Afghanistan Head of Programmes

We’re looking for Head of Programme for our mission in Afghanistan. As Head of Programmes (HoP), you are part of the Senior Management team that will lead and coordinate the efforts of a strong and dedicated team in MEED Afghanistan. The HoP will maintain and further develop MEED’s program portfolio and will ensure and oversee the quality of the MEED’s programs, their alignment with MEED’s strategic objectives and priorities, corresponding to the international standards and are compliant with the various donors’ regulations. The HoP will lead a pool of programme staff and ensure the staff and partners have adequate capacity to deliver quality programmes. The HoP will also closely engage in the management of the partnership of local partners, including local non-governmental and community-based organisations. Coordination with the UN Clusters and other actors on program implementation will be part of the key responsibility of the HoP.

Mission East is an international relief and development organisation working in crisis-affected countries in the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Asia. We deliver emergency relief during disasters as well as long-term development assistance. We are from origin a Danish faith-based organization, working with the mission to support vulnerable people and help local communities lift themselves out of poverty and marginalisation. We work directly with our beneficiaries or through local and international partners. We adhere to professional sector standards (CHS) and constantly strive to strengthen the relevance, effect, and sustainability of our programmes. More information on Mission East can be found at: https://missioneast.org.

Our ideal candidate will bring commitment to the vision and values of Mission East, a professional background and training and an excellent team spirit.