Deputy Country Director – Program

Deputy Country Director – Program

About Relief International.

Relief International (RI) works in 15 countries globally to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty.

About the Opportunity.

This opportunity is for the role of Deputy Country Director – Program. You will be a crucial member of our Senior Management Team in Yemen, responsible for overseeing program quality, strategic planning, drive the country office strategic plan, and work closely with Country Director on new program development initiatives, program advocacy, and innovation. Your focus will be on driving high-quality, evidence-based programs that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve

About our program in Yemen.

Imagine leading a dynamic team in a challenging but incredibly rewarding environment. Our long-standing presence in hard-to-reach areas has garnered extensive community acceptance. We’re at the forefront of integrated programs, including Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Protection, all backed by well-established health facilities.

You’d oversee critical initiatives like our Emergency Food Assistance Program across 18 districts and our Food Security and Livelihoods program covering 8 districts and 2 governorates, benefiting thousands of households.

Your leadership would also be instrumental in our swift responses to cholera, diphtheria outbreaks, and hygiene, along with our COVID-19 awareness campaigns. In addition, we’re proud to support Women and Girls through Safe Spaces in 2 governorates, making a meaningful impact.

Join us in making a difference through our comprehensive program in Yemen

Your responsibilities will be

Strategic Oversight and Representation:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction as an SMT member.
• Lead the coordination for developing and updating the Country Strategy.
• Offer strategic analysis on program needs and humanitarian trends.
• Foster cross-team collaboration mechanisms.
• Represent RI in relevant fora and advocacy networks.
• Identify and scope new partnerships.
• Ensure safe programming across departments.

Program Design:

• Develop high-quality, evidence-based multi-sector programs.
• Support fundraising and engage with donors.
• Base program design on needs assessments and situational analyses.
• Collaborate closely with Grants and Proposal teams.
• Establish and monitor quality benchmarks.
• Promote gender mainstreaming.
• Coordinate assessments and research opportunities.
• Enhance program integration.

MEAL and Knowledge Management:

• Implement MEAL strategies and frameworks.
• Develop a monitoring system for project results.
• Facilitate evidence and learning plans.
• Promote accountability to affected populations.
• Conduct data collection and analysis.
• Support MEAL staff capacity development.
• Participate in project kick-offs and close-outs.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor program quality across themes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with technical advisors.
• Facilitate cross-thematic learning.
• Build technical experts’ capacity.
• Document evidence-based approaches.
• Ensure timely reporting to donors and internal departments.

People Management:

• Maintain appropriate staffing in the program team.
• Provide mentorship and capacity building.
• Manage and evaluate team members regularly.

About You.

If you’re enthusiastic about this role and believe you can contribute, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your unique qualifications could be precisely what we’re looking for!

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Substantial experience in senior management within humanitarian/development contexts.
• Proficiency in developing and managing monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems.
• Strong track record in new program development, project design, and donor proposal preparation.
• Proven leadership in strategic planning, change management, and program management, with a focus on knowledge and learning.
• Extensive knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, donors, and best practices.
• Sound understanding of humanitarian principles, IHL, IHRL protection, and gender.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including team management.
• Effective external representation skills in engagements with government, donors, and partners.

How to apply.

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be two pages and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing date: 21 Oct 2023 Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date. You can access the TOR by clicking on the

https://ri.box.com/s/kmctai6jprinuj56fb9e16rcg9zm7boj

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