Global Operations Director, International Development

Individuell Människohjälp (IM); Lunds kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Individuell Människohjälp (IM) in Sweden seeks a Head of Global Operations to lead IM's global operations and program delivery from our Lund base. You will lead a diverse, distributed team, forge strategic partnerships with donors and partners, ensure governance and donor compliance, and drive continuous improvement to maximize organizational impact.

Responsibilities include translating strategy into operational plans, overseeing budgets, and representing IM in external forums to advance justice

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in global operations, international development, or program management.
• Proven experience leading multi-country operations and programs.
• Strong knowledge of donor requirements, governance, and compliance.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.
• Experience with grant applications to Sida and similar institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop IM's global operations and ensure effective program implementation across all regions.
• Translate organizational strategy into operational plans and priorities.
• Ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning across programs.
• Lead and develop a global, cross-functional team while fostering a culture of engagement, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strengthen and develop partnerships with donors, partners, and key stakeholders globally.
• Represent IM in external forums and strategic dialogues strengthening M as a strong voice for justice.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, internal policies and applicable regulations.
• Oversee governance frameworks, risk management, and organizational reporting.
• Own and manage operational budgets, resource allocation and forecasting in close collaboration with Finance.
• Drive innovation, organizational learning, and continuous improvement of operational processes and tools.

Skills

Global operations

Leadership

Donor compliance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Analytical skills

English fluency

Swedish fluency

Program management

Grant writing

Job description

Individuell Människohjälp (IM) in Sweden seeks a Head of Global Operations to lead IM's global operations and program delivery from our Lund base. You will lead a diverse, distributed team, forge strategic partnerships with donors and partners, ensure governance and donor compliance, and drive continuous improvement to maximize organizational impact.

Responsibilities include translating strategy into operational plans, overseeing budgets, and representing IM in external forums to advance justice