Remote Program Director, Francophone & Lusophone Africa

Ipas; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipas in the United States is seeking a Program Support Director (PSD), a senior leadership role within the Global Program Support Team. The PSD partners with Regional Directors and Country Directors to strengthen program quality, risk management, and organizational learning across multiple programs.

Reporting to the DCOO, the PSD guides strategy, ensures donor compliance, and fosters shared leadership and cross-cultural collaboration, while overseeing 3–5 direct reports and contributing to

Qualifications

• Commitment to reproductive health and rights and demonstrated leadership experience at scale.
• Experience leading multi-country programs and steering cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to build and maintain partner relationships with donors, governments and NGOs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional and country leadership to advance organizational priorities and ensure alignment with mission and standards.
• Monitor program performance, risk, and compliance across multiple country programs.
• Provide coaching and supervision to regional leaders and ensure strong program management and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-cultural

Communication

Risk management

Donor engagement

Policy compliance

Education

Post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ipas in the United States is seeking a Program Support Director (PSD), a senior leadership role within the Global Program Support Team. The PSD partners with Regional Directors and Country Directors to strengthen program quality, risk management, and organizational learning across multiple programs.

Reporting to the DCOO, the PSD guides strategy, ensures donor compliance, and fosters shared leadership and cross-cultural collaboration, while overseeing 3–5 direct reports and contributing to