Head of Programmes - Roster Various Countries

Responsibilities: Ensure the high-quality implementation, monitoring, and performance of the entire country programme portfolio. Oversee and coordinate the delivery of ongoing programmes, ensuring strategic coherence, compliance with donor requirements, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Provide leadership, guidance and quality assurance to Programme Managers, the MEAL team, and Technical Experts, in close coordination with the Country Representative. Directly supervise project staff, fostering effective teamwork, performance management, and proactive identification of resource gaps and operational bottlenecks. Contribute to the development and implementation of the country strategy, supporting strategic planning under the guidance of the Country Representative. Lead and coordinate the design and development of new projects, including needs assessment, logical framework development, proposal writing, and budget preparation, in collaboration with headquarters, technical advisors, and other relevant stakeholders. Oversee the preparation and quality control of donor reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, in collaboration with the MEAL and Programme teams. Represent WeWorld in relevant coordination forums, sector working groups, and stakeholder meetings as delegated. Ensure active and effective participation in clusters and inter-agency coordination mechanisms to strengthen partnerships, information sharing, and programme impact.

Essential Requirements: Qualifications and Knowledge: Advanced university degree or equivalent in social or political sciences, development studies, international relations, project management, human rights Good knowledge of the policies and procedures of major international donors (EU, AICS, UN, etc.)Good knowledge of MSOffice Fluency in written and spoken English Professional experience: At least four years of professional experience in similar roles, in international cooperation for development Proved experience in managing emergency and development portfolios funded by institutional & private donors Proved experience in successful portfolio management and growth

Skills and Abilities: Strong management skills Ability to assess needs, develop and write new project proposals Ability to analyse information, evaluate options, think and plan strategically High degree of flexibility and ability to adapt behaviour to the needs of the situation Ability to work independently and prevent/resolve problems Proven organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while promoting quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues Good communication and negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local institutions on critical issues Cultural, gender, religious and age sensitivity and adaptability Strong commitment to the mission of WeWorld, genuine interest in international cooperation development issues

Desirable Requirements: Experience in one of the following sectors: Cash and Voucher, Education in Emergency, WASHFluency in Italian Fluency in another language (French, Arabic, Portuguese) or language spoken in WeWorld countries' of operation (for instance, Ukrainian, Pashto, Farsi, Swahili etc.)

What We Offer: Type of contract: short-term or medium-term assignments, according to program needs Economic conditions: according to WeWorld Expatriates Compensation Policy Base Salary (3.190€ - 3.790€ gross monthly) + Contributions reflecting role complexity and hardship level of the duty station Wellbeing & Inclusion: One day of paid menstrual leave per month. We promote a positive and inclusive work environment based on psychological safety, respect, and team empowerment Health insurance: covered Flight ticket: covered Visa/work permit: covered