Hybrid Senior Project Manager

at Zinc Network

• Job title: Senior Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Project Manager leading a donor-funded programme focused on countering violent extremist narratives. Working with diverse teams and stakeholders in Central Asia and delivering strategic communications.

Responsibilities

• **What you’ll be doing**
• Provide day to day management and contribute to the technical direction for the programme, serving as a key point of contact with donor and partners;
• Support the design and delivery of evidence-based communication interventions to counter violent extremist narratives;
• Support and contribute to the development of strategies, work plans, and results frameworks aligned with donor priorities and regional needs;
• Work closely and manage cross-functional teams - including strategists, researchers, creatives, digital specialists, and regional partners - ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge integration;
• Represent Zinc Network to government counterparts, civil society partners, and international stakeholders across Central Asia;
• Provide senior support to project implementation, budget management, and risk mitigation to ensure timely and compliant delivery;
• Ensure consistent application of safeguarding, security, and ethical communication principles;
• Provide senior oversight on reporting, MEL, and donor engagement, ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs and learning;
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge sharing within the broader strategic communications and the CVE community.
• All while embodying the values of Zinc Network

Requirements

• **What we need from you…**
• Bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent industry experience in communications, international development, security studies, behavioural science, or a related field;
• Proven record in delivering strategic communications, counter-disinformation, or CVE programming, ideally in fragile or sensitive contexts;
• Senior-level experience managing international, donor-funded programmes (FCDO, USAID, EU, UN, or similar);
• Experience applying behavioural science and audience insights to design communication interventions;
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing operational environments;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to donors and high-level stakeholders;
• Strong track record in stakeholder engagement and partnership management, including with governments, civil society, and media organisations;
• Regional knowledge and professional experience in Central Asia, with understanding of political, media, and cultural dynamics;
• Working proficiency in Russian or a Central Asian language is advantageous.