Senior Programme Coordinator - Abt Britain

As our Senior Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for crucial programme management activities, including contracting, financial management and reporting, organising logistics, report writing and general support to allocated projects. The role will also support Business Development activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Developing and executing mobilisation work plans for new programmes and projects, including recruiting, contracting and onboarding staff/consultants/partner organisations and developing and utilising programme tools and documents;


• Supporting country teams with programme management activities across functions, including but not limited to finance, recruitment and HR, as the critical point of contact in London;


• Ensuring compliance with and supporting the improvement of operational systems, policies and processes; ensuring compliance with client standards, e.g. FCDO supplier code of conduct, including due diligence and monitoring of downstream delivery partners;


• Researching and synthesising knowledge to convey Abt's technical and operational capabilities across priority sectors (including governance, health, and economic development) to partners and clients;


• Working with internal and external stakeholders and contributing to technical deliverables across programmes, where required;


• Closely tracking, mitigating and reporting on operational risks in support of achieving program activities;


• Financial management tasks, including accurate project forecasting, budget modelling and regular reporting;


• Contributing to commentary on financial and commercial performance and the identification and management of risks;


• Cost tracking and management, client invoicing and reporting, audit preparation and response;


• Management of programme travel logistics - including security, insurance and bookings;


• Direct line management responsibilities within projects/programmes or a growing delivery team - setting objectives, supporting day-to-day work plan management and delegating duties as appropriate;


• Supporting a broad range of tender preparation activities, including market research, proposal management, coordination of tender teams, preparing tender agreements, and reviewing, editing and formatting tender document
  
  At least three years' experience in a similar role, where tasks include contracting, recruitment, budgeting, travel and logistics planning, and risk management.


• Demonstrable experience in supporting and managing teams, supporting innovation and delivering programme management excellence.


• Demonstrable experience working in complex and time-pressured contexts with the ability to prioritise competing demands and challenging requirements.


• Experience in supporting and supervising technical assistance programmes, including project mobilisation /inception phase


• Track record of working effectively with remote teams in developing countries to ensure excellent programme delivery, including managing relationships with subcontractors and consultants.


• Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively verbally and in writing.


• Experience in upward solid management, including coordinating input from consortium partners and senior management.


• Strong financial management acumen with experience managing budgets for effective delivery, closely monitoring cash flow and ensuring robust forecasting and reporting to clients.


• Experience working with clients and donors, including FCDO and the Green Climate Fund preferred


• Experience in fund and grant management programmes preferred
  
  The World at Abt


Solving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what's possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints - joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within - we look after people around the world, and we'll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now's your chance., Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtglobal.com (http://www.abtassociates.com/)

Equity

Abt Global values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to all forms of diversity and equality including racial equity, gender, sexual diversity and disability inclusion. We strongly encourage people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. We offer flexible work arrangements and a culturally safe environment for staff members from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Safeguarding

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.