Director of Programme Impact

The new Director of Programme Impact will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of our programme activities to ensure ever-greater reach, focus, effectiveness and impact in our partner-led work.

As a member of CBM UK s Leadership Team (LT), the Director of Programme Impact (DPI) will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation as well as managing and motivating our committed Programmes Team, contributing to the programmatic development of the CBM Global federation alongside our country teams, as well as ensuring CBM UK plays a key role in the UK international disability and development sector.

This role will be instrumental in exploring the changing role of the UK INGO as part of the localisation agenda, and in working with the CEO and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications on developing new business models that respond to the changing role of INGOs

We are looking for someone who has experience of:

• Designing, developing and implementing international development programmes
• Monitoring and evaluation of international development projects
• Significant experience in strategic leadership, including long term planning, and strategic thinking
• Good knowledge of development theory and practice
• Securing statutory and institutional funding by developing good relations with strategic partners
• Significant people management skills, including leading a team and managing and motivating staff to achieve challenging goals
• Experience of representation at senior levels, including influencing decision makers

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with the ability to empower and motivate others and to build effective and diverse teams that deliver excellent work.

For over 115 years, CBM has been transforming lives around the world. We work with local partners, making sure people with disabilities in some of the world s poorest communities have access to healthcare, education and a future where they can thrive. As an organisation based on Christian values, we welcome staff of all faiths and none in our work to build an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

For full details of the role and how to apply, please download our recruitment pack .