Programme Manager

Do you want to lead and shape the programme and partnership profile of a leading international humanitarian law initiative? The Diakonia International Humanitarian Law centre is now looking for a person to maximise the programmatic potential of the IHL centre.

The Diakonia International Humanitarian Law Centre is an independent expert group that provides rapid and in-depth advice on the laws of war to ensure the protection of people in conflict zones worldwide. As a centre of excellence, we share knowledge about and promote international law relevant for situations of armed conflict through research, advocacy, and training. Our rapid and in-depth analyses enable the humanitarian sector to respond to urgent needs and improve international law and its application.  

The Centre is part of the Swedish development organisation Diakonia and has regional teams based in Bamako, Nairobi, Beirut, and Jerusalem, which cover conflicts in the Middle East, West Africa, East and Central Africa and emerging crises worldwide.  

Through our progressive and inclusive approach, we aspire to secure the strongest possible protection for every person effected by armed conflict. No one should be left unprotected; no situation is beyond the law.  

The Programmes and Partnership Manager will provide management of the programmatic portfolio of the Centre, and expert quality assurance across the Centre’s methods work, as well as lead the development of tools and standards in line with institutional commitments. The Programmes and Partnership Manager will also be tasked with the strategic development of the programme, coupled with innovative methods work, to facilitate high quality programmatic interventions with accompanying tools to frame and shape powerful and change driven interventions, helping to facilitate positive behaviour change in crisis settings.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Programme and Partnerships Manager to lead and coordinate the programmatic and methodological work of our Centre, alongside management of our partner portfolio.

Your work puts people we work for and the contexts we operate in at the Centre. In doing so, you sustain a human rights-based approach and the perspective of people living in armed conflict. You report to the IHL Centre Director and collaborate closely with IHL Centre staff, as well as other Diakonia programme staff and global support teams.

We are looking for an experienced Programme and Partnerships Manager, one having worked on humanitarian or human rights related work. You have over 8 years of experience in human rights, development or humanitarian work that includes:

Be a part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by armed conflict. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our Centre's programmes and engage with a network of influential partners.

Location: Stockholm (other duty stations maybe considered)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Employment type and duration: Full time position (grant funded) - at least until 31st May 2027.

If you have the essential experience and qualifications outlined for this position, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your CV and one-page cover letter outlining your relevant experience, by 09 September 2024.

If you have questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please contact Stephen Wilkinson at stephen.wilkinson@diakonia.se . Please, DO NOT use this email to submit your CV.

The Centre is committed to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and strives to be representative of all sections of society. We know that different perspectives, experiences, and competences are key for Diakonia to be a relevant, capable, and successful organisation. The Centre therefore strives to recruit staff with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.