Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Management, Project Management, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in program leadership, preferably within NGOs, development organizations, or social sector institutions.
Demonstrated experience in managing teams, multiple programs, and donor-funded projects.
Maldivian national
Competencies & Skills
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising and mentoring teams
Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee multiple programs and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of reports, proposals, and official correspondence
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Sound understanding of program budgets, work plans, and basic financial statements
Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Willingness to work extended hours and travel when required
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Provide overall leadership and direction to the Program Department, ensuring high-quality program design, implementation, monitoring, and learning.
Align SHE’s program with organizational strategy, national priorities, donor frameworks, and emerging socio-economic and community needs.
Drive program innovation, integration, and adaptation to changing contexts.
Serve as Head of Department for Program staff, providing supervision, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.
Ensure clear systems, roles, workflows, and standard operating procedures within the Program Department.
Lead identification, design, and development of new program concepts and competitive funding proposals.
Contribute to resource mobilization strategies, donor engagement, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.
Support negotiation of grants and agreements in coordination with senior management.
Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems are applied across program.
Promote evidence-based programming through surveys, studies, situation analyses, and learning reviews.
Use data and lessons learned to improve program quality and decision-making.
Ensure compliance with donor agreements, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee timely, accurate, and high-quality narrative and financial reporting in coordination with Finance and senior management.
Monitor programme budgets, expenditures, and risks, ensuring efficient use of resources and minimization of cost extensions.
Build and sustain strong relationships with government entities, donors, partners, networks, and other stakeholders.
Represent SHE in relevant technical, coordination, and policy forums when required.
Formalize collaborations and partnerships that strengthen programme impact and sustainability.
Contribute to SHE’s strategic planning, organizational development, and institutional strengthening as part of the management team.
Uphold, safeguard, and promote SHE’s values, ethics, safeguarding commitments, integrity, and social responsibility.
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Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV, attested copies of relevant educational certificates, ID card copy, police certificate, job reference letters and covering letter addressed as: