As the Programme Director, you will:

° Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the programme, ensuring alignment with the donor’s vision and goals.

° Develop and implement long-term strategic plans, annual work plans, budgets, risk assessments, and results frameworks.

° Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of programme activities across multiple countries and regions.

° Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with donors, partners, financial institutions, community leaders, civil society organisations, and private sector partners.

° Ensure technical delivery of economic empowerment interventions, including skills development, entrepreneurship, microfinance, financial literacy, vocational training, and market access.

° Establish and oversee robust systems for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting.

° Lead on programme budgets, forecasts, and financial reports in collaboration with the Programme Manager and Programme Finance Manager.

° Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations in all operational contexts.

° Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with government agencies, the broader programme team, donor and client organisations, and others.

° Mentor, coach, and support programme staff and local implementing partners to build capacity and foster a culture of learning and innovation.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experiences:

° Significant experience in international development and managing large-scale, donor-funded programmes, including budgeting, compliance, and reporting.

° Experience in implementing labour systems strengthening programs and/or policy reform.

° Previous experience working with a wide range of donor organisations.

° Demonstrated capacity to operate within the international development community and function in a programme director or project leadership position, preferably with a focus on disability inclusion and/or economic empowerment.

° Proven ability to navigate complex partner dynamics, mediate differing priorities, and build consensus across organisations.

° Strong understanding of disability inclusion and gender equality principles.

° Excellent organisational, analytical, and IT skills.

° Ability to work collaboratively and build stakeholder consensus.

° Commitment to equality of opportunity for people with disabilities.