Location: Accra, Ghana
The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) is an independent civil society organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a globally dispersed Secretariat working in around 40 countries. It brings together a network of more than 708 independent experts working on human rights, democracy, governance and development issues where organized crime is increasingly pertinent.
GI-TOC is looking for a Programme Manager for the West Africa Observatory (remote, Ghana). The Programme Manager works as part of a multi-functional team supporting effective delivery of GI-TOC activities, under the direction of the Director of the West Africa Observatory and in close coordination with the grant management, finance and core support teams.
Main responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Director to ensure smooth management of projects, planning, implementing and tracking the Observatory team's work.
- Support timely, efficient implementation of projects.
- Manage invoices and payments to suppliers and consultants, and ensure procurement documentation follows GI-TOC policies.
- Manage project budgets and financial forecasts.
- Coordinate team input for narrative project reporting.
- Arrange project meetings and events, and support travel for staff, consultants and contributors.
- Support development of a team strategy, including analysis of functional data and recommendations.
- Liaise between team members and grant liaisons to meet funder procedures and audit requirements.
- Support sustainability through identifying new funding opportunities, preparing proposals and concept notes, and securing renewal of existing funding.
- Support conferences, events and other GI-TOC initiatives.
- Train new team members and mentor local civil society organizations affiliated with the Observatory on project management and donor reporting.
- Assist with establishing and registering a local presence in Ghana, should the organisation pursue this.
Required skills and experience:
- Degree in business administration/project management preferred
- 5+ years of professional experience in administration or project management
- Advanced budget management and financial forecasting skills
- Fluent in English and French
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Good communication skills and team player
- Accuracy, attention to detail, strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and motivated in a fast-paced environment
Contract: one year with possibility of renewal. Full-time. Flexible working environment.
Application Deadline : 30 October 2026 - 17:00 CET
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Global Initiative's BambooHR careers page. Candidates must currently reside in Accra, Ghana at the time of application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.