Head Programmes - Chiang Mai

Child's Dream Foundation

Long-term contract
Localisation Chiang Mai, Thailand
Youth
No remote
From 5 yrs of exp.
Posted on 12-04-2025

➔ Description of the mission

Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Programme Development

  • Support the development and implementation of our programme strategy in Thailand
  • Ensure that both existing and new programmes are strategically aligned with the organisation's and country strategy, contributing effectively to strategic goals

Programme Management

  • Oversee and guide the team in managing their programmes independently (University Scholarship Program International Bachelor, University Scholarship Program Thai Bachelor, Basic Education-High School and Vocational Scholarship Program, Scholarship program with Partners, and Nurse Aid Program)
  • Manage and control budgets and the team’s administrative expenses in accordance with the budget approved and internal budget regulations
  • Support the preparation of annual programme plans including activity planning, designing new interventions and budgeting for approval by the Country Director and Managing Director - Programmes
  • Monitor and evaluate programme activities, outputs and outcomes following the M&E plan developed together with our M&E team in our head office in Chiang Mai
  • Conduct programme reviews, develop continuation plans and phase-out strategies
  • Provide regular feedback and updates on current or potential programmes to the Country Director
  • Identify, develop and initiate new programmes and defend proposals with Proposal Evaluation Committee
  • Conduct independent site/field visits in Thailand for monitoring, problem solving and managing programs

Lead and manage our programme team

  • Lead our programme team by setting an example and fostering empathy
  • Build a strong team spirit within the organisation
  • Promote the capacity development of each team member
  • Develop and maintain a strong feedback culture in the team
  • Collaborate with the Country Director on Human Resources planning

Maintain and grow a strong network

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with different stakeholders
  • Facilitate donor visits to showcase our impactful work

➔ Profile

We are seeking for someone who can meet the following criteria:

Education and work experience

  • A strong interest in working for an NGO and to contribute to our vision and mission
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Education Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Science, or equivalent education
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience in programme in the I/NGO sector or related field

Hard skills

  • Proven knowledge of education context in Thailand and Thai-Myanmar border context
  • Advanced knowledge in project cycle management and budgeting
  • Solid IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Power point, E-mail)

Soft skills

  • Proven leadership skills to form a working environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to accept, implement and give constructive feedback
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Great attention to detail and a critical mind
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills

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Child's Dream Foundation

We exist to ensure that children and young adults in the Mekong Sub-Region, affected by inequality, grow up to be healthy and have access to quality education and better employment opportunities

More information
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  • Nonprofit organization
  • Between 15 and 50 persons
  • Youth
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