Project Manager

We’re working with a wonderful international charity to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support the start-up phase of a significant multi-year grant programme in Ethiopia.

This is a hands‑on, delivery-focused role working across programme and finance teams, as well as in‑country colleagues and external partners. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the project is set up effectively, compliant with donor and legal requirements, and positioned for successful delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing a clear project plan with timelines, milestones and deliverables
• Coordinating the establishment of a country office in Ethiopia
• Overseeing contracts and sub‑grant agreements with partner organisations
• Setting up key systems and processes across HR, safeguarding and finance
• Managing risks, budgets and reporting, ensuring strong governance and compliance
• Acting as a central point of contact for stakeholders, driving communication and progress

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven project management experience within the charity, NGO or international development sector
• Experience working on grant‑funded programmes and managing multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to drive delivery and meet deadlines
• Confidence managing risk, budgets and compliance requirements
• A collaborative, culturally aware approach to partnership working

Experience supporting country office set‑up or working with programmes in international contexts would be highly desirable.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a meaningful international programme in a flexible, part‑time role.

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