Project Manager - International Governance, Peace & Stabilisation Programmes

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in international development, governance, or stabilisation programming to manage delivery of complex, donor-funded programmes across the Middle East (mainly Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon), including fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS).

To be considered, you must demonstrate:

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in project management within:

o   International development

o   Governance, peacebuilding, security or stabilisation programmes

• Proven experience managing programmes funded by bilateral or multilateral donors, such as:

o   FCDO, EU, UN agencies, World Bank, US Government

·       Direct experience managing financial and technical reporting to donors

·       Experience working in or supporting programmes in fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS)

·       Strong management skills across the project lifecycle, including:

o   Deployment planning

o   Team coordination and management

o   Budget management

o   Risk management

o   Stakeholder coordination

o   Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation, and Learning

• Experience contributing to business development through expansion of existing projects and development of proposals for new opportunities
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations, including higher-risk environments
  

·       Regional experience in the Middle East

·       Experience working with research, monitoring & evaluation, or evidence-based programmes

·       Knowledge of governance, stabilisation, or security sector programming

·       Manage end-to-end delivery of donor-funded programmes

·       Lead financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting in line with donor requirements

·       Oversee technical reporting and deliverables to clients and partners

·       Coordinate with in-country teams, partners, and stakeholders

·       Ensure compliance with donor regulations and internal processes

·       Support programme adaptation in complex and evolving contexts

·       Contributing to project expansion and portfolio growth

Why Join Us

·       Work on impactful programmes in governance, peace and stabilisation

·       Contribute to delivery in high-priority global contexts

·       Join a specialist organisation operating at the intersection of research, policy and implementation

·       Flexible and internationally focused working environment

Before You Apply

This role is best suited to candidates who already have direct experience in donor-funded international development programmes.