Job Title: Programmers Manager
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Profile

Africa Governance Centre is a leading think tank dedicated to advancing good governance, policy research, and sustainable development across Africa. We provide a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment that values expertise, integrity, and impact-driven results.

Job Summary

The Programmes Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-impact programmes and thematic portfolios. The role involves overseeing multi-country initiatives, managing partnerships, and ensuring the production of high-quality research and knowledge products to support the Centre’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Programmer Leadership & Coordination

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of assigned programmes and thematic initiatives.
• Prepare annual work plans, budgets, and progress reports in alignment with the Centre’s strategic goals.
• Ensure programmes deliver results on time, within scope, and according to quality standards.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with governments, intergovernmental institutions, DFIs, think tanks, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the Centre in multi-stakeholder forums, conferences, and policy dialogues.
• Facilitate collaboration across internal and external teams to strengthen programme delivery.

Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise consultants, technical experts, and project officers to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Mentor team members and support professional development within the programme portfolio.
• Ensure accountability and performance tracking across all programme activities.

Knowledge Management & Reporting

• Produce research papers, policy briefs, knowledge products, and technical reports.
• Organize conferences, fellowships, and research collaborations to advance programme objectives.
• Ensure compliance with the Centre’s governance, ethics, and reporting standards.

Strategic Impact & Compliance

• Manage complex programme activities under tight timelines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Contribute to the Centre’s thought leadership and influence policy discussions across the region.
• Promote gender equality, inclusion, and collaborative governance across all initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Governance, Political Science, Law, Economics, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ relevant experience in programme design, implementation, or policy coordination.
• Strong understanding of Africa’s political, economic, and governance landscape.
• Proven experience managing multi-country initiatives and engaging senior-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French, Arabic, or Portuguese is highly desirable.
• Commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and collaborative governance principles.

Application Deadline

22 April 2026

How to Apply

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