Deputy Representative Programme (Programme Management)

Location: Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Company

hirify.global works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential.

What you will do

• Coordinate and manage all phases of the Country Office Programme, from formulation to delivery of results.
• Serve as the principal adviser on overall CO management and the development of policies and strategies.
• Lead and leverage partnerships with both public and private sectors to achieve results for children.
• Deliver timely, efficient, and principled humanitarian programmes in protracted humanitarian settings.
• Oversee monitoring, quality control, and the integration of innovation and knowledge management.
• Ensure the security of personnel, programmes, and organizational assets.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, international relations, government, public policy, sociology, or community development.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience combining technical and managerial leadership in international development cooperation.
• Experience serving in developing countries.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Must be able to be based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Nice to have

• Experience in humanitarian settings.
• Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development within a passionate culture.
• Inclusive environment committed to diversity, regardless of race, gender, or background.
• Paid parental leave and breastfeeding breaks.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.