Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer (CPPO)

Skills and Qualifications

Criteria marked ‘A ‘will be assessed at the application stage.

Required

• Master’s degree or equivalent in international development, social sciences, public policy, gender studies, humanitarian studies, or another relevant field. A

• Minimum 15 years of senior leadership experience in the international nonprofit, development, or humanitarian sector. A

• Substantial experience leading complex program portfolios across multiple countries, preferably including fragile or conflict-affected settings. A

• Strong track record in program strategy, program quality, country or regional program oversight, delivery coherence, and organizational change. A

• Demonstrated ability to lead evidence-based decision-making regarding programming, learning, and impact.

• Strong experience with institutional business development and donor engagement, including the ability to translate strategic opportunities into funding commitments. A

• Strong track record of leading large, diverse, and geographically dispersed teams in matrixed structures. A

• Ability to think strategically at a global level and translate strategy into practical implementation.

• Strong judgment and credibility in representing programmatic work with donors, peers, partners, Board members, and senior stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of women’s rights, gender equality, conflict, women, peace and security, and international development.

• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across programs, operations, communications, advocacy, finance, regional leadership, and revenue functions.

• Right to work in one of the specified locations and willing to relocate at own expense if currently located elsewhere A

Preferred

• Prior international assignment spanning multiple regions.

• Experience in Africa and the Middle East.

• Existing networks and reputation with relevant institutional and strategic partners.

• Experience overseeing research, evaluation, or complex learning agendas.

• Experience with integrated, multi-sector, localization, partnership, or graduation-style program models.

Physical Demands

May require bending, lifting, standing, sitting, computer work, and international travel.

*This job description may be modified from time to time in the discretion of WfWI. All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

Please apply via the link below if you’re interested latest by 12 August 2026

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Shortlisting will be based on the criteria evidenced in application form, including your location and your existing right to work.

Please note Women for Women International does not offer sponsorship for potential candidates.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 12 August 2026, 23:59 BST (GMT+1)

Online tests will be scheduled during the selection process. Interviews will take place on: 1st round, 27 and 28 August. 2nd round, 2 and 3 September.

If you will need reasonable adjustments for the application process, please contact the People & Culture Team via the UK Recruitment email address [email protected], on our recruitment page in our Women for Women International UK website.