Programme Manager

Philanthropy Europe Association

About the Organisation

Philea, the Philanthropy Europe Association, nurtures a diverse and inclusive ecosystem of foundations, philanthropic organizations, and networks working for the common good. With individual philanthropies and national-level infrastructure organizations in over 30 countries as members, we unite over 7500 public-benefit foundations that seek to improve life for people and communities in Europe and around the world. Our vision is for philanthropy to use its full potential to co-shape and support a pluralistic, just, and resilient society that centers people and the planet. To achieve this, our mission is to enable, encourage, and empower the philanthropic community to build a better today and tomorrow.

About the role

Programme Manager at Philea, the Philanthropy Europe Association, plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization's mission to harness the potential of European philanthropy. This position involves overseeing and coordinating various programs and activities that align with Philea's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Develop project plans, objectives, and timelines,
• Monitor project progress, evaluate impact, and ensure major milestones are met and delivery meets quality standards
• Prepare and manage project budgets, supervise the process of making payments and invoices, track/prepare expense reports, and allocate resources effectively
• Draft and write summarising notes and briefs for funders, as well as funding proposals, narratives, and financial reports related to peer-learning activities and projects.
• Provide program staff with guidance and feedback, hold regular check-ins, create and share professional development and hands-on learning opportunities with the team
• Contribute to grant proposals and progress reports for grants given to relevant peer-learning activities and projects
• Actively engage with members, implementing partners, and funding partners in planning, decision-making, and assessment/learning processes
• Report to the head of the cluster, communicate progress, and challenges through regular updates and meetings; seek guidance for mitigating potential risks and issues that could impact program delivery, and discuss opportunities for process improvement 

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• Previous experience in a philanthropy support organization, foundation, and NGO think tank either as a program/portfolio manager, associate
• Vast experience in program design and implementation of in-person and online events
• Topical expertise on challenges facing institutional philanthropy and wider civil society in Europe
• Strong pedagogical capabilities and a track record in empowering teams and skill-building
• Approachable and pragmatic, able to find solutions amidst complexity.
• Experience in financial management and fundraising
• Experience in stakeholder and community engagement, and building communities across cultural and national boundaries (building and managing communities, working with membership organizations collaboratives is desirable) Experience managing teams
• Fluency in designing and implementing programmatic activities and learning spaces for social impact
• Articulate and dynamic with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, inspire, and motivate people across cultural and organizational contexts
• Demonstrated experience in practicing facilitation would be a plus
• Fluency in English and other European languages would be a plus
• Non-formal or formal education in philanthropy, non-profit management, and leadership is desirable.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Transportation Allowance
• Home office Allowance
• Meal Vouchers
• Telework Allowance
• Additional Holidays
• Group Health, Pension & Private Trips Insurance

Conditions of employment

• You need to be eligible to work in Belgium

Working locations

• Remotely working in Brussels Belgium

How to apply

• Send an email to [email protected] with a CV in English, a reference, and a cover letter and with the subject line "Programme Manager" on 10th March 2025 at 5 PM

Interviews

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

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