Deputy Country Director for Programs

About this role

Deputy Country Director for Programs leads strategic programming, quality, and accountability for Solidarités International in Nigeria, ensuring programme activities are needs-led, evidence-based, context-responsive and well resourced. Based in Abuja, the role involves coordinating technical coordinators and advisors, working with field teams and partners to strengthen programming and oversee cross-cutting themes and institutional workstreams.

What you would do

• Lead the rollout of institutional workstreams and cross-cutting themes with the programs coordination team.
• Ensure coherence between program activities and needs, based on evidence and context.
• Supervise and coordinate technical coordinators and advisors in programme quality and accountability.
• Collaborate with Field Coordinators and Support Services to address operational constraints.
• Monitor project implementation for quality and timeliness, including adherence to standards (CASH SOP, RRM).
• Represent SI externally and manage partnerships and capacity building in coordination with relevant departments.

What they are asking for

• MSc in humanitarian affairs, programming, international affairs or similar.
• 5+ years experience in humanitarian sector.
• 3–4 years in a similar position.

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