Deputy Director of Programme Operations

About GOAL

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,000 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

As the Deputy Director of Programme Operations, you will play a key leadership role, supporting the Director of Programme Operations. You will assist with the smooth running of critical functions within the programme department and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation’s programme delivery and operational effectiveness. This position requires a dynamic leader who can assist with driving strategic change while ensuring excellence across all functions.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure Operational Excellence:
  • Drive the action points from quarterly dashboard reviews.
  • Align strategic goals between HQ and country operations.
  • Enhance communication between desk officers and field teams.
  • Facilitate cross-regional learning and best practice sharing.
  • Lead transformation initiatives to increase operational efficiency.
  • Streamline processes and enhance collaboration across functions.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Institutional Donor Support and Advocacy:
  • Build and maintain relationships with institutional donors.
  • Ensure compliance with donor requirements and secure funding.
  • Collaborate with the advocacy team to align operational priorities with advocacy strategies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior program management within a global NGO or international development organisation.
• Strong understanding of risk management in complex environments.
• Solid experience in donor management and compliance.
• Expertise in financial modelling and management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead business change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that is making a difference globally.
• Lead strategic initiatives that drive real change.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed.  At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

Location: HQ Dublin, Ireland. **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**

Candidates must have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Contract length: Permanent

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date: 2^nd February 2025

To apply please click ‘Apply Now’ above

As part of the application process kindly submit your CV and a cover letter, preferably in MS Word. All application documents (cover letter and CV) should be submitted in English.

Should you require access to information in a different format to facilitate your application please contact us via [email protected]

Please name your submitted files with the following reference: GOAL_DDPO

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We foster an inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued, we are particularly eager to receive applications from women (and other underrepresented groups). 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.

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Red Sea is committed to meeting the standards set out in our Equality and Diversity statement, acting in line with the UK Equalities Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.