Talent Pool - Project Manager - International Governance, Peace & Stabilisation
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- · Regional experience in East & Central Africa
- · Experience working with research, monitoring & evaluation, or evidence-based programmes
- · Knowledge of governance, stabilisation, or security sector programming
- Key Responsibilities
- · Manage end-to-end delivery of donor-funded programmes
- · Lead financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting in line with donor requirements
- · Oversee technical reporting and deliverables to clients and partners
- · Coordinate with in-country teams, partners, and stakeholders
- · Ensure compliance with donor regulations and internal processes
- · Support programme adaptation in complex and evolving contexts
- · Contributing to project expansion and portfolio growth
Full description
**Project Manager – International Governance, Peace & Stabilisation Programmes (TALENT POOL)Location: Remote (must be able to work to East and Central Africa time zones, with around 10% of time on project sites)About GIST Research
**GIST is a global research, advisory, and programme delivery firm operating in complex and high-risk environments across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. We work with governments, international organisations, and NGOs to design and deliver practical, high-impact solutions.
Our teams combine strong analytical expertise with on the ground access in hard-to-reach areas, enabling us to respond effectively to local challenges. Our work spans conflict analysis, institutional strengthening, and innovative approaches to aid delivery in fragile settings.
We prioritise long-term partnerships and local knowledge, working closely with trusted experts to deliver sustainable results. GIST is known for its independence, integrity, and ability to turn insight into action.
About This Talent Pool
We are creating a Project Manager talent pool for upcoming and anticipated work in East and Central Africa, notably Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Mozambique.PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A LIVE VACANCY but an opportunity to register your interest in future Project Manager roles within our organisation. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted as new projects are confirmed.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in international development, governance, or stabilisation programming to manage delivery of complex, donor-funded programmes across East and Central Africa (mainly Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Mozambique), including fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS).
This is not a generalist PM role. You will bring hands-on experience managing donor-funded programmes, including financial oversight and technical reporting, and be comfortable operating in politically sensitive and operationally complex environments.
About You – Essential Experience
To be considered, you must demonstrate:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in project management within:
o International development
o Governance, peacebuilding, security or stabilisation programmes
- Proven experience managing programmes funded by bilateral or multilateral donors, such as:
o FCDO, EU, UN agencies, World Bank, US Government
· Direct experience managing financial and technical reporting to donors