Programme Manager At Christian Aid

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs people of their dignity and lets injustice thrive. But together we have the power to transform lives.

We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality, justice and love worldwide. We are the change-makers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

Everyone is equal in the sight of God. For over 70 years, this has inspired us to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours, of all faiths and none.

We push for good nutrition and healthcare for all. We fight the climate crisis and provide urgent help when disasters strike. We work in places of conflict to stand against violence and build lasting peace. And we help people living in poverty to earn a fair wage so they can protect themselves in times of crisis.

Above all, we seek to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes. Together with people living in poverty, we amplify our voices to speak truth to power and create lasting change.

About the role

The role will lead and manage a large portfolio of programmes, projects and partners within the Zimbabwe programme and within a policy, framework agreed with the Country Director. The role will manage a team with some technical input and will ensure effective programme design and management including financial management of programmes and appropriate support for partners. The role will be responsible for recommending projects to partners and engaging with communications and fundraising teams and institutional donors. The role will ensure a strong link exists between our programme and policy influencing and advocacy: amplifying Christian Aid’s prophetic voice in Zimbabwe and beyond. Provide representation for the programme and on country issues. The role will be responsible for connecting, convening and facilitating the programme with various resources and networks. The role will engage in effective fundraising, liaison and networking as appropriate including with the ACT alliance. Lastly, the role will lead emergency responses including resource mobilisation, recruitment and partner selection.

About you

You hold a post-graduate qualification in a related area or business management. You are knowledgeable about the socio-political context in the country or region, including policy advocacy issues in the country or region. You are also knowledgeable about the funding regulations from UKAID, EU, Irish Aid, ACT alliance, START Fund, Trusts and Foundations among others. You have experience of working in the region and knowledge of key development issues in the region. Lastly, you have experience in local and international advocacy work and management of large and complex budgets and of financial compliance issues.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Zimbabwe where this position is based.

Contract terms: Initial contract is a fixed term of 12 months. Renewal is subject to performance and availability of funding.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values, and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

1. Deliver results

Please tell us about a time when you took a decision or made recommendations when the situation was difficult or ambiguous?
• What was the context? What made the situation either difficult or ambiguous?
• What was your task or responsibility?
• What actions did you take to clarify the difficulty/ambiguity? Why did you decide what you decided?
• What were the results? Was the outcome successful? How did you know?

2. Steward resources

Give us an example of how your skills in managing the available resources and people’s time led to the delivery of quality outcomes on time
• What was the context or situation?
• What was expected of you?
• How did you set about the task? What action(s) did you take?
• What were the results? How did you know you had been successful?

3. Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to develop working relationships with different individuals or other organisations to further your own organisation’s goals
• What was the context?
• What were your responsibilities?
• What actions did you take? Why?
• What were the results of your actions? How did you know you had furthered your organisation’s goals?