Programs Director

Description

Position Summary: Leads the strategy, operations, and institutionalization of development programs in Africa, coordinating teams and counterparts, and representing the NGO before key stakeholders. Key Highlights: 1. Lead health and development programs in Uganda, Rwanda, and Malawi. 2. Establish key relationships and ensure the quality of humanitarian projects. 3. Represent Beyond Suncare before ministries, agencies, and donors. Country Spain Province National scope Application Deadline 30/07/2026 Category Project Management, Cooperation / Emergency / Humanitarian Aid **About the NGO** Beyond Suncare **Rating** (1 rating) **info** Response rate: 95.79% **info** **Objective** ------------ Beyond Suncare is an NGO operating in Africa, focused on defending the right to health of persons with albinism. Its mission includes strengthening health systems institutionally and training health workers to deliver appropriate care. The organization also raises awareness about skin cancer prevention—a critical concern for this population. Through workshops and local collaborations, it seeks to empower communities and improve the quality of life of persons with albinism, ensuring they receive the necessary support to live healthy and safe lives. Beyond Suncare’s intervention model was declared a Best Practice by the United Nations in 2017\. **Purpose of the Role** The Programs Director will assume strategic, operational, and institutional responsibility for Beyond Suncare’s programs in Uganda, Rwanda, and Malawi. This role encompasses end-to-end program management—from design through implementation—as well as technical and financial monitoring, preparation of high-quality reports, strengthening of local counterparts, and institutional representation of BSC before key development, sustainability, and impact stakeholders—with special emphasis on Malawi. **MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES** **Program Management** * Coordination and Relationship with Counterparts: Establish and maintain effective relationships with local counterparts and other partners, facilitating periodic meetings to review progress and coordinate efforts. * Lead the preparation and implementation of country strategies and action plans aligned with BSC guidelines, counterparts’ requirements, and donor expectations. * Monitor monthly program implementation in each country to ensure adherence to work plans and achievement of objectives. * Ensure all staff and stakeholders understand and reflect BSC’s mission, vision, values, goals, and policies in program execution. * Develop alternative mechanisms for optimal management, monitoring, and evaluation of program and project activities. * Provide regular updates on program progress and challenges. **Quality and Timeliness in Indicator Achievement** * Ensure result quality: Supervise compliance with program performance indicators. * Conduct periodic reviews to assess progress toward program objectives. * Develop and implement improvement plans when indicators are not met. **Program Reporting** * Report and budget preparation: Responsible for preparing semi-annual and annual progress reports. * Organize and facilitate periodic follow-up and progress review meetings. * Provide documentation required for social media and donor reporting. **Project Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation** * Supervise project monitoring to ensure information and reporting systems meet BSC’s and other stakeholders’ needs. * Ensure M\&E plans have been developed and implemented. * Follow up with project partners on implemented activities. **Counterpart Management** * Lead engagement with local counterparts. * Guarantee timely and qualitative implementation of projects. * Ensure proper reporting on progress. **Supervision of the Malawi Delegation** * Supervise the functioning of Beyond Suncare’s delegation in Malawi, including administrative and operational performance and council management. * Ensure compliance with national regulations. * Lead, together with the CEO and relevant BSC bodies, strategic dialogue with national and district authorities, health institutions, civil society organizations, donors, and other relevant actors in Malawi. * Ensure the Malawi delegation maintains a strong, coordinated, and globally aligned institutional presence. **Institutional Relations and Strategic Representation** * Lead, in coordination with the CEO and headquarters, Beyond Suncare’s institutional relations with key program-related stakeholders—especially in Malawi. * Represent BSC before ministries, health authorities, public agencies, international agencies, donors, NGO networks, organizations of persons with albinism, and other strategic actors. * Identify, cultivate, and consolidate institutional partnerships that contribute to program sustainability, scalability, and impact. * Ensure institutional dialogue aligns with BSC’s mission, positioning, technical standards, and strategic priorities. * Coordinate with the Malawi delegation and local counterparts to develop a coherent institutional agenda—avoiding duplication and reinforcing BSC’s presence in key decision-making spaces. * Support BSC’s advocacy and positioning in public health, dermatology, skin cancer, disability, human rights, and albinism-related national policies, strategies, or platforms. **Profile:** **SKILLS AND SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMS DIRECTOR POSITION** **Required Skills** 1\. Leadership: * Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage relationships with local counterparts and partners. 2\. Project Management: * Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating development cooperation programs and projects. * Ability to develop and adapt action and work plans. 3\. Communication: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in multiple languages (C1 level in Spanish and English). * Ability to present reports and results to diverse audiences, including donors and stakeholders. 4\. Analysis and Evaluation: * Ability to monitor and evaluate program performance using success indicators. * Capacity to conduct data analysis and produce progress reports. 5\. Problem Solving: * Ability to identify challenges and propose timely, effective solutions. 6\. Dynamism and Adaptability: * Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and local community needs. 7\. Technical Knowledge: * Familiarity with quality standards and best practices in development program management. 8\. Interpersonal Skills: * Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. **SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS** **Professional Experience:** * Minimum 3 years’ experience in program management, preferably in international development or NGOs. * Prior experience supervising teams and managing local counterparts. **Education:** * University degree in relevant fields such as Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management, Public Health, or related disciplines. A postgraduate degree in International Cooperation is preferred. **Local Context Knowledge:** * Knowledge and experience working in Uganda, Rwanda, or Malawi, along with understanding of challenges and opportunities in these regions. **Computer Competencies:** * Proficiency in project management tools and data analysis software. * Competence in Microsoft Office and digital communication platforms. * Experience with statistical software and research activities is valued. **Willingness to Travel:** * Willingness to travel frequently to countries where programs are implemented—especially during the first 6 months of the contract. **Languages:** * Fluency in Spanish and English; knowledge of local languages in the mentioned countries is an asset. **Competencies:** Analytical and problem-solving skills, Initiative and autonomy, Flexibility, Ability to lead initiatives, Organization and planning, Technical and personal reliability, Interpersonal communication, Teamwork, Negotiation skills **Level:** Mid-level management **Contract Type:** Full-time **Duration:** Indefinite **Salary:** Between €30,000 and €36,000 gross per year **Minimum Education:** Bachelor’s degree **Minimum Experience:** At least 3 years **Start Date:** 06/07/2026 **Number of Vacancies:** 1