Position: Head of Programmes– Roster Various Countries Reporting Relationship: Country Representative Location: to be defined according to needs Deadline: 21/10/2026 Starting date: according to program needs ROSTER We World opened this Roster for Head of Programmes with strong experience in both development and emergency settings and interested for short notice, short terms deployments in countries where We World would experience unexpected gaps. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and selected candidates will become part of We World roster list of professionals who will be contacted when needed. Being part of the list does not guarantee any immediate of future collaborations with We World. Inclusion on the roster list will be active for the ongoing year and can be renewed upon mutual agreement between We World and the roster list members.
Job description
The Country Head of Programmes will supervise all ongoing projects in the country in accordance with the strategy, plans and policies of the We World mission in Ukraine. The Country Head of Programs will ensure technical and quality control of ongoing project interventions and contribute to the development of new interventions.
The Head of Programmes will work closely with the Country Representative, the Head of Support Services and the Regional Unit, to maintain and develop strategically We World portfolio, in accordance with We World Global and National strategy. Main tasks and Responsibilities Ensure the high-quality implementation, monitoring,



and performance of the entire country programme portfolio.
Oversee and coordinate the delivery of ongoing programmes, ensuring strategic coherence, compliance with donor requirements, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Provide leadership, guidance and quality assurance to Programme Managers, the MEAL team, and Technical Experts, in close coordination with the Country Representative. Directly supervise project staff, fostering effective teamwork, performance management, and proactive identification of resource gaps and operational bottlenecks.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the country strategy, supporting strategic planning under the guidance of the Country Representative. Lead and coordinate the design and development of new projects, including needs assessment, logical framework development, proposal writing, and budget preparation, in collaboration with headquarters, technical advisors, and other relevant stakeholders.
Oversee the preparation and quality control of donor reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, in collaboration with the MEAL and Programme teams. Represent We World in relevant coordination forums, sector working groups, and stakeholder meetings as delegated. Ensure active and effective participation in clusters and inter-agency coordination mechanisms to strengthen partnerships, information sharing, and programme impact. Organize active participation in clusters

📌 Head Of Programmes - Roster Various Countries (Milano)
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📍 Milano