Programme Manager, Kvinna till Kvinna Jordan

About the role

Kvinna till Kvinna is looking for a Programme Manager to lead its country programme in Jordan, based in Amman and reporting to the MENA Regional Director. The role covers programme development, operational planning, partnership strengthening and quality assurance, and ensures the programme responds to the evolving context of women's rights organisations and feminist movements in Jordan.

Key responsibilities

• Identify new programme opportunities, potential partnerships and areas for development and growth.
• Build and maintain equitable, trust-based partnerships with women's rights and feminist organisations, movements, networks and emerging groups.
• Provide strategic support and capacity strengthening to partners, including learning exchanges and networking.
• Ensure programme quality by reviewing partner proposals, work plans and reports, and overseeing monitoring and follow-up.
• Contribute to funding proposals and programme development with partners and regional colleagues.
• Represent Kvinna till Kvinna externally and coordinate with donors, civil society, INGOs and UN agencies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Rights, Gender Studies, Social Sciences or a relevant field.
• At least seven years of experience designing, managing and implementing feminist development, women's rights or human rights programmes.
• Solid experience in project cycle management, including planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of Jordan's political and development context, and proven experience building partnerships with local civil society and capacity-strengthening local organisations.
• Experience collaborating with UN agencies, international NGOs, donors and other stakeholders.
• Full professional proficiency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Previous experience in partnership development and in women's economic empowerment and GBV programmes is an asset.

Required skills

• Project cycle management (planning, monitoring and evaluation)
• Strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills
• Leadership, interpersonal skills and relationship building

What we offer

• Full-time position on a one-year contract, renewable, starting in early January 2027.
• An international workplace with colleagues committed to advancing women's rights.

Applications close on 15 November 2026 via the organisation's recruitment platform; they must be in English and include a CV and a motivational letter.