Senior Manager Strategy, Planning and Global Health Programmes

• Senior Manager - Strategy, Planning and Global Health Programmes
  
  • International Organization

About Our Client

Our client is an international organisation based in Geneva.

As part of its ongoing strategic evolution, the organisation is strengthening its capabilities in programme optimisation, planning and cross-functional coordination, and is seeking a Senior Manager to support the delivery of key strategic priorities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Planning, you will play a central role in driving coordination, structuring key processes and ensuring effective delivery of complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and programme management capabilities within a global and matrix environment.

Strategic Coordination & Programme Delivery

• Lead the operationalisation of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across departments and stakeholders
• Act as a central coordination point between internal teams, partners and country stakeholders
• Structure and drive implementation plans, ensuring timely execution and delivery

Planning, Performance & Risk Management

• Oversee planning cycles, performance tracking and reporting frameworks
• Monitor progress against objectives and proactively identify risks and mitigation actions
• Support budgeting, forecasting and organisational planning processes

Stakeholder Engagement & Partner Coordination

• Build and manage relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Act as a key interface with partners and support alignment on priorities and implementation approaches
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration in a complex international environment

Process Design & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and refine guidelines, tools and processes to support programme implementation
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and impact
• Drive structured ways of working across teams

Representation & Cross-Functional Initiatives

• Contribute to organisation-wide initiatives and working groups
• Represent the function in strategic discussions and support leadership priorities
• Provide high-quality inputs for internal decision-making and governance processes

The Successful Applicant

• 8-12 years of experience in strategy, programme management, consulting
• Strong experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Excellent analytical, structuring and problem-solving skills
• Experience in international organisations, development or public organisation is a strong asset
• Background in management consulting or transformation roles is a plus
• Advanced degree in economics, international development, business or related field
• Autonomous, structured and able to operate in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Fluent English required, French is an asset

What's on Offer

• Strategic role within a globally recognised international organisation
• High level of exposure and cross-functional collaboration
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale programmes
• 5-year contract, based in Geneva

Quote job ref

JN-052026-7026005

Job Function

Consultancy, Strategy & Change

Specialisation

Consulting

Industry

Not For Profit

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-052026-7026005