Location: Geneva
Contract type: Short-term consultancy
Start date: 14 October 2026
End date: 31 December 2026

About the role

Key responsibilities

Partner management and programme close-out

• Support community partners in completing outstanding programmatic and financial deliverables.

• Coordinate the review of final reports and the processing of final partner payments.

• Maintain an overview of partner progress, outstanding actions, risks and deadlines.

• Manage the extension of one partner agreement, including the revised scope, budget, timeline, approvals and deliverables.

Evidence, learning and knowledge management

• Oversee the collection of evidence, results and lessons learned from the current programme phase.

• Coordinate access to relevant documents, partners, donors and stakeholders.

• Review key outputs and ensure that findings are clear, relevant and useful for the next phase.

• Support the dissemination and use of findings among relevant stakeholders.

Preparation of the next programme phase

• Lead the operational preparations for the next phase of the catalytic fund.

• Manage RFP processes across different funding routes.

• Coordinate technical evaluation panels.

• Support due diligence, internal approvals and contracting for selected partners.

Steering committee and stakeholder coordination

• Coordinate the programme Steering Committee, including meeting planning, agendas, briefing materials, decision papers and meeting records.

• Facilitate decision-making and follow up on agreed actions.

• Maintain effective communication with donors, community representatives, partners, consultants and internal teams.

• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, budgets, partner performance and key decisions.

Reporting and handover

• Maintain an integrated workplan covering programme close-out, partner activities, evidence and learning, and preparations for the next phase.

• Escalate significant risks or delays and support their timely resolution.

• Maintain clear and organised records of key documents, decisions and approvals.

• Prepare a concise end-of-assignment handover covering progress, outstanding actions, deadlines, risks and recommended next steps.

Requirements

Education

• University degree in public health, business administration, public administration, social sciences or a related field.

• Equivalent professional training, study or work experience may also be considered.

Professional experience

• Demonstrated experience working with international programme processes and systems, including RFPs, contracting, finance, payments and grant or catalytic investment mechanisms.

• Strong project management experience, including the coordination of partners, budgets, timelines, risks and deliverables.

• Experience working with community organisations on health, social impact or development programmes is an advantage.

Competencies

• Strong project management and organisational skills.

• Excellent coordination, communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.

• Ability to keep complex processes on track within tight deadlines.

• Strong stakeholder management and follow-up skills.

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Language requirements

• Fluent English is essential.

• French is an advantage