Head of Programming II – Guinea

About the role

The Head of Programming II will join the Country Program Senior Management Team in Guinea, providing strategic direction and leadership for large‑scale, complex programming that serves the poor and vulnerable. This senior position ensures high‑quality implementation across health, education, governance, and emergency response sectors while actively managing security risks.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Country Representative to design strategic frameworks, resource‑mobilization plans, and align programming with regional and agency priorities.
• Lead innovative project design, integrating project‑management standards and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning) methods.
• Oversee planning across multiple sectors to ensure integrated, efficient implementation.
• Manage senior programming staff, providing coaching, performance assessments, and contributing to staffing and recruitment plans.
• Foster a learning environment, promote accountability, and oversee application of MEAL policies.
• Coordinate with regional and country operations leads to ensure appropriate budgeting and stewardship of resources.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in senior program management within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi‑sectoral teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong strategic thinking, resource‑mobilization, and security‑risk management skills.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, and performance‑management capabilities.

Required skills