Head of Programs Ethiopia

About the role

ForAfrika, an African-rooted organisation working in emergency relief and long-term development, is recruiting a Head of Programs for its Ethiopia operations. The role leads all programmatic functions, covering program implementation, quality assurance, community integration, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (DMEAL), and emergency response coordination. It reports solidly to the Country Director and dotted-line to the Director of Programs.

Key responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and quality frameworks for programs in health, education, WASH, food security, livelihoods and emergency response, adhering to SPHERE, CHS and donor compliance
• Lead the country program strategy, monitor performance against targets and budgets, and coordinate with finance on budget variance analysis
• Manage program proposals and maintain relationships with donors, government partners and implementing partners
• Ensure community participation, local ownership and culturally sensitive, conflict-sensitive programming
• Lead emergency preparedness, contingency plans, rapid response, cluster meetings and emergency supply stocks
• Mentor program managers, MEAL officers and field coordinators, and build organisational capacity
• Act as main liaison with donors and government, represent the organisation at forums, and lead resource mobilisation

Required profile

• Degree in a development-related field such as agriculture, economics or social sciences
• 8-10 years of experience in international development or humanitarian programming, including at least 5 years in senior management
• Experience managing multi-sector programs in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably Mozambique, and in emergency response
• Right to live and work in Ethiopia

Required skills

• Program cycle management and quality frameworks (SPHERE, CHS)
• DMEAL methodologies, evaluation and data analysis
• Knowledge of USAID, EU, UN and bilateral donor requirements
• English communication; local language skills advantageous