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Deputy Program Director NGO Job Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (23 Sep 2026) Updated 1 day ago
Job Description
The Deputy Program Director will support the design, implementation, and evaluation of human‑rights programmes across the region. Key duties include strategic planning, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. The role demands extensive experience in program management within the non‑profit sector.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Advanced degree (Master’s) in Human Rights, International Relations, Development Studies, or a related field
- • Significant experience managing large‑scale programmes in the non‑profit sector
- • Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking abilities
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead program planning, budgeting, and implementation activities
- • Supervise and mentor program staff, fostering a high‑performance culture
- • Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, preparing reports for donors and senior management
- • Develop partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and community groups
- • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations