Deputy Director, Global Programs & MEL Lead

Operation End Starvation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Operation End Starvation (OES) seeks a Deputy Director of Global Programs to lead the execution of the global program portfolio. This senior role translates strategy into disciplined, high-quality implementation, overseeing MEL and ensuring performance insights drive decisions.

The incumbent coordinates delivery across geographies and collaborates with Contracts, Grants & Compliance, deputizing for the Director when required.

Qualifications

• Senior, hands-on program leadership experience.
• Track record in translating strategy into disciplined implementation.
• Experience building and strengthening systems in early-stage organizations.
• Rigorous approach with focus on cost-effectiveness and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior execution leader for OES's global program portfolio.
• Translate portfolio strategy and program decisions into high-quality implementation.
• Oversee program management, MEL, and learning functions.
• Ensure performance insights inform operational decisions and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate day-to-day program delivery across all operational geographies.
• Work with Contracts, Grants & Compliance to ensure alignment with requirements and deputize for the Director as needed.

Skills

Program leadership

MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning)

Compliance

Operational excellence

Job description

Operation End Starvation (OES) seeks a Deputy Director of Global Programs to lead the execution of the global program portfolio. This senior role translates strategy into disciplined, high-quality implementation, overseeing MEL and ensuring performance insights drive decisions.

The incumbent coordinates delivery across geographies and collaborates with Contracts, Grants & Compliance, deputizing for the Director when required.