Foundation for Women’s Health Research & Development Job Description Job Title: UK Programme Manager Reports to: Head of UK Programmes and Operations Responsible for UK Community and Youth programme team Salary: £29,528, P01, NJC Scale 35 Hours 35 hours Tenure: 2 years subject to continuous funding Purpose To lead the strategic development of FORWARD’s UK Community and Youth Programmes, providing critical analysis, management support and delivery of programmes and projects in line with organisational strategic goals and objectives. You will ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of programmes, budgeting, financial management, financial control and reporting to funders. You will oversee the development of new areas of work including partnership engagement and resource development. You will contribute to the overall development of the organization as a member of the Senior Management Team of FORWARD. Key responsibilities Strategic and programme development and technical support  Lead on the UK strategic and programme development in line with FORWARD’s strategic plan in consultation with the Head of Programmes & Operations and team members. Contribute to FORWARDS wider organizational policy and strategy development.  Lead on project development and resource mobilization in partnership with the Executive Director and Head of UK Programme & Operations.  Develop annual programme plan for the UK programme in line with FORWARD Strategic Framework and support of team members. 1  Provide technical direction and support to the team and project partners and facilitate technical support training and development.  Represent the organization in relevant external meeting and contribute to developing relationships with external partners, media, statutory agencies, African women and refugee community based organisations to influence and shape the programme agenda.  Oversee research and evidence development to inform programme and policy development in collaboration with partner organisations and the policy team. People management & internal relationships development  Lead and inspire the team in the development and delivery of services and programmes; work plans; targets; and monitor progress of staff through regular supervision and annual appraisals.  Actively participate in FORWARD’s Senior Management Team meetings, and the organisation as a whole. Participate in wider organisational discussions and decision-making - including representing the interests and welfare of the UK Programme Team.  Line manage programme coordinators and maintain regular communication with team members  Work closely with other FORWARD Programme staff in particular the Policy and Communications team to identify new and emerging issues of relevance to FORWARD’s work and contribute to annual reports and other communication and fundraising activities. Monitoring and evaluation of services, projects and programmes  Monitor progress of the UK community programme towards achieving its targets and outputs and provide quarterly reports to the Head of UK Programme on variance from the plan and propose remedial actions.  Lead the development of contracts with partners and manage logistics around disbursement of funds to partners, project inception activities and reporting with support from team coordinators.  Manage the UK Programme budget and project budget by tracking expenditure, implementation of target activities, human resources management, financial and narrative reporting to funders in line with funding guidelines and ensure that all donor contracts are complied with, including narrative and financial reports. 2  To review and monitor the programme’s progress and achievement of targets and objectives against yearly plans  To monitor demand for services using robust monitoring systems  To evaluate impact of the UK programmes and activities using a robust outcomes-focused approach facilitate organisational learning and sharing of programme lessons. General Duties          Strive to meet and exceed quality standards in relation to every aspect of the work to ensure that FORWARD maintains its distinctive positive reputation. Promote the aims and objectives of the organisation. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant agencies. Take all possible steps to ensure the safety and confidentiality of service users, staff and stakeholders. Attend and make best use of support and supervision sessions and training. Carry out duties appropriate to the role that are necessary for the effective functioning of the organisation. Work evenings and weekends. Be self-servicing and work flexibly as a member of the team. Carry out duties appropriate for the role that are necessary for the effective functioning of the organisation. The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required. 3 Person Specification Experience            Minimum of three years’ experience of working with BAMER communities at the grassroots level. Minimum of three years’ experience of working on sensitive and difficult issues with communities Experience of staff and volunteers management Experience of programme development, delivery and management Experience of working on sexual and reproductive health, gender based violence or FGM issues Experience of delivering training and workshops at community level Experience of working with local health authorities, educational authorities, police authorities, child protection agencies and nongovernmental organisations. Experience of financial management and budgeting Experience of donor liaising, reporting and negotiating with external stakeholders and partners Experience of fundraising and proposal development Experience in research and monitoring and evaluation Abilities  Ability to manage multiple projects based in several different locations throughout London and the UK  Ability to manage and motivate diverse workforce deliver innovative programmes, including providing emotional support and mentoring.  Ability to plan, manage and deliver targets on time  Ability to work confidently with minimum supervision  Ability to develop new and innovative ideas and seize opportunities to advance the work of the organisation.  Ability to advocate on behalf of usually excluded groups.  Ability to develop partnerships with voluntary sector organisations and statutory sector agencies.  Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English language.  Ability to engage effectively with vulnerable women and young people  Proven ability to undertake and lead strategic planning, programme development including monitoring and evaluation  Willingness to work flexibly and develop the team and needs of a growing organisation. Skills  Good people and communication skills, verbal and written  High-level communication skills, including communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing  Fluency in English and one BME language will be desirable  Working ability to provide emotional support and encouragement 4 Knowledge  In-depth understanding of the issues affecting women and girls affected by gender violence, particularly female genital mutilation and sexual and reproductive health and related cultural and minority rights.  Knowledge of the health and social needs of asylum seekers and refugees  Child protection and safeguarding awareness Personal Qualities  Commitment to the values and vision of FORWARD in respect to the campaign against FGM and child and Force marriage as well as the campaign to secure the human and sexual rights of African woman and girls.  Commitment to challenging social attitudes and structures which result in the prevalence of violence against women and girls and to challenging all forms of oppression experienced by women from diverse backgrounds. 5