Vacancy Announcement: Programme and Policy Manager

ActionAid Senegal invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Programme and Policy Manager. Based at the Country Office in Senegal, the post holder will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Country Programme, ensuring alignment with ActionAid’s Country Strategy Paper and organisational priorities.

The role encompasses programme development and quality assurance, policy advocacy and influencing, strategic partnership management, resource mobilisation, and the strengthening of accountability and organisational effectiveness. The successful candidate will work closely with the Country Director, programme teams, local partners and key stakeholders to advance ActionAid Senegal’s mission of promoting human rights, social justice and the eradication of poverty.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration, Political Science, Development Studies or a related field, and have at least ten years of professional experience in social development, including a minimum of five years in a senior position within the development sector. Fluency in both French and English is essential.

Application deadline: 5 November 2026, at close of business (COB).

Applications should be submitted to recruitment.senegal@actionaid.org by the stated deadline. Both internal and external candidates are eligible to apply. ActionAid Senegal particularly encourages applications from women.