Senior Programme Manager - Education

Porticus Foundation • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • $108k - $150k / year • 21h ago

Who we are

Porticus is a philanthropic organization that aims to create a just and sustainable future where human dignity flourishes. Our work aims to strengthen the resilience of communities so that all people have ownership over their future and natural resources are used in a sustainable way. Our work is realized through strong networks of partners including local and global NGOs, communities, people with lived experience, policy makers and co-funders. With colleagues based in 14 offices around the world in six regions, we want to provide solutions to today’s social and environmental problems that benefit generations to come in four areas: the natural environment, society, education and faith.

In close collaboration with our partners, we design initiatives that contribute to systems-change and benefit future generations in the following Sectors:

Strengthening our Societies – making sure all people have agency to lead self-determined lives and contribute to their communities through social justice
Building Future Generations – strengthening education systems to nurture social and emotional learning, especially for children in extreme adversity
Caring for the Earth – ensuring a fair transition to a sustainable future
Fostering Vital Faith Communities – enable the Catholic Church as a force for good in the world

In each of these Sectors, Porticus’ focus areas include specific global social and environmental Challenges.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Senior Programme Manager with deep experience in education systems strengthening, crisis-affected contexts, and locally grounded development work, ideally with a strong background in Haiti or similar fragile environments. This role will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of a complex, multi-stakeholder education programme in Haiti, aligning with both Porticus’s strategy and Haiti’s national education priorities.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Act as a thought leader in education and development, promoting systemic change and high-impact outcomes.
Lead the implementation of a multi-year education initiative in Haiti.
Set clear, ambitious objectives and ensure continuous learning and adaptation through monitoring and evaluation (MEL).

Programme Design & Implementation

Develop and implement education programmes focused on systemic and lasting change.
Apply a meaningful participation approach, and integrate safeguarding and GESI (gender equality and social inclusion) lenses.
Design and oversee annual work plans, budgets, and results frameworks.
Commission and interpret evaluations to extract learning and inform programme adaptation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
Serve as the foundation’s primary liaison in Haiti, building trusted relationships with local actors, government ministries, and NGOs.
Facilitate inclusive, cross-sector collaboration with implementing partners and communities.
Represent the foundation at strategic convenings and joint initiatives.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Oversee MEL systems to track progress, extract learning, and adapt strategy in real time.
Support grantee and partner capacity for data collection, learning, and reporting.
Commission and manage evaluations to inform both internal and external learning agendas.

Grant making & Portfolio Oversight

Identify, assess, and manage a portfolio of education grants and partners in Haiti with the potential to manage US-based grant partnerships.
Conduct due diligence, review proposals, and prepare funding recommendations.
Provide technical and operational support to ensure accountability and mutual learning.

Internal Collaboration

Work closely with colleagues across Porticus (finance, MEL, communications) to ensure operational excellence.
Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and learning cycles within the global education team.
Actively contribute to the Porticus North America team’s regional strategic priorities on belonging, housing, and non-financial support to partners

Qualifications

Required qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Policy, International Development, or related fields.
7–10 years of progressive experience in education programme management, especially in low-income, conflict-affected, or fragile contexts.
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes with governments and civil society.
Deep understanding of the Haitian context, including its cultural, educational, and political dynamics.
Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, and adaptive learning.
Fluency in Haitian Creole and French preferred; professional proficiency in English.

Preferred qualifications

Prior experience working in Haiti or with Haitian-led organisations.
Experience with philanthropic institutions and managing education-related grants.
Background in crisis-affected or emergency education programmes.

Key Competencies

Strategic & Systems Thinking: Ability to identify leverage points in complex systems and craft high-impact interventions.
Cultural Fluency: Adept at navigating diverse cultural, institutional, and political settings with respect and awareness.
Collaborative Leadership: Builds inclusive partnerships and facilitates co-creation processes with humility and integrity.
Political Astuteness: Reads the political landscape and engages diplomatically with various actors to build consensus.
Mission-Driven Resilience: Demonstrates endurance, optimism, and adaptability in the face of challenges.

What we offer

Of course, it is a two-way street, which means that we offer not only a competitive salary, but we believe in a healthy work-life balance. This is what you can expect from us:

Salary range of $108,000 to $150,000 gross per year. These ranges are based on full-time availability.
Location: New York City, NY.
Full-time availability (40 hours/week).
Hybrid working opportunity; we aim for a 40/60 office/home-work balance.
Take advantage of our Flexible Working Guidelines and work up to 10 days per year from abroad, anywhere in the world.
4 volunteering days per year.
Competitive benefits package (incl. holidays, pension scheme, insurances, etc.)

To apply: please submit your CV and cover letter in English by Friday, July 18.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Porticus is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, LGBTQI candidates, women, ethnic, racial and religious minorities, and other underrepresented groups.

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