Head of Programmes for DRC

Starting date : ASAP

Contract Length : 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Country : Democratic Republic of Congo

Location : Bukavu, DR Congo with regular travels to Goma, Kinshasa and field locations

Line Manager : Country Director

About People in Need :

People in Need (PIN) is an international non-profit organization founded in 1992 in the Czech Republic. Today, it is the largest NGO of its kind in post-communist Europe, providing humanitarian relief and supporting civil society in over 20 countries.

PIN has been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2008, with a main office in Bukavu (South Kivu) and several field offices. Its work focuses on conflict-affected areas, delivering emergency assistance in nutrition, food security, WASH, agriculture, and cash support, while promoting climate resilience through sustainable initiatives. Supported by donors such as BHA, ECHO, SDC, and UN OCHA, PIN works with around 120 local staff to reach vulnerable communities in remote and hard-to-access areas.

Position Overview

The Head of Programmes leads PIN’s programme portfolio in the DRC, ensuring projects are delivered on time, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The role oversees results-based monitoring and evaluation, shapes programme strategy, and drives the development of new initiatives.

Working closely with the Country Director, the Head of Programmes represents PIN to donors, authorities, and partners, and will play a key role in expanding programming into new geographic areas. The position also contributes to strategic planning and emergency preparedness, strengthens collaboration with local and international actors, promotes continuous improvement, and fosters a positive, supportive environment for programme teams.

Main Duties & Responsibilities :

Programme Leadership & Quality

• Lead overall programme management, ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality delivery across the portfolio.
• Ensure programmes are implemented in line with the Country Programme strategy and contribute to progress against programme indicators.
• Guarantee compliance with donor requirements, national regulations, and PIN policies, while mainstreaming cross-cutting themes, safeguarding, and accountability.
• Strengthen collaboration with local and international actors to enhance programme impact and sustainability.
• Line-manage Project / Programme Managers and the MEAL team; oversee budgeting and procurement, and coordinate closely with the Head of Systems and Operations (HoSO).
• Ensure robust MEAL systems, including effective complaints and feedback mechanisms, to drive evidence-based programming, accountability, and organizational learning.
• Support emergency preparedness and promote innovation to adapt programmes to changing contexts.

Programme Development & Fundraising

People Leadership

Security

Main Requirements :

PIN offers :

Working environment in a well-established middle-sized humanitarian organization in a challenging context;

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