Senior Programme Associate (Public Partnerships)

TL;DR

Senior Programme Associate (Public Partnerships): Managing and coordinating EU funds for humanitarian and development aid distributed to hirify.global offices worldwide with an accent on project proposal quality and legal compliance. Focus on providing technical assistance for project implementation, monitoring expenditures, and strengthening the capacity of regional and country offices.

Location: Brussels, Belgium. hirify.global will not facilitate the issuance of a visa or work authorization for this general service category position.

Company

hirify.global works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential.

What you will do

• Manage the total commitment of EU funds for humanitarian and development aid.
• Coordinate the preparation, design, and monitoring of project proposals to ensure high quality and legal compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to country and regional offices regarding project implementation, amendments, and reporting.
• Maintain regular dialogue with EU geographical and thematic desks to identify collaboration opportunities.
• Monitor programme implementation progress and ensure eligible expenditures are liquidated within approved timeframes.
• Strengthen the capacity of partnership teams through training on EU/ECHO legal requirements.

Requirements

• Secondary education in a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in project management, grant management, financial management, or humanitarian programming.
• Proficiency in English and French is required.
• Must possess valid work authorization for Belgium.

Nice to have

• Experience with DG ECHO or DG INTPA.
• Knowledge of FAFA, IMDA, or PAGODA.
• Expertise in results-based management and EU legal compliance.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Inclusive work environment committed to diversity and the protection of children's rights.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Paid parental leave and breastfeeding breaks.
• Reasonable accommodation provided for persons with disabilities.