Programme Manager (Grants & Operations), West & Central Africa

Job Description - Programme Manager (Grants & Operations), West & Central Africa

Fauna & Flora is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programme Manager (Grants & Operations) West & Central Africa, to provide direct support to the teams in West and Central Africa. You will have proven demonstrable experience in a programme support position with a strong operations/grant management component. This is an exciting role to become part of a growing team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across West & Central Africa. You will be an exceptionally competent administrator, highly organised and with a methodical approach to work. You will have a keen interest in donor and organisational compliance, as well as experience in providing support to teams including experience of capacity-development, training and mentoring, to ensure they are compliant with Fauna & Flora policies and procedures and donor requirements. You will be tenacious, and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to build professional working relationships, and extract information needed from across the programme. You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work, you will seek to add value, work with minimal supervision and manage your workload effectively. You will be meticulous in detail and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times. Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of French would be an advantage. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. Please visit our website and download the job application pack below for further details on how to apply. The closing date for applications is 9 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 17 to 21 February 2025.