Global Programme Executive & IDS Lead

SOS Children's Villages International; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief Programme Officer /IDS Lead at SOS Children’s Villages International in Vienna, Austria, leads the federation's programme impact, oversees knowledge management, and ensures delivery of high‑quality contract-based services across member countries.

With a Master's degree and at least ten years in leadership within INGO contexts, you will steer humanitarian action, safeguarding, and capacity building while reporting to the Executive Board and supporting IDS and FCS operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent senior-level experience.
• 10+ years progressive leadership experience in INGO/ICSO contexts.
• Proven track record in delivering international development/humanitarian programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic delivery of SOS CVI's overarching strategy.
• Ensure programme impact at scale across member associations.
• Lead knowledge management, innovation, and evidence-based programming.
• Oversee and coordinate international programmes and multi-country initiatives.
• Develop and supervise capacity-building for member associations and local operations.
• Ensure safeguarding and humanitarian action policies are implemented across countries.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Cross-cultural leadership

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy / International Development / Economics / Strategic Management or related discipline

Job description

The Chief Programme Officer /IDS Lead at SOS Children’s Villages International in Vienna, Austria, leads the federation's programme impact, oversees knowledge management, and ensures delivery of high‑quality contract-based services across member countries.

With a Master's degree and at least ten years in leadership within INGO contexts, you will steer humanitarian action, safeguarding, and capacity building while reporting to the Executive Board and supporting IDS and FCS operations.