International Programme Director FTE

Position: International Programme Director 0,9-1,0FTE)

Tearfund Netherlands is a Christian developmental and emergency response organisation. We alleviate poverty around the world by ‘Doing Justice Together’ with supporters, churches, Christian non-governmental organisations, and local communities.

We believe poverty is rooted in broken relationships: with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. These broken relationships often lead to injustice and prevent people from reaching their full potential. This is why churches together with our local NGO partners, play a central role in our work. We collaborate with and strengthen local organisations equipping them where needed to help restore relationships and bring about lasting, holistic change.

Through our extensive network of local and international partners, we are also well positioned to provide rapid and effective humanitarian assistance. This enables us to respond to both natural and human-made crises across the majority world through locally led action, complemented by international NGO support where needed. Our work is funded through partnerships with the Dutch government, the European Union, foundations, companies, churches, and a loyal and growing community of private supporters.

Tearfund Netherlands is headquartered in Utrecht and has around 50 employees. The annual budget in 2027 will be ca. €23 million, the majority of which will be spent on humanitarian aid, development and peace building around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and impact-driven International Programme Director to provide strategic leadership for our humanitarian and development portfolio. The International Programme Director serves on the Executive Team and is responsible for strategy, programme quality & oversight, financial & risk management, external representation & partnerships, Institutional Funding and Business Development, impact and MEAL. The IP director reports to the CEO.

The International Programme Team oversees implementation of programmes across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. The International Programme Team currently consists of 10+ employees with their own country-specific expertise and responsibilities. As International Programme Director, you are the primary point of contact for team leaders on programme and HR matters, fostering collaboration and ensuring the achievement of organisational objectives.

We

are looking for a leader who:

• Has substantial senior leadership experience in international development, humanitarian response, including at least five years of work experience in the majority world.
• Has a proven track record of leading and developing managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates a strong track record in developing, overseeing and strengthening complex international programmes, partnerships and organisational strategies.
• Has experience managing institutional donor relationships and donor-funded programme portfolios, including strategic engagement with governments, multilateral institutions, foundations and humanitarian donors.
• Brings significant experience in fragile, conflict-affected and humanitarian contexts and is able to navigate complex and rapidly changing environments.
• Holds a master's degree or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge and relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrates strong strategic and analytical thinking and is able to translate organisational vision into priorities, partnerships, programmes and measurable impact.
• Has experience in financial oversight, organisational governance, risk management, safeguarding, accountability and quality management within an international context.
• Is committed to strengthening locally led development and humanitarian action and values equitable partnerships…