Ipas Hiring Program Support Director – 100% Remote Senior NGO Job in Africa

Overview

Ipas is recruiting a Program Support Director for Francophone and Lusophone Africa, a senior, full-time, 100 percent remote role (requisition R1436). The director joins Ipas's Global Program Support Team as a strategic thought partner to Regional Directors, Country Directors and other leaders, supporting about four to five regional or country programmes and supervising three to five direct reports, including Country Directors, Regional Directors and Senior Program Managers. The post reports to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer.

What the role involves

The director gives strategic guidance to regional and country leaders, supports adaptive management and strategic planning, monitors programme, organisational and financial performance, reviews work plans, budgets and reports, and supports programme start-up, scale-up and close-out. They also coach senior leaders, promote learning across countries, support donor engagement, proposals and resource mobilisation, strengthen monitoring, evaluation and accountability, support safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse, and strengthen internal controls to reduce fraud and mismanagement.

Who can apply

Ipas seeks a highly experienced NGO leader with at least 15 years of progressively responsible nonprofit leadership and programme management in international development, including at least 7 years of senior leadership overseeing multiple country programmes. A postgraduate degree such as an MBA, MIA or MPH is required, along with experience managing donor-funded programmes and budgets, risk management and compliance, and leading dispersed teams. Experience working with governments, donors and partners is expected.

Requirements

Fluent French and strong English are required, Portuguese is an advantage and knowledge of other African languages is an asset. Applicants should show commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including safe abortion and access to contraception, and must have NGO experience in Africa, ideally in an Ipas implementing country in West Africa. Candidates in West Africa are preferred.

What you get

Eligible work locations include Burundi, Chad, Benin, Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya or Alliance locations, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia. About 20 to 25 percent travel is expected. Compensation depends on the market rate in the candidate's country, statutory requirements, Ipas's compensation philosophy and the candidate's experience.

How to apply

Candidates apply through the Ipas Workday recruitment platform. No deadline is stated.