Remote Program Support Director: Regional Strategy Leader

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

Job summary

Ipas is seeking a Senior Program Support Director to guide regional and country programs, ensuring strategic alignment, program quality, and risk management. The role supervises 3–5 leaders and partners closely with donors to advance reproductive health initiatives globally.

The PSD will drive adaptive programming, safeguarding, and cross-learning across the Ipas network, reporting to the DCOO. Strong leadership and cross-cultural skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of increasing responsibility in non-profit leadership and program management.
• 7+ years of senior program leadership overseeing multiple country programs.
• Strong written and verbal English; French fluency required.
• Experience managing donor-funded programs and risk management processes.
• Ability to lead across cultures and remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to regional/country programs and align with Ipas strategy.
• Offer high-level program quality oversight, risk management, and donor compliance.
• Coach and supervise regional leaders, promoting shared leadership and learning.
• Represent Ipas in donor meetings, technical forums, and external engagements.
• Support strategy translation into contextually relevant program plans.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-cultural collaboration

Program management

Donor engagement

Risk management

Team leadership

Adaptive programming

Shared leadership

Education

Post-graduate degree (MBA, MIA, MPH)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ipas is seeking a Senior Program Support Director to guide regional and country programs, ensuring strategic alignment, program quality, and risk management. The role supervises 3–5 leaders and partners closely with donors to advance reproductive health initiatives globally.

The PSD will drive adaptive programming, safeguarding, and cross-learning across the Ipas network, reporting to the DCOO. Strong leadership and cross-cultural skills are essential.