Head of Programmes and Operations

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Disasters Emergency Committee Full time
Job Description

The Head of Programmes is a critical role for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), responsible for ensuring that DEC-funded programmes meet programmatic standards, are fully traceable, routinely monitored, and comply with organisational procedures and institutional donors' requirements.

Key Responsibilities:Communication and Collaboration
  • Act as the primary point of contact with member colleagues regarding programmes finance, adaptive programming, and DEC compliance, facilitating timely and accurate communication.
  • Contribute to DEC functional and advisory groups, Board sub-committee meetings, and Board meetings, including participation in Humanitarian Directors meetings.
  • Develop and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Senior Response Officers, and ensure timely delivery of all UK Aid Match MOU obligations.
  • Strengthen and maintain colleagues' understanding of DEC's ways of working both internally and externally (DEC HQ members, in-country colleagues, and local partners and key stakeholders).
Analysis and Reporting
  • Provide oversight to the review and analysis of member charity appeal budget plans and financial reports, with a focus on compliance with DEC policies and good practice guidelines to assess unusual variances and value for money considerations.
  • Deliver and contribute to timely and high-quality infographics, reports, and briefings for key stakeholders and institutional donors, including the Board of Trustees, FCDO, and BBC.
  • Manage and maintain investment in public transparency and demonstrate DEC's contribution to the humanitarian sector, including reporting to IATI and UN OCHA Financial Tracking Service (FTS).
  • Continuously develop, improve, and manage DEC's Knowledge Information Management systems (KIM), as user-friendly collaborating platforms that enhance learning and enable data analysis, visualisation, and high-quality reporting.
  • Collect, analyse, and present accurate and timely data to help inform a rapid assessment of appeal Criteria 2 for both rapid onset and evolving protracted crises and contribute to the development of the Case for Appeal.
Management and Leadership
  • Apply a holistic and flexible approach to any given scenario/context, while ensuring a robust process is followed, recorded, and documented.
  • Deputise for the Director of Humanitarian Programmes and Accountability.
  • Effectively line manage and provide leadership to Grant Managers and Programme Officers, contributing to the high performance of the Programmes & Accountability team.
  • Manage the Appeal Surge Roster (external consultants), including overseeing recruitment and necessary training.
  • As Serious Incident Reporting Officer, manage processes and support with onward reporting to key stakeholders, including FCDO and Charity Commission.
  • Manage service providers as required.

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