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The Head of Programs will play a critical role in providing strategic oversight for the organization’s program portfolio, ensuring high-quality implementation, measurable impact, and alignment with our mission and strategic priorities.
This role is ideal for a strategic, experienced, and impact-driven professional with strong expertise in program leadership, design, implementation, and organizational strategy within the nonprofit or development sector.
Job Description
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational programs and projects.
Lead the development and execution of program strategies, annual work plans, and operational priorities aligned with organizational goals.
Ensure program quality, impact, compliance, and effective monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting processes.
Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to program teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with donors, government agencies, development partners, and other key stakeholders to support organizational growth.
Identify funding opportunities, manage program risks, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and represent the organization in high-level engagements and strategic forums.
Perform other related related duties that support the achievement of the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.
Requirements
A PhD or Master’s Public Policy, Political Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
7–9 years of progressive experience in program leadership, management, and implementation within nonprofit, development, or social impact organizations.
Strong expertise in program strategy, project management, monitoring and evaluation, safeguarding, and results-based programming.
Proven experience leading multi-sectoral programs, managing cross-functional teams, and engaging donors through proposal development and reporting.
Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, accountable, and mission-driven approach.
In line with our client’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.
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