Head Of Programs In Ethiopia

About the role

The Head of Programs is responsible for leading all programmatic functions across operations, ensuring high-quality, accountable, and sustainable programming that aligns with strategic objectives and responds to community needs. This senior leadership role encompasses oversight of program implementation, quality assurance, community integration, Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (DMEAL), and emergency response coordination. Candidates must hold a degree in development-related studies, Agriculture, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field, with professional certifications in project/program management (PMP, PMD Pro) preferred. A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in international development or humanitarian programming is required, including at least 5 years in senior management roles and demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-sector programs in Sub-Saharan Africa.