Job Title: Global Programme Manager

The NEST Project: Nonviolent Engagement for Safety and Security Transformation

Department: Programming

Division: Advocacy

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Line Manager: Global Head of Policy and Advocacy

Line Management Responsibility: Programme Impact AnalystPosition

Type: Full-time

OVERVIEW

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Programme Manager plays a pivotal role in providing technical oversight and guidance to the NEST project, a multi-year project spanning four countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and Iraq. This role ensures coherence, meticulous planning, and alignment with NP’s global mandate and strategy across all project locations. Collaborating closely with the teams in-country and with Global Support Services, the Programme Manager continuously monitors, assesses, and adapts project implementation to ensure effectiveness and adherence to deliverables, budgets, and commitments. They also work with in-country and Global Support Services colleagues to advocate for the programme impacts and outcomes with key external stakeholders. The Programme Manager’s expertise extends to providing operational, strategic planning, and budget-related support to program staff, facilitating the implementation of civilian protection and violence-prevention programming in diverse contexts affected by conflict. Programme Manager ensures that the project not only achieves its immediate goals but also lays the groundwork for sustainable, long-lasting impact in each country.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee program implementation, ensuring timely and effective delivery of activities in line with project goals and donor requirements across four countries.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure coherence, meticulous planning, and alignment with NP’s global mandate.
• Facilitate adaptive programming by utilising insights from monitoring and evaluation processes to make informed decisions and adapt strategies as needed.
• Persuasively advocate on behalf and alongside programmatic staff to amplify and strengthen their work with donors and other external stakeholders.
• Leverage insights from on-the-ground operations to inform strategic decisions and advocacy initiatives.
• Represent NP in relevant coordination, advocacy, and governmental meetings/fora as needed.
• Act as a crucial link between locally led adaptive programming by country teams and policy influencing led by NP’s global advocacy team.
• Support culturally diverse teams and facilitate effective communication among all stakeholders involved.
• Provide operational, strategic planning, and budget-related support to program staff for implementation of civilian protection and violence-prevention programming.
• Foster sustainable, enduring impact beyond immediate project goals by laying the groundwork for long-term success in each country.
• Coordinate the submission of accurate, timely narrative and financial reports to donors and stakeholders, ensuring compliance and managing the response to feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Degree level education (postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience preferred) in International Affairs, Development, Political Science, or other related fields.
• At least three years professional experience related to civilian protection, humanitarian crises, peacebuilding, and/or post-conflict situations;
• Minimum five years’ experience in a mid-level humanitarian or development position, with line management, project management, and budget holder responsibilities;
• A keen understanding of humanitarian issues in the African and/or Middle East region is required;.
• Experience managing cross-country grants and/or consortium strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in program/project management, particularly related to civilian protection, humanitarian or peacebuilding settings, including generating policy and advocacy messages and guidance.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential, with demonstrated outstanding writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• French or Arabic language (written and spoken) abilities are preferred.
• Previous experience working in the in the African and/or Middle East region is strongly preferred
• It would be highly desirable for a candidate to have experience of living and working in a complex protection crisis environment

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent analytical, presentation, communication and reporting skills.
• Sound personal organisational skills, including excellent time management, ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Culturally sensitive, thrives in diverse teams, and able to sensitively navigate interpersonal and inter-departmental dynamics to keep focus on common goals.
• Must be willing and able to travel regularly within the programmatic countries.
• Adaptability, resourcefulness, pro-activity, and the commitment to work within a small, flexible team.

Commitment to NP Principles :

• Demonstrate a commitment to NP’s mission and vision
• All NP employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s guiding principles:
  • Nonviolence
  • Direct action
  • Radical connection
  • Process-oriented
  • Independence
  • Nonpartisanship
  • Redemption and healing
  • Pluriversality
  • Accountability

These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies