Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

To lead and manage the partner portfolio and projects and promote collaboration within a team and among partners within a country or region and within a policy framework agreed with the Head of Division or Region or Country Managers), This role will include managing a team with some technical input and will ensure effective management and development for the programme and appropriate support for partners. The role requires a substantial degree of senior management input to the country programme, and forms part of the in-country leadership team.

Job Requirements:

Candidates should have a good knowledge of the socio-political context and advocacy issue in the country or region. The postholder will require proven experience of working and knowledge of key development issues in the country. Experience of managing large and complex budgets and financial compliance issues. Educated university post graduate level in development studies, DRR and or relevant subject at least 10 years and above experience as a program Manager position in an International NGO

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

Building partnership

Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect

• What was the context? Why did you need to establish the new relationships and why was your attitude to this important?

• What was your task? What outcomes were being sought?

• What actions did you take? How did you take them?

Communicate effectively

Give us an example of a time when you communicated something complex in a way that could be easily understood by others

• What was the situation?

• What did you need to communicate effectively?

• How did you make sure the message was understood by others?

• What was the impact? How did you know you were successful?

Deliver Result

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritized and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required

• What was your context?

• What was your task/responsibility?

• How did you make your plan? What actions did you take?

• What was the impact of your actions? Were you successful? How did you know?

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online using THIS LINK

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require social media, DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures”

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.