Program Support Director - Francophone & Lusophone Africa
Quick answer
Ipas is hiring a remote Program Support Director (PSD) for Francophone & Lusophone Africa, with a focus on strategic leadership and operational oversight, based in any of the specified countries, with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Role
- Program Support Director - Francophone & Lusophone Africa
- Organization
- Ipas
- Location
- Remote, from Burundi, Chad, Benin, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya/Alliance locations, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Program Support Director (PSD) is a senior leadership position within Ipas’s Global Program Support Team, providing strategic leadership, technical guidance, and operational oversight to 4–5 regional or country programs.
What you'll do
- Strategic Leadership
- Program Quality, Stewardship and Support
- Regional and Country Program Support
- Staff Management & Capacity Strengthening
- Donor Engagement & Compliance
- Risk Management & Safeguarding
What it takes
- Commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights
- Experience working with NGOs in Africa
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
- Strong experience managing donor-funded programs
- Relevant post-graduate degree
- Fluency in French, knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote, with candidates able to work from any of the specified countries: Burundi, Chad, Benin, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya/Alliance locations, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation for this position will be determined by the prevailing market rate in the employee's country and the applicable statutory laws, in addition to Ipas's own pay philosophy and other factors, such as the employee's experience level and expertise.
How do I apply?
Please apply at https://ipas.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Ipas/details/Program-Support-Director---Francophone-and-Lusophone-Africa_R1436.
What are the key qualifications?
Key qualifications include commitment to sexual and reproductive health and rights, experience working with NGOs in Africa, proven ability to lead and motivate teams, strong experience managing donor-funded programs, relevant post-graduate degree, and fluency in French, with knowledge of Portuguese being an advantage.
What is the expected work schedule?
The work schedule is remote, with an estimated 20%-25% travel to regional and country programs and regional/global meetings.
How to apply
Apply directly on Ipas's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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