Deputy Program Director

Technoserve Inc.; Xico; Presencial; MXN 1,093,000 - 1,458,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking a Deputy Program Director in Veracruz, Mexico, to manage and execute programs aimed at improving smallholder farmer incomes. This role involves leading partnerships, coordinating with NGOs, and overseeing reporting and monitoring functions. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, experience in program management, and a proven track record in analysis and strategy execution. Competitive salary and opportunity to make a significant impact in agricultural development are provided.

Formación

• Experience in program management and partnership building.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in M&E methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Lead program strategies and drive project goals.
• Manage relationships with program partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper data collection and analysis for decision-making.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Team management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Herramientas

Stata

Descripción del empleo

• Job Title : Deputy Program Director
• Report : Project Director, with dotted line to Country Director
• Department : Operations
• Location : México

About TechnoServe

TechnoServe, founded over 50 years ago, is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty.

A nonprofit organization operating in 29 countries, we work with enterprising men and women in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries.

By linking people to information, capital and markets, we have helped millions to create lasting prosperity for their families and communities.

Job Summary

TechnoServe is seeking an experienced Deputy Program Director for two ongoing programs that are supported by private sector partners and that seek to sustainably increase smallholder farmer (SHF) incomes by helping SHF improve the yields and quality of their crops, adopt regenerative agriculture practices, and connect to formal markets.

The Deputy Program Director (DPD) will be responsible for leading partnerships and cross‑cutting functions, supporting the development and execution of program strategies, and overall monitoring and evaluation of the programs.

She / he will ensure targets are set and met and high performance of M&E and learning functions within the projects, ensuring robust data collection and analysis and promoting evidence‑based decision‑making and project adaptation.

The position includes managing relationships with key program partners; planning, reporting and presentations; and oversight of special projects and major consultancies.

Reporting to the Project Director, the DPD will lead innovations on sustainability, digital tools, youth and gender and supervise roles related to M&E, gender, program support, and external communications.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Responsible for all management and reporting in the absence of the Project Director
• Maintain frequent communication with Project Director to ensure program activities, status and effectiveness are well‑understood, drawing in the Project Director or other senior staff for problem‑solving or other engagement as needed
• Develops and drives innovative solutions to complex problems, requiring creativity, ingenuity and innovation.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Manages and inspires a team and promotes a positive workplace.
• Secures internal support and understanding for new policies or programs; conducts briefs and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
• Monitor and drive achievement of project goals, including in cross‑cutting areas such as gender equity, regenerative agriculture, and digitization, and lead donor and partner relationships
• Optimizes the quality of programs and frameworks through continual assessment and improvements; mobilizes resources to achieve quality goals, persuading others to adapt new approaches.
• Develop budgets in coordination with the Country Director and Project Director for new partnerships with the public and social sector.
• Develop and monitor annual project plans
• Lead the development and execution of key project strategies
• Provide oversight to the development and execution of project procurement plans
• Act as a spokesperson for the programs and present their work internally and externally.
• Ensure program budgets are executed as planned and within guidelines.

Project Execution

• Establish goals with corporations and farmer organizations in coordination with the operations team.
• Supervise and coordinate with partner NGOs.
• Support the planning of and co‑lead farmer visits with partners.

Reporting and MEL

• Work closely with project leadership and cross‑cutting functions in the development of donor and partner reports and the timely preparation of other analyses and strategic information required by the donors.
• Report impact and progress of programs internally and externally according to each program's M&E plan including quarterly reports, annual corporate measurements, and donor presentations.
• In coordination with the Country Director or Project Director, select methodologies (RCT, Propensity Score Matching, etc and use of software Stata, etc) to define M&E strategy and conduct analyses.
• Select digital tools and coordinate the development of new tools and platforms for data collection, traceability and digital learning.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of baselines and endlines; manage mid or final evaluations internally or with third parties.
• Supervise cross‑cutting roles and contractors.
• Respond to and implement surveys as requested by Global TechnoServe (i.e. quality survey).
• Direct the systematization of internal project processes, e.g. agronomy, business, and quality areas.

Country Support

• Supports the development of the country's implementation approach and strategy in order to help the Country D