Deputy Head of Programming

Catholic Relief Services

. Support the Head of Programming in designing country-program strategic frameworks and plans .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timePhilippinesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, including project design, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation, while fostering partnerships and capacity strengthening. Proficient in gender equality and social inclusion principles, with strong leadership and relationship management skills.

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Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCapacity StrengtheningStaff ManagementGender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

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Hard Skills

Project DesignBudget PreparationMonitoring and EvaluationExpenditure TrackingProposal WritingCurriculum DevelopmentTraining FacilitationStrategic PlanningAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipPresentation SkillsFacilitation SkillsCoaching

Tools & Technologies

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Web Conferencing ApplicationsInformation Management SystemsBudget Management SystemsKnowledge Sharing Networks

Industry Keywords

International DevelopmentNGOHumanitarian ResponseClimate Change AdaptationDisaster Risk ReductionMEAL MethodsResource MobilizationAccountabilityLearning ManagementPartnership Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Head of Programming in designing country-program strategic frameworks and plans
Support resource mobilization strategies aligned with regional and agency priorities
Lead or contribute to high-quality project design using project management standards and MEAL methods
Coordinate project activity planning to integrate program interventions and improve implementation efficiency
Manage and supervise staff, including staff well-being, team dynamics, coaching, development plans, and performance assessments
Establish conditions for learning and promote accountability, learning, and knowledge management under the MEAL policy
Coordinate project budgeting and stewardship of project resources with operations staff
Identify, assess, and strengthen partnerships
Contribute to the business development cycle and ensure quality proposals meet agency and donor standards
Coordinate technical assistance and capacity strengthening for project teams and partners
Identify training opportunities, develop curricula, and deliver training
Serve as the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) focal point for the Philippines–FSM Business Management Unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Development Management, International Development, International Relations or any relevant field is preferred
Minimum of 7 years' work experience in a program management position with progressive responsibilities for an international NGO
Additional years of relevant experience may be considered for lack of a Master’s degree
Experience in project management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting
Significant experience in business development with demonstrated high success rate capturing public and/or private donor funding
Excellent English writing skills
Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships
Experience in humanitarian response and early recovery, climate change adaptation, or disaster risk reduction programming is a plus
Staff management experience
Experience and abilities in capacity strengthening, developing curricula, and facilitating trainings
Experience using MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), web conferencing applications, information and budget management systems, and knowledge sharing networks
Strong strategic, analytical, systems-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong relationship-management abilities
Team leadership abilities
Presentation and facilitation skills
Knowledge of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) principles and approaches
Required languages: English and Filipino
Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%
Must be legally able to work where the position is performed
Must sign and adhere to CRS’ Code of Conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities to contribute to humanitarian and development programs
Coaching and individual development plans
Learning and knowledge-management opportunities
Training and capacity-strengthening opportunities
Staff well-being support
Pre-employment medical clearance where required
Equal opportunity employment