A well-reputed National NGO requires the services of an experienced professional for the position of “Head of Programs” based at Quetta, Pakistan. This is a Senior Management Position and Head of Programs contributes to the program strategy by analyzing ongoing operations and challenges, researching best practices, and understanding industry trends. He/ She guides and coaches the Program Team and MEAL section holding them accountable for both people management and the team's overall results. He/ She also simultaneously leads, executes, and oversees a wide range of current projects, identifying areas for tactical improvement and strategic growth across all facets of the program.
Major Responsibilities:
The Head of Programs will
- Provide strategic leadership and expertise to the program
- Provide timely and high-quality proposals and reports to donors
- Ensure the development and utilization of best practices for technical interventions
- Network with, and represent the organization to partners (government authorities, donors, INGOs, local NGOs, CBOs etc.)
- Lead the Program & MEAL Sections with the goal of ensuring consistency among the policies, practices and compliance programs.
- Work with SMT to proactively identify potential risks, conflicts and areas of exposure, mitigate such conflicts
- Initiating and setting goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
- Planning the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes
- Develop and approve budgets and operational plans
The successful candidate must have or be:
- Must have a Master’s degree (or above) in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Management Sciences or Disaster Management etc.
- Must have more than 15 years’ Experience of working with various International and National NGOs in development and humanitarian projects.
- Must be a self-starter who displays excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to effectively organize using a collaborative approach
- Must possess a highly flexible and efficient approach to managing his/her own time and those of team members, in particular, an ability to multitask, manage and meet multiple concurrent deadlines
- Have an in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to community development and SDGs.
- Experience of developing concept notes and proposals for a variety of national and international donors.
- Experience of successful fundraising and dealing with EC, UN, USAID and other international donors
- Experience of developing links with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors, and other stakeholders
- Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Goals, Sphere Standards, Do No Harm policy, Red- Cross/ Red-crescent Code of Conduct, Humanitarian Accountability Program etc.
- Excellent written and spoken English Interested candidates may send their CV with a photo & 02 references and Cover letter
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