Programme Manager

Purpose:

To manage the planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of AHEAD International’s programmes in line with organisational objectives.

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver programmes in line with agreed objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitor programme performance, impact, and outcomes using appropriate evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate operational staff, consultants, and volunteers involved in programme delivery.
• Prepare progress reports for senior management, funders, and Trustees.
• Support capacity‑building and training initiatives across programmes.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, and compliance standards are embedded in all programme activities.

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Project Management, International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing programmes or projects within a charity, NGO, or public sector organisation.
• Proven experience of programme planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with senior managers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and compliance standards in the voluntary sector.
• Strong report writing, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.