Deputy Director of Programme Operations At GOAL

Deputy Director Programme Operations

About Us

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 15 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,500 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose
Reporting to GOAL’s Director of Programme Operations (HQ), the Deputy Director Programme Operations will be based in our Head office in Dublin, Ireland. You’ll play a key role in the direction and coordination of the programme operations department. You will deputise for and support the Director of Programme Operations with operational management, implementation of projects, project management, budget management and reporting.

This is an integral role driving change and improvement in the processes of GOAL’S Programme teams and initiatives globally. you’ll work closely with our senior management team in HQ and our wider country management teams across the globe. As a senior leader in GOAL, you’ll inspire, motivate and lead a diverse team of humanitarian professionals in multiple locations.

The Person

• Proven management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both development and emergency programs.
• Experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a matrix organisation structure
• A very good working knowledge of the programme priorities of a Country Programme
• Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, procedures, accountability frameworks and best practice in emergency management
• Substantial knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
• Solid project management skills related to organizational development projects and international, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.

**GOAL offers staff flexible working with our hybrid model, we require our HQ employees to work 2 days per week from our office in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin**

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. GOAL does not discriminate against any employee or volunteer; or any applicant for employment or volunteering on the basis of age, gender identity, ancestry, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, ethnic background, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Accountability within GOAL
A commitment to GOAL values and GOAL’s integrity framework is critical to working with GOAL. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability: 1) Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols; 2) Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area; 3) Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

General Terms and Conditions
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.