PROGRAMME MANAGER @ AFRICA GOVERNANCE CENTRE
The Africa Governance Centre is seeking a highly qualified Programme Manager to lead strategic initiatives from its office in Accra, Ghana. This full-time, on-site role involves the comprehensive planning, coordination, and delivery of assigned thematic portfolios. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing annual work plans and budgets that align with the Centre's strategic objectives, ensuring that all activities adhere to the highest standards of ethics and governance. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage complex, multi-country initiatives and influence policy across the African continent. In addition to administrative management, the Programme Manager will foster vital partnerships with governments, intergovernmental institutions, development finance institutions, and think tanks. The role requires supervising a diverse team of consultants and project officers, as well as organizing high-level conferences and stakeholder dialogues. Candidates will be expected to produce significant knowledge products, including policy briefs and technical papers, to support the Centre's mission. Strong leadership skills and a commitment to gender equality and inclusive governance are essential for success in this demanding yet rewarding position.
Key Requirements
Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Governance, Political Science, Law, Economics, or International Relations.
Minimum 7–10 years’ relevant experience in programme design, implementation, or policy coordination.
Demonstrated understanding of Africa’s political, economic, and governance landscape.
Proven ability to manage multi-country initiatives and engage senior-level stakeholders.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills are mandatory.
Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French, Arabic, or Portuguese is highly desirable.
Strong commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and collaborative governance frameworks.
Experience in preparing annual work plans, budgets, and detailed progress reports.
Capacity to organize large-scale conferences, fellowships, and stakeholder dialogues.
Ability to produce high-quality knowledge products, policy briefs, and technical papers.
Experience supervising consultants, technical experts, and project officers in a professional setting.