Deputy Programme Manager, DARE-RC

As a Deputy Programme Manager you will:

Project & Programme Management

• Carry out day-to-day management of the programme in coordination with the Programme Manager, Programme Director, and Project Administrator.

• Ensure all project deliverables are submitted on time, to quality standards, and meet client expectations.

• Maintain and update project trackers, delivery chain maps, and fixed asset registers.

• Support preparation of quarterly and annual reports, including annexes such as VfM, risk register, and conflict of interest registers.

Financial & Administrative Management

• Monitor project expenditure and prepare financial forecasts with the Project Finance Manager.

• Support quarterly client invoices and ensure timely submission.

• Review timesheets, subsistence claims, and supporting documentation prior to submission to Finance.

• Ensure all procurement policies are followed and project records are auditable.

Stakeholder & Team Engagement

• Build strong working relationships within DARE-RC, OPM Pakistan, and with FCDO counterparts.

• Coordinate travel, security, and IT requirements in line with OPM policy.

• Oversee contract management for all subcontractors, ensuring valid contracts, timesheets, and invoices.

• Support the Programme Manager in ensuring all project team members comply with OPM requirements, including due diligence and internal processes.

Leadership & Values

• Demonstrate OPM’s values in all aspects of work and have a passion for social impact.

• Model professionalism, collaboration, and integrity while supporting the delivery-focused culture of the project.

• Required

  • Project management experience: minimum 2 years delivering projects across part or full lifecycle.

  • Strong project planning and delivery skills, including scope, time, quality, and stakeholder management.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential); high numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.

  • Sound written and verbal communication skills; able to summarise complex information clearly.

  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities; able to manage operational and administrative project tasks.

  Desirable

  • Project Management qualification (e.g., APM Foundation) or equivalent experience with evidence of CPD.

  • Knowledge and experience of the international development sector.

  • Experience with project management tools and methodologies; familiarity with MS Dynamics advantageous.

  • Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong internal and external relationships.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making, and collaborative working skills.

• We enable colleagues’ capacity to grow professionally through enhanced learning resources, opportunities to work cross functionally, and space to engage with a range of internal and external industry events.
• Our non-hierarchical culture values support, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a rich diversity of perspectives.
• We provide an exceptionally generous annual leave entitlement and a hybrid working model to encourage and enable healthy work/life balance.
• Wellbeing resources including a global Employee Assistance Programme and access to the UnMind app.
• Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme.