{"id":1287626,"url":"https://alion.io/job/fhi360-senior-programme-manager","title":"Senior Programme Manager","company":{"id":1852425,"name":"FHI 360","domain":"fhi360.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/fhi360","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Palestine"],"countries":["PS"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":185000,"max":200000,"currency":"ILS","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":65951},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":12,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-05T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-05","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T23:20:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":55,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":55},"description":"FHI 360 UK is a global organisation that mobilises research, resources and relationships so people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises and strengthen community resilience.\nThis position will be based in Ramallah, Palestine, and is contingent upon award. The successful candidate should be able to travelfrequently to Jerusalem for meetings.\nProject Description: \nThe EPICS-COG programme is planned by the UK FCDO and will provide Technical Assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA) Centre of Government (COG). The objective of this programme will be to contribute to the delivery improved accountability for governance and service delivery in Palestine, driven by a more effective, coordinated and citizen-responsive Centre of Government. This objective shall be achieved through:\nimproving the efficiency and effectiveness of the PA’s COG in ways that directly benefit the people of the West Bank and Gaza through improved PA performance.\n\ndelivering the programme results while ensuring maximum value for money with strong financial controls, rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and active lesson learning, adaptation and innovation.\n\nsupporting delivery of COG objectives in close partnership with wider development actors (e.g. development partners, civil society and the PA) and through flexible, iterative and adaptive approaches.\n\nPosition Description:\nIn anticipation of this tender, FHI 360 UK is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Senior Programme Manager (SPM) to lead on all programme management, compliance and finance requirements with responsibility for ensuring that programme operations are working optimally to support achievement of results. Working closely with the Team Lead and FHI 360 UK programme management, they will be responsible for project operations, oversight and management of deliverables, HR, financial management, risk management, asset management, delivery chain mapping, procurement, routine contract management, financial and progress reporting, governance and compliance.\nJob Summary: \nOperational Management\nResponsible for day-to-day programme management, reporting, compliance and finance.\n\nPrimary point of contact for FCDO on programme management matters and reporting.\n\nSupport the Team Leader in coordinating the development of programme activities, including operational plans, the project workplan and budgets.\n\nWork closely with the Team Leader, FHI 360 UK’s programme management team and other core programme staff to identify, manage and mitigate strategic, operational and fiduciary risks.\n\nEnsure suitable safeguarding procedures are in place and followed.\n\nEnsure compliance with relevant FCDO and PA rules, regulations and policies.\n\nManage a team of programme management/administration and finance staff.\n\nEnsure efficient management and utilisation of resources in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and FCDO policies and procedures on value for money.\n\nWork with programme partners and subcontractors on the operational and financial aspects of their inputs.\n\nCollaborate with FHI 360 UK staff to ensure the programme is implemented according to organisation and industry best practices, program framework, and regulations.\n\nEnsure monthly, quarterly and other reporting commitments are met, including accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting.\n\nSupport efforts to oversee the monitoring of project expenditures, preparation of budget analytic documents and the preparation of financial reports, and support for internal and external audits.\n\nOversee the project HR function including support for recruitment processes, deployment, retention and performance management of staff and consultants.\n\nManage logistics, planning, coordination and other ad-hoc activities as needed.\n\nUndertake ad-hoc troubleshooting assistance as required.\n\nTechnical Management\nSupport the Team Leader and technical leadership in drafting Terms of Reference for technical assistance and programme activities.\n\nCoordinate the quality assurance of programme reporting and deliverables to ensure they met contractual requirements and quality standards.\n\nSkills & Experience\nMinimum Qualifications\nA Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Development, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field\n\nDemonstrable training or professional experience in programme management and compliance within development programmes.\n\nMinimum Professional Experience\nA minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in international development programme management (15 years of experience is preferred).\n\nExperience managing donor-funded programmes, preferably funded by the FCDO or similar multilateral / bilateral donors (e.g., USAID, DFAT, UN agencies, World Bank).\n\nExcellent writing and communications skills in English and Arabic.\n\nExperience working with or understanding the Palestinian Authority\n\nThe expected hiring salary range for this role is ILS 185,000 - 200,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget.\nThis job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.\nFHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.\nOur values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.\nFHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.\nFHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please .\nFHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others - and yourself.\nPlease click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.","description_format":"text","description_chars":8036,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":12,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Equity","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Palestine","iso":"PS","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T05:55:08Z"}],"liveness":{"score":16,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.444,"p_room":0.35,"age_days":54,"expected_fill_days":12,"reasons":["conf:11","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":65951,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/fhi360-senior-programme-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/fhi360-senior-programme-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-29T03:38:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3379,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1621,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z"}}}