National Programs Director

Job Advert- Somalia Country Office

Title: National Programs Director- Open Somali nationals only

Purpose:

The National Programmes Director holds strategic and operational leadership over all national and multi-area projects within Save the Children Somalia Country Office. As a senior member of the programme delivery leadership team, the role is accountable for ensuring the successful design, implementation, financial management, reporting, and quality assurance of large-scale and high-impact programmes, in line with the Country Strategic Plan and donor commitments.

This role directly manages consortium and national programme managers, and ensures seamless coordination with technical, operational, and field teams to deliver integrated and timely programming. The role holder is also responsible for external representation and strategic engagement with donors, government ministries, and Save the Children Members.

Scope Of Role:

• Reports to: Senior Director, Programme Delivery
• Staff reporting to this post: 7 Consortium Managers and National Project Managers
• Budget Responsibilities: Yes, as per the SoD

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications

Advanced degree (master’s or equivalent) in international development, public policy, management, or a related field.

Experience And Skills

Essential

• At least 10 years of senior-level leadership experience in programme management, preferably in complex humanitarian and development settings.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-donor, and multi-location projects or consortia.
• Strong understanding of donor compliance (Sida, SDC, USAID, EU, FCDO, Banks like AfDB, WBG and etc.) and international programme quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, reporting, and performance oversight.
• Excellent team management, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in English; Somali language skills desirable.

Desirable

• Solid Technical Expertise in either health, nutrition, education or social protection
• Vast experience in Somalia context, political sensitivity and social issues in Somalia

Application Information:

Please apply in English saving your cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.

 For more information about Save the Children in Somalia and to see a full a job description, visit our website at SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Application will be closed on 20th October 2025

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

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