Senior Global Programs Director

The Senior Global Programs Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and support to Spark's Country Directors, ensuring high-quality, nationally scalable, and financially sustainable program delivery across all countries of operation.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, such as in partnership management, people management and program implementation;
• 5+ years managing senior leaders (e.g., Country Directors or equivalent)
• Proven track record of government engagement and policy influencing;
• Demonstrated experience in leading organisations;
• Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation, finance and operations and grant management;
• Masters Degree in the field of International Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Management or related fields;
• Excellent track record in designing and managing rural development programs;
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail are required;
• Proven track record of leading successful resource mobilization
• Excellent English written and oral communication