementation of project activities
• Identification, hiring and management of consultants
• Preparation of financial and narrative reports to funders
• Liaison with funders in relation to project implementation
• Preparing monthly project management reports, including financial reports
• Assisting with the development and submission of proposals to relevant funders
• Contributing to the development of Fahamu’s international strategy
• Such other duties as may be required from time to time by mutual agreement

You must:
• Have at least three years experience in a similar position in an international organisation
• Have a degree in a relevant subject
• Have demonstrable project management sills
• Be highly organised and able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Be experienced in analysis of project expenditures in multiple currencies and in the preparation of variance analyses
• Have an excellent knowledge of project budget preparation
• Have excellent writing and communications skills
• Be experienced in communicating with funders
• Be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and who are located at a distance or in other countries
• Be proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Be familiar with the use of computers and the internet
• Be based in or near Oxford

Preferably, you should:
• Have experience of working in Africa
• Have a passion for social justice

Please send your CV and names of three referees to: [email][email protected]
Applications close 5 May 2007.

This is initially a part-time position (3 days a week).