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Programme Manager
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Pan Africa ILGA (PAI)
Remote (local)- Location: Central Africa, East Africa, Northwest and Northeast Africa , Southern Africa
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Development
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 24/01/2025
- Location: Central Africa, East Africa, Northwest and Northeast Africa , Southern Africa
Role Purpose:
The Programme Manager is pivotal in advancing the implementation of Pan Africa ILGA’s (PAI) Strategic Framework (2025-2029). The role is responsible for the design, execution, oversight, and evaluation of key programs and projects aimed at promoting LGBTIQ+ rights and inclusion. This position ensures that programmes are aligned with PAI’s Theory of Change, Implementation Framework, and organisational goals. The Programme Manager will oversee partnerships, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, oversee programme financials, and ensure compliance with donor and organisational standards. The position requires a strong ability to lead multi stakeholder initiatives and maintain a collaborative, impact-driven approach.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Programme Development and Co-Creation
• Lead the design and co-create programmes in consultation with internal teams, donors, and partners.
• Ensure programme designs are grounded in PAI’s Theory of Change and Implementation Framework.
• Integrate evidence-based practices and lessons learned into programme design and development
2. Programme Implementation and Oversight
• Oversee the implementation of PAI’s programmes, ensuring all activities are on track and budget and delivering intended results.
• Supervise programme teams, set clear objectives, and ensure accountability across all workstreams.
• Monitor programmatic, financial, and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies where necessary.
3. Stakeholder Management and Engagement
• Oversee external reporting, ensuring timely submission of high-quality donor reports and stakeholder updates.
• Represent PAI at strategic forums, advocacy spaces, and regional and international events to highlight programme impact.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
• Ensure continuous improvement by incorporating insights from MEL activities into future programme design.
5. Financial Management and Compliance
• Oversee programme budgets, ensuring e icient and transparent use of f inancial resources.
• Ensure compliance with donor and internal financial management policies.
6. People Management and Capacity Building
• Supervise and mentor programme teams, providing clear guidance, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Identify capacity development needs and facilitate relevant training for programme teams.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented working environment for sta and partners.
7. Risk Management and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, and programspecific guidelines.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks a ecting programme implementation and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in development studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in programme management, preferably in the LGBTIQ+ or human rights sector.
• Demonstrated experience in donor-funded project management, including compliance and reporting.
• Strong track record in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and coalitions.
The Programme Manager is pivotal in advancing the implementation of Pan Africa ILGA’s (PAI) Strategic Framework (2025-2029). The role is responsible for the design, execution, oversight, and evaluation of key programs and projects aimed at promoting LGBTIQ+ rights and inclusion. This position ensures that programmes are aligned with PAI’s Theory of Change, Implementation Framework, and organisational goals. The Programme Manager will oversee partnerships, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, oversee programme financials, and ensure compliance with donor and organisational standards. The position requires a strong ability to lead multi stakeholder initiatives and maintain a collaborative, impact-driven approach.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Programme Development and Co-Creation
• Lead the design and co-create programmes in consultation with internal teams, donors, and partners.
• Ensure programme designs are grounded in PAI’s Theory of Change and Implementation Framework.
• Integrate evidence-based practices and lessons learned into programme design and development
2. Programme Implementation and Oversight
• Oversee the implementation of PAI’s programmes, ensuring all activities are on track and budget and delivering intended results.
• Supervise programme teams, set clear objectives, and ensure accountability across all workstreams.
• Monitor programmatic, financial, and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies where necessary.
3. Stakeholder Management and Engagement
• Oversee external reporting, ensuring timely submission of high-quality donor reports and stakeholder updates.
• Represent PAI at strategic forums, advocacy spaces, and regional and international events to highlight programme impact.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
• Ensure continuous improvement by incorporating insights from MEL activities into future programme design.
5. Financial Management and Compliance
• Oversee programme budgets, ensuring e icient and transparent use of f inancial resources.
• Ensure compliance with donor and internal financial management policies.
6. People Management and Capacity Building
• Supervise and mentor programme teams, providing clear guidance, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Identify capacity development needs and facilitate relevant training for programme teams.
• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and growth-oriented working environment for sta and partners.
7. Risk Management and Compliance
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, and programspecific guidelines.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks a ecting programme implementation and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in development studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in programme management, preferably in the LGBTIQ+ or human rights sector.
• Demonstrated experience in donor-funded project management, including compliance and reporting.
• Strong track record in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and coalitions.
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