JOB DESCRIPTION
Post:
Programme Manager – Centre for Maternal & Newborn Health
Responsible to:
Operations Manager, CMNH
Summary of role:
An exciting opportunity to work in a team and help manage the expanding portfolio of
work of the CMNH at LSTM.
The Programme Manager will help the CMNH to attain its objectives through contributing
to and supervising the provision of managerial and logistical support.
The post will be based in Liverpool, however, overseas travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
 Lead on all aspects of programme management on various won contracts, ensuring
the delivery of programmes on time and to budget.
 Preparation and negotiation of proposals to funding agencies including both solicited
and unsolicited proposals and renegotiation of contracts with funding agencies as
necessary.
 Day to day management of the CMNH portfolio of activities which will include
responsibility for implementing mechanisms and systems necessary to achieve the
objectives of the CMNH.
 Oversee and co-ordinate the completion of progress narrative and financial reports as
required by the partners and donors.
 Monitor expenditure and costs within the project portfolio.
 Assist with recruitment of new staff and management of staff related administration
(work permits, visas, time sheets etc) in liaison with Human Resources, financial
management in liaison with the Finance Office and the general administration of the
portfolio of activities.
 Oversee and co-ordinate TOR for technical assistance work as carried out by members
of the CMNH and external consultants.
 Assist with the planning of allocation of resources and skills within the project
portfolio so that the CMNH deliverables are met in a timely and effective manner.
 Manage staff in the CMNH.
 To carry out such other duties reasonably consistent with the foregoing as may be
required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Programme Manager – CMNH
Criteria
Education &
Training
Experience
Knowledge
Skills &
Abilities
Competency
Essential /
Desirable
E
Assessment
Management Qualification
E
Application
Form/CV
Masters in relevant field
E
Relevant (minimum 5 years) senior level
management experience covering:
 people management
 financial management
 project management
 contract negotiation
E
Successful experience of dealing with
development and/or funding agencies at senior
level
E
Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
Experience of managing large programmes (in
terms of value, complexity and level of authority)
Knowledge of international partnerships and
players in area of development and maternal and
newborn health
Proven management ability covering:
 people management
 financial management
 project management
 contract negotiations
Application
Form,
Assessment and
Interview
E
D
Assessment and
Interview
E
Proven skills in preparing financial analysis for
programmes.
E
Strong relationship skills and the ability to work
with cross functional groups
E
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing
E
Ability to work as a team member and to develop
flexible working relationships with academic and
non-academic colleagues
E
Confidence and ability in dealing with people at all
levels across disciplines and cultures
E
E
Assessment and
Interview
Proven track record of taking responsibility and
ownership for problems and following them
through to resolution
E
Strong problem solving, interpersonal and
networking skills
E
Effective leadership skills and excellent team
management skills
E
Excellent presentational skills, written and oral
Special
Aptitude
Circumstances
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to be
sensitive in difficult situations
E
Ability to work under pressure and without
detailed supervision
E
Able to show discretion and ensure confidentiality
E
Enthusiastic, positive and energetic approach to
work
E
Ability to network, build and maintain external
partnerships
Must be able to travel and work overseas
E
Assessment and
Interview