At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful projects improving women's health and rights globally.
- Company: Join FIGO, the largest alliance for obstetricians and gynecologists worldwide.
- Benefits: Part-time role with flexible hours and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's health while working with diverse partners.
- Qualifications: Experience in global health project management and fluency in English and French.
About FIGO
Every year, hundreds of thousands of women die from causes that are preventable. FIGO, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, brings together expertise globally to address this. We are the world's largest alliance of professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists, working across more than 142 countries to improve the health, rights and lives of women and girls globally. We work through obstetricians and gynecologists and their professional societies, supporting them to advance high-quality reproductive and maternal healthcare by strengthening health systems, influencing policy and raising the standards of practice in their countries. At global level, we harness clinical knowledge to produce global evidence and standards on women’s health.
The role is within the Programmes and Partnerships team, which secures and manages funding from institutional funders. As a Programme Manager, you will lead day-to-day delivery and management of FIGO projects across the full project cycle. This will include the Advocating for Safe Abortion (ASA) programme, a multi-country initiative now in its seventh year, working with national professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists across Francophone West Africa to drive change in policy, clinical practice and societal attitudes on abortion care. This is complex, multi-partner work in a politically sensitive area. It requires judgement, strong relationships, and the ability to hold both the detail and the bigger picture.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven experience of managing institutionally funded projects in global health or international development, across the full project lifecycle.
- Experience managing advocacy-focused projects and working with a diverse range of partners across multiple countries.
- Strong skills in financial management, donor reporting and partner coordination.
- Experience developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks on projects.
- Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) — essential for this role.
- Familiarity with sexual and reproductive health and rights, or experience working in West Africa, is a strong advantage.
This is a part-time role at 3 days per week, initially contracted until January 2029. FIGO's Programmes and Partnerships portfolio is growing, and we anticipate opportunities to extend or expand the role beyond that.
Programme Manager (3 days a week) (French Speaking & Writing) employer: International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
FIGO is an exceptional employer dedicated to improving women's health globally, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that values diversity and innovation. As a Programme Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects in a politically sensitive area while working with a passionate team committed to making a difference. With flexible part-time hours and a focus on employee growth, FIGO provides a unique environment for professionals looking to contribute meaningfully to global health initiatives.
Contact Details:
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Recruitment Team
