Head of Programme Development – Quality

Trócaire

. Lead the development, implementation and review of programme strategies in Sudan .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeNairobi • KenyaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading multi-sector humanitarian and development programming, with a strong focus on strategic leadership, partnership-based programming, and evidence-based decision-making. Proficient in managing diverse teams and ensuring programme quality while navigating complex operational environments.

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Strategic LeadershipHumanitarian ProgrammingFundraising ExperiencePartnership-Based ProgrammingMonitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

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Hard Skills

Programme DevelopmentRisk Management StrategiesBudget ManagementHumanitarian Strategies ImplementationSectoral InterventionsMonitoring and Evaluation SystemsAdaptive ManagementEvidence-Based ReportingGender Equality IntegrationConflict Sensitivity Approaches

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship ManagementTeam LeadershipPlanning and PrioritisationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceBoxBox Drive

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian ContextDevelopment ProgrammingMulti-Sector ProgrammingDonor EngagementCompliance and Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development, implementation and review of programme strategies in Sudan
Drive strategic programme planning, prioritisation and adaptive management
Lead annual planning, programme reviews and evidence-based reporting
Promote innovation, learning and continuous improvement across programmes and partners
Identify and monitor strategic and programme risks and mitigation measures
Support programme growth, fundraising prioritisation, donor positioning and strategic partnerships
Provide strategic leadership for evidence-based, partner-centred programmes aligned with Programme Quality standards
Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems, knowledge management and learning processes
Lead programme quality improvement, reviews, evaluations and adaptive management
Integrate gender equality, safeguarding, disability inclusion, accountability, conflict sensitivity and nexus approaches
Maintain oversight of programme performance, grant health, compliance and risk management
Support Programme Coordinators and Officers to deliver high-quality programmes meeting donor and organisational standards
Ensure effective monitoring, reporting, documentation and programme-finance oversight systems
Oversee timely and accurate project-results monitoring through embedded MEAL
Ensure programme documentation in Salesforce, Box and Box Drive
Coordinate finance and programme visits to programme partners
Provide strategic oversight of Trócaire’s partnership portfolio and champion locally led approaches
Support evidence-based advocacy, policy positions, partner engagement, diversification and organisational development
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing programme team of 12
Directly line manage four Programme Coordinators, including the MEAL, Protection & GBV, Food Security/Livelihoods & Resilience, and Health & Nutrition Coordinators
Promote cross-functional collaboration with programme, finance, business development, support functions and global technical advisors
Represent Trócaire externally with donors, partners, coordination forums and stakeholders
Contribute to Country Management Team leadership and strategic decision-making
Support donor engagement, fundraising and external communications
Deputise for the Country Director when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years in leading multi sector humanitarian/development programming
At least 5 years managing managers and playing a leadership role in ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels
Experience in working in Sudan or similar context
Proven technical experience in designing and leading the implementation of humanitarian and development strategies, program development and sectoral interventions across multiple thematic areas: Protection, Public Health, Livelihoods, Food security, Social Cohesion, Cash-based interventions, as well as applying a nexus approach
Experience in partnership-based programming and programme quality benchmarks
Demonstrated successful fundraising and donor engagement experience
Strong strategic leadership and people management skills
Ability to navigate security protocols and develop risk management strategies for operations in Sudan
Solid experience managing teams in a multicultural environment and ensuring cohesiveness, inclusion and development of staff at all levels
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, donors and host government
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets in complex humanitarian contexts
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
Excellent written, oral and presentational communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic desirable
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines
High degree of patience and attention to detail
Ability and willingness to travel within and across Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan, internationally, and to Trócaire headquarters in Ireland
Must have the right to work and live in Kenya; Trócaire does not offer work sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive package of salary and benefits on local Kenya terms and conditions
Two-year fixed-term contract, subject to renewal