Head of Programmes

AI overview

Lead strategic programme initiatives ensuring measurable impact and compliance with donor requirements while fostering team excellence and capacity building.

Job Purpose

The Head of Programmes is responsible for the strategic leadership, design, implementation, and quality assurance of all programmes and projects in line with the strategy of the organization. The role ensures that programmes deliver measurable impact, comply with donor and regulatory requirements, and align with the organization’s mission and strategy.

Core Responsibilities

Programme Strategy Design and Execution

Lead the development of programme strategies aligned with organizational priorities and donor frameworks.
Ensure programmes are evidence-based, context-responsive, and technically sound.
Support programme concept development, proposal design, and logical framework development.
Align programme portfolios with funding opportunities, strategic priorities and expectations
Oversee end-to-end programme implementation and enforcement of programme quality standards and implementation guidelines.
Provide managerial oversight to programme teams.

Impact Assessment, Compliance and Reporting

Driver impact measurement, reporting, and learning processes.
Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation systems are embedded across all programmes
Ensure accountability to beneficiaries and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with donor rules, contractual obligations, and reporting timelines.
Review and approve donor reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead and manage programme staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Build technical and managerial capacity within programme teams.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of programme staff and volunteers
Promote cross-programme collaboration and knowledge sharing.

First Degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, or related field.
8 – 10 years of progressive programme leadership experience in not-for-profit or development organizations or any project-based organizations
Strong experience managing donor-funded programmes.
Deep understanding of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment and compliance frameworks.
Strong networking skills with a commitment to building community relationships
Excellent organization, project management, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a track record of successful public speaking and community engagement
Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems.

Interested candidates should attach a cover letter, along with their CV when applying for the role.

Applications Close: February 12, 2026