Head of the Programme and Method Department

Kvinna till Kvinna is currently looking for a new Head of the Programme and Method Department to join in the work to achieve the vision of a world in which women have influence over decision-making and participate fully and effectively in the development of society.
Application deadline: 1st December 2021
The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation has promoted women’s rights since 1993. Today, we are one of the world’s leading women’s rights organisations. We operate in conflict-affected areas in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the South Caucasus, where we support more than 150 brave partner organisations. Together, we work to strengthen women’s influence and power, end violence against women and promote human rights.
If you believe gender equality, democracy and peace go hand in hand, this is the place for you. Joining Kvinna till Kvinna means joining a family of passionate activists. Women human rights defenders who stand on the barricades, face down resistance and advocate in the corridors of power.
We are spread out across 14 offices, but we are a team with a single shared belief: The future is equal. And together, we are change.
About the job
As Head of the Programme and Method Department you are responsible to lead the work of Kvinna till Kvinna’s Programme and Method department with an average annual budget of 170 million SEK, about 90 co-workers and programmes in 20 countries. You will work closely with the four Regional Managers and the Heads of Method and Development Unit and Grant Management Unit.
You will be responsible for the strategic development of the Programme and Method Department and ensure the implementation of programmes in accordance with Kvinna till Kvinna’s mandate and policies. Important tasks in the coming years are to secure long-term funding for the programmes and to consolidate the routines and processes for the department and linking it to the rest of the organisation.
The Head of the Programme and Method Department is part of the Senior Management Team and works closely with the Secretary General and the other department managers in order to take responsibility for the entire organisation’s development, including developing and the operationalization of the new global strategy which will be adopted by the board in June 2022
About you
Kvinna till Kvinna is a value-based organisation where you as a manager have a commitment for women’s rights, a feminist approach and act professionally and responsibly. As a women’s rights organisation, active in many conflict-affected areas around the world, the work that we do demands that our leadership is situational. Our leadership approach is based on trust and confidence in our staff and that everyone contributes to the development of the organization – we strive to enable self-leadership and accountability. As a leader you are self-reflective and aware of your strengths and weaknesses, and you are able to shift between the role as leader, manager, coach and fellow human being.
You need to have
Ten years relevant work experience where a significant part is in a managerial position, preferably also experience from leading managers and staff remotely
Ability to work with a diverse group of staff in different countries and contexts
Substantial budgetary and operational responsibility.
Knowledge of Swedish- and international development cooperation including strategy, policy, and method development for programme operations
Experience from civil society organisations, preferably working in the fields of women’s rights, gender equality and peace-building
Experience of institutional fundraising and donor relations with key international foundations and development agencies.
Academic degree in a relevant field such as political science, gender studies, international relations, development studies, peace- and conflict studies, human rights

Merits
Experience from research, studies, or knowledge production with the purpose of assuring evidence-based programming and communication.
Genuine interest in organisational and leadership development and experience from leading operations in phases of expansion and development
Experience from leading operations in conflict affected countries

Personal qualifications
Strong capacity to prioritise and delegate
Collaborative, team-oriented, value-based leader with the ability to motivate others
Strong communication- and conflict sensitivity skills
Ability to build relations internally and externally

Terms & conditions and what we offer
You will join a team of 130+ dedicated Kvinna till Kvinna colleagues who fight for women’s rights in more than 20 countries affected by conflict.
This position is based in Stockholm. Our head office is a key part of Kvinna till Kvinna: here, sixty of us work with essential programme management, communication, fundraising and advocacy and support the rest of the organisation. Through regular digital meetings, we stay in touch with our colleagues abroad.
Your role includes occasional international travel.
This is a full-time position, with a probationary period of 6 months. Starting date as soon as possible.
We offer a collective agreement and occupational pension.
Our working week is 37.5 hours; these working hours are flexible and goal-oriented.
Each year, you are entitled to 33 days of annual leave. Whenever two bank holidays are separated by a regular working day, this day is an additional paid holiday at Kvinna till Kvinna.
We offer an annual wellness allowance.
Diversity is very important for Kvinna till Kvinna. Please note, however, that due to the nature of Kvinna till Kvinna’s work, we can only consider women applicants (legal and/or self-identified).

Application
The application deadline is 1st December 2021
Please note that we only accept applications through our career site.
Questions
If you have any questions about the position, please contact petra.andorff@kvinnatillkvinna.se, +46 70 556 38 48
For information about the recruitment process, please contact Head of HR ida.udovic@kvinnatillkvinna.se