Program Director At Food for the Hungry

Why we are different…

Talent. Faith. Thrive.

When you join Food for the Hungry (FH), you embrace God’s calling for your life and engage in work that combines your talents and faith. In the same way that FH is committed to unlocking resilience and flourishing in communities around the globe, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow. We believe every imaginable problem has a solution and that our contributions make a difference. FH continues to re-imagine impactful solutions to respond to the devastation of poverty globally. FH serves millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, helping them overcome poverty and injustice by collaborating with country offices to build resources, capacity, and resilience. Food for the Hungry turns Adversity into Impact. FH has harnessed the power of faith for more than 50 years. Our Heartbeat Christian values permeate throughout the organization.

A successful candidate will have the following:

FH is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead our Mozambique programs. The qualified PD will have 7 years of experience leading a country program team and the development and implementation of strategies to deliver quality programs in integrated Food Security and Livelihood, Health and Nutrition, and Education. S/he will oversee and ensure the program and initiatives meet highest levels of technical outcomes, produce results for most vulnerable communities, and contribute to the achievement of FH’s local and global strategic plans, supporting the Country Leadership Team to strengthen program quality, mobilize resources, and provide opportunities for partnering, networking, learning and knowledge management. The Program Director is managed directly by the Country Director (CD) and may at times be required to take on the responsibilities for the CD in his/her absence. Additionally, the top candidate will have a master’s degree in international development studies, public health, or other related field degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and in full agreement with FH’s Christian beliefs.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to plan and coordinate work, ensure the efficient flow of projects and processes while working creatively and independently both in the field and in the office.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong people management skills/interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate, teach and mentor staff and volunteers.
• Comfortable and persuasive when speaking before both large and small groups.
• Ability to interact positively with all levels of the organization and across organizational and cultural boundaries.
• Familiarity with the humanitarian aid system and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements.
• Previous large-scale project management experience.
• Experience with USAID and other international donors.
• Knowledge of Human Resources, including recruiting and hiring..

What you’ll do…

As the PD, the main responsibilities are:

• Strategic planning and delivery of programs – The Country Strategy is reviewed, updated and monitored, and puts an advocacy strategy in place to support FH Mozambique and partners in driving changes in policies, norms, behaviors and practices that will contribute to eliminate poverty.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Partnership Management – A strategy and mechanisms are put in place to support youth groups and movements to implement projects, carry out influencing activities and campaigns and lead change.
• Grants Management – Relevant grants acquisition and quality grant management are in place to support the delivery of the Country Strategy.
• Team Management – Leads the Program Department in becoming a high performing team supporting quality interventions.

What you’ll get…

Along with competitive pay, FH offers Insurance – Health, Disability, Life; Paid holidays, annual & sick leave, pension, and more!

WOW us!

If you’ve got the experience we are looking for – and want to join our mission – apply today! We get a lot of resumes; help us get to know you better by following these suggestions: submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, answer the following questions:

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Safeguarding Policy

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Heartbeat Values and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.