[Hiring] Head of Programmes @Videre

Role Description

This is a critical senior role in the organisation, reporting to the Senior Director-Programming. The role is responsible for managing the organisation’s programmes across 2 locations in Sub Saharan Africa and South East Asia, line managing three people. The position provides leadership on direct programming for community-led investigations and evidence gathering as well as our CSO partnership programme in two geographies. The Head of Programmes works closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT) on critical areas including fundraising and strategic development.

The priority for this role is the safe and high quality performance of projects. The balance between ‘doing’ and ‘managing’ in this role varies depending on available resources for each project, and the ability to create competent teams to delegate to.

Qualifications

• Professional writing and speaking in either English or French, with at least effective operational efficiency in the other language (B2 or above).
• Experience managing teams or individuals across multiple international locations.
• An understanding of risk management methodologies and experience applying them.
• An understanding of human rights and a strong belief in their indivisibility and interdependence.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and requirements.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Requirements

• Experience with human rights research, investigations or legal cases.
• Experience with filming or documentary making.
• Strong technology / IT skills and/or aptitude.
• Experience with fundraising or confidence in public speaking and presenting.

Benefits

• Pay is dependent on location. The UK salary of £62,000 plus pension contribution will be converted using ICSC scales.
• All locations receive 28 days annual leave, counselling support and annual wellbeing days.

Application Process & Timeline

• Please submit your CV (maximum two pages) and a cover letter (maximum 400 words) describing your suitability for this position.
• Applications will close on Tuesday 7th July.
• Interviews will be conducted remotely.
• We intend to complete the recruitment process by 31st July.
• The successful candidate should be available to start work on Tuesday 1st September.