Habitat for Humanity Poland is a housing organization which works for improving housing conditions of low-income people and preventing homelessness.
Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We brings people together to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
Habitat Poland was founded in Gliwice in 1992 as the first Habitat for Humanity office in Europe and so far has helped about 4.000 people in Poland. It is part of Habitat for Humanity, a global network of nonprofit housing organizations working in approximately 70 countries.
Head of Programmes
Work location : Warsaw with 20% of time travelling
The Head of Programs is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of Habitat for Humanity’s programs in Poland. This includes line-managing program departments and collaborating with other operational departments within the organization. Head of Programs is a key representative of Habitat for Humanity Poland in the community and with partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the program team to effectively deliver the range of programing in compliance with donor and organizational policies;
- Set-up systems and processes to effectively manage the implementation of multiple grants;
- Support the program team to mainstream do-no-harm and protection principles into all aspects of programming;
- Support the MEAL team to improve the MEAL system for Habitat Poland, including strengthening the community feedback mechanism in close collaboration with regional MEAL technical advisor;
- Ensure program quality standards are met across the program portfolio, including in relation to safeguarding;
- Review and sign off on donor reports to ensure the quality and breadth of work is captured;
- Line manage senior program functions including Project Managers, Sub-Office Manager, MEAL Advisor and Grants Manager;
- Recruit, hire, and oversee training and orientation of all program team members;
- Play a lead role in developing a program strategy for HFH Poland for a 24 month period, factoring in potential scenarios in the evolution of the Ukraine conflict. Contribute to Regional strategy development;
- Together with the program team, develop new intervention ideas to scale up the current response supporting refugees in Poland;
- Develop phase-out and sustainability plans for key initiatives launched during the early phase of the response;
- Conduct assessments with senior program staff and identify potential partners and location-specific models for expansion.
Candidate’s profile:
- Minimum of a BA, MA preferred, in a social studies, project management or an equivalent field;
- At least 5 years of experience in the development or humanitarian work, with three of those in a team management role;
- Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth;
- Experience having worked with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group;
- Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance;
- Good understanding of human resources, employee performance improvement plans, and corrective action policies;
- Proven experience negotiating win-win agreements;
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Polish language fluency is a plus;
- Right to work in Poland;
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Habitat for Humanity Poland mission.
What we offer:
- Full time labour contract;
- Opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a real impact and help people in need;
- International working environment;
- Hybrid work;
- Professional development opportunities.
How to apply
Please apply by clicking on the link below:
Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be informed about the next steps of selection process.
In your application documents please include the following GDPR clause
I hereby give consent for my personal data included in my application to be processed for the purposes of the recruitment process under the European Parliament’s and Council of the European Union Regulation on the Protection of Natural Persons as of 27 April 2016, with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC.
At the same time, we would like to inform you that the Administrator of your Personal Data is the Habitat for Humanity Poland Foundation with its registered office in Warsaw (00-070) at ul. Kozia 3/5 lok. 8;
The personal data sent in the application will be processed by the Personal Data Administrator from the moment of its acquisition for a period of 3 months after the completion of the recruitment process. Contact with the Personal Data Administrator regarding personal data is possible at e-mail address rodo (at) habitat.pl. Providing personal data is necessary for the recruitment process. The personal data provided will not be processed in an automated manner. Data provided during the recruitment process will not be forwarded to external entities. You have the right to access your personal data, the right to rectify your personal data, the right to restrict the processing of your personal data, the right to transfer your data to another controller, the right to delete your personal data, the right to withdraw your consent, as well as the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Office for Personal Data Protection. The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out before its withdrawal.
At Habitat for Humanity Poland, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races, ethnicities, national origins, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially vulnerable adults and children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.