Programme Manager

About CCI:

Childhood Cancer International (CCI) is a global network committed to improving the lives of children and adolescents with cancer, childhood cancer survivors, and their families. We work with members across the world to promote better access to care, research, and advocacy.

About the role:

The Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of CCI's international programmes and projects. This role requires strong project management capabilities, cross-cultural communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex programmes simultaneously across diverse geographies. The PM works closely with the SGPM, and partner organisations to ensure impactful and well-governed programme delivery.

Indefinite-term contract: starts in June 2026

Location: Remote (home-based)

Reports to: Executive Director (ED)

Responsibilities:

Programme Design and Development

• Under the guidance of ED and with the support of the programme management team, develop new project proposals and concept notes as part of the fundraising and programme development process

• Lead the design, launch, and delivery of new programmes, in alignment with the CCI team.

 Programme Management

• Lead the end-to-end management of CCI's global programme portfolio, ensuring timely delivery, quality reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.

• Oversee programmes implementation across multiple countries and CCI regions, including field assessments coordination and comprehensive programme reporting.

• Monitor projects, identify areas for improvement, and ensure best practices are maintained.

• Prepare comprehensive reports for all funders on a quarterly and annual basis.

• Under the guidance of ED and with the support of the programme management team, uphold standardised reporting frameworks across projects, capturing insights and data to build a strong evidence base for future programme growth.

 General Responsibilities

• Support the establishment of internal processes to measure the social value generated by CCI's programmes and projects.

• Support the Communications and Brand Manager with content for social media campaigns, and collaborate with them for the launch of new projects and programmes.

• Collaborate with the Administrator for the development of internal organisational procedures, as identified throughout the programme implementation.

• Support the planning and delivery of the CCI Global Annual Conference, including educational sessions and workshops, and contribute to the global and regional conferences as agreed with the ED.·  

• In general, provide support to the ED.

• Assist CCI global with general administration tasks related to the programme.

 Representation & Networking

• Network with programme related stakeholders.

• Represent CCI in external forums, such as engagements with the WHO and SIOP.

• Accompany the Executive Director in strategic partnership meetings with key stakeholders and prospective collaborators.

Job requirements:

i. Experience and qualifications:

Essential:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in programme management, ideally within a multi-country environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to produce clear, professional reports and correspondence.

• Digital literacy in business software and collaborative tools.

Preferred:

• Experience designing and embedding Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks and continuous improvement processes.

• Experience working with federated or membership-based structures.

• Professional fluency in Spanish, both written and spoken.

ii. Core competencies

• Flexibility & resilience: comfortable navigating change and finding a way forward.

• Initiative & proactivity: brings ideas and energy to the role.

• Interpersonal relations: enjoys working with people and builds good relationships across cultures and contexts.

• Collaborative work: values others' input and works well with colleagues and partners alike.

• Integrity & accountability: brings honesty and reliability to their work.

Employment details:

• This is a full-time position, with an indefinite-term contract.

• The role can be remote, flexible home-based work, providing that the employee is available for occasional international travel and in-person work.

• This role offers an annual salary of €34,000, excluding bonus.

• Contractual hours of work are 38 per week.

• 22 days of annual leave, and no other benefits are provided (such as medical or pension).

• Ideally, the Programme Manager, will start in June 2026 (the start date is negotiable).

How to apply:

Applications should include:

• curriculum vitae highlighting the education and work experience, including results and achievements.

• cover letter outlining the candidate’s suitability for the role, referring their proven experience and competences to the requirements mentioned in this job description. The candidate’s particular motivation in applying for this role within CCI is also expected.

• three people who can provide references (if shortlisted, will be requested).

Only applications submitted by email will be considered, and only if they follow these instructions:

• email subject: PM application + Candidate’s Full Name

• application to be submitted at: headoffice@cci.care and cc director@cci.care

• application deadline: 12 April, at 23:59 CET (Amsterdam time, GMT+1)

Please note that applications will be reviewed by our team, and not by automated systems. This means that while we understand that candidates may use AI tools to structure ideas for the application, we expect the person filling this role to be able to prove their own critical thinking and flow of ideas in writing, and during interviews. We are interested in getting to know real people (you!), so we encourage candidates to make the best of their CV and cover letter to show us who they are. :)