Deputy Director of Programmes

Roles & Responsibilities

The Deputy of Programmes will ensure:

Programme Planning, Management, and Implementation

• Assist in designing and implementing evidence-based programmes in line with the Foundation's mission, values, and core elements.

• Support the programme team in achieving the Foundation's objectives through effective coordination, technical support, and guidance.

• Assist in ensuring that all programme activities comply with internal policies and legal guidelines, contributing to a culture of accountability and integrity

Program Reviews, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Program Learning

• Help establish consistent, objective program performance standards

• Monitor performance, identify areas for improvement, provide feedback to Programme/Project Managers, and assist in resolving complex problems.

Resource & Risk Management

• Support recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of team.

• Provide supervision and counsel for team

• Assist in the allocation and prioritization of resources to ensure successful programme delivery across teams.

Financial Oversight

• Contribute to the development and monitoring of programme/project budgets, ensuring activities remain within approved financial parameters.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align programme objectives and enhance collaborative efforts

• Collaborate with the Partnerships & Development Function to coordinate and enlist ecosystem partners, building new relationships to support the Foundation's strategic objectives.

• Ensure all details for programme-related grants and donations are properly managed and shared with the Enterprise Management Function for accurate record keeping. Ensure all donor-requested documentation and reports are prepared, maintained and shared with relevant teams.

• Ensure preparation of timely reports and presentations for the Director of Programmes and other key stakeholders

• Execution of other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Vice Chair or the Director of Programmes from time to time.