Field Programme Manager (locally recruited)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT 

The Department of Programmes is the central management and coordinating function for programme delivery. It is responsible for the implementation of IDLO’s global programme portfolio in line with the organizational strategy. Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, Burkina Faso, the Field Programme Manager engages with internal and external functions in order to manage the IDLO Programmes including developing the design and management of the complete work and staffing plan, budget. The incumbent may represent IDLO with Partners, IDLO HQ staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, donors and civil society. 

THE POSITION 

Summary of Functions: 
1. Manage day-to-day programme implementation. 
2. Ensure Programme compliance with donor contract as well as quality standards.  
3. Oversee Programme Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation. 
4. Programme Development and Programme Representation.  
5. Lead the team, ensuring effective, efficient, results-based, and timely delivery of activities and results. 
 
Key results expected 
1. Manage day-to-day program implementation and issues, including oversight of implementing partners, work planning, budget management, monitoring, and reporting, and ensure that all phases of the project are consistent with the project design and delivery schedule: 

• Monitor revisions to project design and work plans; make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections. 
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with the IDLO HQ Finance Department and HQ Programme counterpart in order to build accurate financial forecasts, including reviewing financial reports and identifying areas of over- or under-spending, and flagging any urgent budgetary issues. 
• In coordination with HR, oversee the timely identification of contractors and employees as well as the processing of contracts. 
• Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of financial and narrative reports; highlighting the value and impact the Programme/activity brings. 

2. Ensure Programme compliance with donor contract as well as quality standards: 

• Ensure compliance with Programme contracts and subcontracts. 
• In consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, review, draft and advise on contracts, agreements and other legal documents.  
• Conduct research on legal, political, social, and economic events, trends, and/or developments relating to the Programme; respond to internal and external requests for such research. 
• Design, research, draft, and edit legal working papers, memos, briefs, and other original materials in the field experience, and utilize these materials for the development of relevant outputs. 
• Ensure Programme deliverables meet quality standards and proactively seek input from relevant substantive internal experts. 

3. Oversee Programme Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation: 

• Collaborate with the Evaluation team and liaise closely with the relevant Programme units on the evaluation of Programmes. 
• Identify and report difficulties or possible changes in the Programme strategy, objectives, results or activities, and make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections. 
• Identify project and team successes and lead documentation for internal and external information sharing.  

4. Programme Development and Programme Representation:  

• Represent IDLO in Programme events, and under the guidance of the supervisor, build relationships with donors, UN agencies, government institutions; CSO's and other stakeholders in the rule of law field, through meeting and the preparation of reports and briefs. 
• In coordination with the supervisor and the Programme Design and Development Unit, generate ideas and identify new Programme opportunities; provide substantive input in the development of proposals or concept notes aimed at innovatively expanding IDLO’s Programme portfolio in line with country/regional/organizational strategies. 
• Responsible for design of implementation plans by means of standardized Programme cycle management tools, logic models and frameworks, work plans, monitoring reports, and others.  
• Effectively supervise the team and lead by providing clear direction, addressing development, and performance management through ongoing dialogue, and mentoring; fostering a teamwork approach in meeting objectives and goals; address possible conflicts in a positive and constructive manner; encourage initiative and maintain effective working relationships within a multi-cultural setting.  

Education: 

An advanced university degree in international development, law, public administration, business administration, public policy, or other relevant social sciences is required.

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years of significant relevant professional experience within an international organization, INGO, designing and implementing programmes in capacity development and Rule of Law Programming. Managerial experience is required. 

Language: 

Fluency of French and English is required.

Specific knowledge, skills, and behavioral competencies:  
- Familiarity with standard programme and data management tools, as well as results-based management and monitoring and evaluation principles; 
- Sound expertise in the field of administration of justice. 
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT software and internet software.  
- Works well with others and actively participates. Shares information, contributes, encourages and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others.

- Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation.  Works effectively across and within IDLO organizational boundaries. 
- Acts as a role model and offers guidance to colleagues. Takes initiative to share knowledge, experiences and information with others. Accepts and gives constructive feedback (up, down and across) to develop and motivate others. 
- Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.  
- The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit. 
- Ability and willingness to travel to the regions, if necessary. 
- Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.

- Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives.

For this nationally recruited employee position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of an extension subject to performance and availability of funding.  IDLO shall offer a yearly basic salary of XOF 27,869,259.  
  
IDLO employees are responsible for compliance with income tax laws of their country of nationality or residence and/or of any other relevant fiscal jurisdiction. 
 
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies. 
 
IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature; or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process. 
 
In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process. 

Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications in English, including an updated CV and cover letter only.

Application deadline: 31 August 2026 (23:59hrs Rome Time)