Description
- Lead and coordinate a portfolio of international projects and partnership
- Manage key stakeholders, governance processes and operational workstreams
About Our Client ##
Our client is an international organisation based in Geneva.
Job Description ##
Programme & Partner Management
- Coordinate a portfolio of funded projects and partnerships.
- Monitor progress against agreed deliverables, budgets and timelines.
- Support partners in meeting contractual, financial and reporting obligations.
- Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
- Ensure appropriate governance and compliance throughout programme implementation.
Grant Operations & Procurement
- Support the management of funding processes, including partner selection and onboarding.
- Coordinate due diligence, contracting and approval workflows.
- Monitor programme expenditures and facilitate financial tracking and reporting.
- Liaise with internal functions to ensure smooth operational delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate governance meetings, prepare briefing materials and document key decisions.
- Facilitate collaboration between programme teams, partners, consultants and funders.
- Communicate programme progress, risks and achievements to relevant audiences.
Monitoring, Learning & Reporting
- Support the collection and analysis of programme results and lessons learned.
- Contribute to the development of recommendations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate programme documentation and reporting records.
- Prepare transition and handover materials as required.
The Successful Applicant ##
Education
- University degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
- Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
Experience
- Proven experience managing complex programmes, projects or funding portfolios.
- Strong background in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional coordination.
- Experience overseeing budgets, contracts, procurement activities and external partnerships.
- Exposure to international organizations, NGOs, multilateral environments or donor-funded programmes is highly desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent project and programme management skills.
- Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Solution-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of attention to detail and professionalism.
Languages
- Fluent English required.
- Additional languages are considered an asset.
What's on Offer ##
Full time role for 3 months.
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7116066
Job Function
Public Sector & Not for Profit
Specialisation
Project Assistant
Industry
Not For Profit
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-092026-7116066