Head of Programs

3 days ago

Sydney, Australia ActionAid Australia Full time

**Are you passionate about**feminism** and advancing**women’s rights? Do you champion**climate justice**in development and humanitarian work?**:
As a member of the Leadership Team, the Head of Programs plays a key role in the organisation’s external advocacy and positioning by driving impactful programs in line with ActionAid Australia’s strategy, intersectional feminist and human rights based approach, and humanitarian signature.

**The role**:
Key objectives of the role are to:

- drive the strategic positioning of ActionAid Australia’s programs, approaches and expertise among external audiences and effective management of DFAT, sector and public relations;
- lead the development and implementation of innovative and impactful programs and partnerships in line with ActionAid’s intersectional feminist HRBA and humanitarian signature;
- ensure adherence to ActionAid Australia’s programming standards as outlined in the ActionAid Australia Program Manual, and that these continue to be fit for purpose, aligned to ActionAid International best practice and the requirements of DFAT accreditation and the ACFID Code of Conduct;
- lead the organisation’s program growth strategy, providing strategic direction for institutional and philanthropic funding growth opportunities and managing institutional funding relationships with donors and implementing partners; and
- provide oversight and management of the Programs team, promoting a strong culture of collaboration within the team and broader organisation in line with ActionAid Australia’s feminist leadership principles, Team Charter, values and HR policies and practices.

This role has budget and financial management responsibilities. It manages a team of five staff including:

- Deputy Head of Programs/Humanitarian Lead
- Pacific Program Manager/Climate Lead
- Program Manager/Inclusion Lead
- Partnerships Development Coordinator/Technology Lead
- Program Systems & Compliance Coordinator

**Skills and competencies required**:

- Passionate about feminism and advancing women’s rights and climate justice in development and humanitarian work
- Strategic understanding of current trends and shifts in the international development and humanitarian sectors
- Proven team leadership, human resource management and interpersonal skills, including the strong cross-cultural understanding, coaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to diversity
- 10 years+ experience in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in international development and/or humanitarian response, including documenting and communicating impact
- Strong relationship building and networking skills with a proven track record in partnership development and innovation
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to successfully represent and advocate on behalf of ActionAid Australia, including with government and donors
- Solid strategy, planning and organisational skills, including managing deadlines and time-sensitive situations
- A strong commitment to ActionAid Australia’s values and feminist leadership principles
- Relevant tertiary qualifications

**Travel requirements**:
**How to apply**:

- ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer, and is always actively looking for applicants from a diverse range of genders, cultures, language groups, abilities, and experiences to apply._

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