Deputy Director of Programs

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Equimundo

Hybrid
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 2-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: USD 110,000 USD-USD 130,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 30/03/2026
  • Location: United States 
Masculinities
 About Us: 
Equimundo is a global leader in promoting gender equality and preventing violence by engaging men and boys in partnership with women and girls and individuals of all gender identities. Working with men and boys to transform harmful gender norms and unequal power dynamics is critical to achieving gender equality. 

 Operations and Financial Portfolio Management 
● Support the operations of the Programs department to deliver Equimundo’s programs component of the strategic plan, develop and monitor progress toward departmental goals, and support institutional practices that lead to improved program performance. 
● Support the implementation of the Program department’s Strategic Plan by identifying funding gaps and areas of funding opportunity, and work in collaboration with the Strategic Partnerships department and the Director of Programs to pursue them. 
● Work closely with the Director of Programs to determine staff coverage needs, portfolio allocation, and an organizational budget. 

 Project Management and Technical Expertise 
● Manage a portfolio of Equimundo’s program projects, including overseeing its financial, technical, and programmatic functions. 
● Design program interventions and a theory of change aligned with Equimundo’s core approach and gender-transformative methodology, including developing curriculum and programmatic materials with partners. 
● Provide technical expertise and leadership on engaging men and boys in gender equality and Equimundo’s programmatic approaches and innovation. 

 Strategy and Cross-Team Collaboration 
● Contribute to and support the Director of Programs in identifying strategic directions, developing partnerships, and pursuing funding opportunities. 
● Work with the Research and Advocacy teams to ensure complementary, collaborative approaches across themes, geographies, and partnerships. 
● Liaise with Equimundo’s Communications team to co-develop and implement the program department’s communication strategy on program work, achievements, and initiatives to provide visibility for the program department and to influence policy and other relevant networks. 

 Required Qualifications: 
● Master’s degree in gender studies, international development, public health, sociology, or a related field. 
● At least 4–6 years of professional experience designing, managing, or supporting gender-transformative or social behavior change programs. 
● Strong knowledge of the theory and practice of engaging boys and men for gender equality, with experience applying these approaches in programmatic or research contexts. 
● Demonstrated ability to design and implement programs across multiple formats (online, hybrid, and in-person), including innovative or technology-enabled approaches to engagement. 
● Familiarity with human-centered design or participatory program design approaches, particularly in developing digital or tech-enabled solutions. 
● Strong program management and operational skills, including the ability to coordinate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail. . 
● Professional proficiency in English required; 

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