Head, Programmes (Stanbic Foundation) Job Standard Bank
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Job Description
- To provide strategic and operational leadership for the Foundation’s programme portfolio, ensuring the successful design, execution, and scaling of high-impact initiatives that deliver measurable economic and social outcomes.
- The role serves as a strategic and thought partner to the Executive Director, supporting the operationalization of the Foundation’s strategy and strengthening the Foundation’s position as a leader in inclusive economic growth and market systems development.
- The successful candidate will lead cross-sector partnerships, build scalable delivery models, mobilize resources, strengthen organizational capability, and embed a culture of execution excellence, accountability, and innovation.
- The role requires a leader who can move seamlessly between strategy, execution, partnerships, and institutional building.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Development Studies, Public Policy, Finance, International Development, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MPP, MSc, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 10–12 years’ progressive leadership experience in programmes delivery, market systems development, enterprise development, philanthropy, financial inclusion, or inclusive economic development.
- Proven track record in translating strategy into scalable execution and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex partnerships, multi-sector programmes, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in resource mobilization, blended finance, catalytic funding structures, or ecosystem financing approaches is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, safeguarding, and compliance within complex institutional environments.
- Experience engaging with Boards, senior executives, government stakeholders, and development partners.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategic & Systems Leadership
- Programme & Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Governance & People Leadership
- Collaboration
Technical Competencies:
- Change Management
- Project Administration Skills
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
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