Programme Manager – Middle East
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
UK
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS
Project Management
Public Health
Programme Management
NGO experience
Communication Skills
Arabic
Epidemiology
Infectious Diseases
FULL DESCRIPTION
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is recruiting for a Programme Manager to cover maternity leave for six months, with a possible extension. This exciting role will lead the Middle East healthcare, disease prevention, WASH and NTD programme supported by a strong in-country team and UK-based HQ team.
Requirements for the role
- Background in public health or a related field. Post graduate qualification in public health, epidemiology or control of infectious diseases highly desirable. Experience of working in the Middle East and an understanding of the context is preferable.
- Extensive experience managing health/humanitarian programmes and experience with donors.
- Familiarity with NGO working environments and standard procedures.
- Highly organised with good coordination / project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is preferable.
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### Base
UK
### Duration
Six-months with possible extension
### Reporting to
Head of Programmes
### Start Date
1 September 2025
### Closing Date
15 August 2025
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