Overview
The Head of Programme (Myanmar and Bangladesh) is responsible for programme strategy and oversight in both countries, promoting synergy and joint positioning on displacement. This role guides overall programme strategy, technical guidance, fundraising, and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on developing programme strategy aligned with contextual changes.
- Oversee effective, efficient and timely implementation of all projects.
- Foster synergies between programme Areas and supporting integrated approaches.
- Ensure clear fundraising strategy and plan are in place.
- Manage delivery of all concept notes, proposals, modifications and donor reports.
- Lead strategic direction of proposals, and quality assure deliverables.
- Facilitate accurate and detailed budgeting.
- Ensure appropriate, compliant and targeted external communications.
- Collaborate closely with Area Managers and ensure supporting programmatic technical needs.
- Support the technical teams to provide strategic, timely, proactive and appropriate technical support.
- Support the MEAL team to institutionalise strong monitoring, tracking and reporting systems.
- Ensure that all projects have sound monitoring frameworks.
- Ensure quality programming by contributing to the development of M&E tools and indicators.
- Promote learning and knowledge management within the country programme.
- Continue the development of a technically excellent team.
- Develop overall staff competence through leadership, training, and coaching.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of Support Services.
- Ensure DRC is well represented to existing and potential donors, partners, UN agencies and all other relevant stakeholders.
- Cultivate key relationships that enhance DRC’s visibility and credibility.
- Drive forward DRC’s nationalization strategy.
- Ensure Localization strategy is in place and action plan is followed through.
Required Experience
At least 5 years’ experience in managing complex programme operations in humanitarian or development contexts, including 3 years in senior management. Experience working in complex operating environments, including in conflict-affected environments. Demonstrated experience and skills in proposal development, budget development, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Ability to think and work strategically and creatively, with attention to detail and experience in troubleshooting and problem solving in complex settings. Proven leadership skills and competence in people management and leading by example. Proven experience in effectively coordinating with national governments, and international, and national NGO partners. Proven experience in managing a diverse programme portfolio and comprehensive budget oversight.
Qualifications
Degree in relevant subject e.g. Social Sciences, International Development, or equivalent work experience
