Senior Programme Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Haywards Heath
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Programme Management MEAL Data Analysis Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Team Building Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Programme Manager is responsible for supervising and supporting the successful implementation of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s programmes. This includes oversight of Programme Managers, ensuring that activities align with MENTOR’s strategic objectives, are implemented effectively on the ground and comply with donor requirements. The Senior PM plays a critical role in establishing and refining MEAL processes and providing technical guidance to ensure high-quality programmatic outcomes across various countries and projects.

Job requirements

Qualifications and Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, International Development, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of five to seven years in a programme management role, with experience overseeing field-based programmatic implementation and strong MEAL background/experience.
  • Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team-building abilities with a background in managing field-based teams.
  • Expertise in M&E development, data-driven decision-making and using data to refine field activities.
  • Risk management experience, with the ability to conduct field-based assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Proven stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with donors and international partners.
  • Proficiency in analysing data, preparing reports and making data-driven adjustments to strategies.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance and represent MENTOR in external forums.
  • Fluent or proficient written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in a second language (French, Portuguese or Spanish) is an added advantage.
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