CareerPlan

Deputy Director, Programs

Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, CDFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leads, oversees, and ensures compliance of IRC's program portfolio in DRC, aligning with organizational and donor guidelines while coordinating internal and external stakeholders to develop proposals and deliver effective programs.

Role type

Senior IC humanitarian program director (country office)

Builds

Humanitarian programs in DRC (health, safety, education, economic wellbeing)

Domain

Humanitarian aid / International Development

Required skills

Strategic planning, program implementation, budget management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, proposal development, partnership management, MEAL strategy integration, advocacy coordination

Preferred skills

Experience in DRC context, localization commitments, gender integration, climate change programming, disaster risk reduction

Technologies

Project management tools, MEAL systems, financial reporting systems

Responsibilities

Oversee program implementation to high quality standards and timelines; monitor budgets and expenditures; lead development of Strategy Action Plan (SAP); foster partnership-driven culture; provide direction to Grants and Program Development teams; manage recruitment and performance of program staff; represent organization externally with donors and government authorities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC