Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer

About the role

Women for Women International works at the critical intersection of women and conflict, providing skills, knowledge, and resources that create sustainable change for women, their families, and their communities. The Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer will lead program strategy, quality, and delivery across multiple countries, especially in fragile or conflict‑affected settings.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, public policy, gender studies, humanitarian studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of senior leadership experience in the international nonprofit, development, or humanitarian sector.
• Extensive experience managing complex program portfolios across several countries, including fragile contexts.
• Proven ability to lead evidence‑based decision‑making, business development, and donor engagement.
• Strong track record of leading large, diverse, geographically dispersed teams in matrixed structures.
• Deep understanding of women’s rights, gender equality, conflict, and international development.

Required skills

• Project management
• Communication
• Programme management
• Reporting
• Planning