Deputy Country Director (Programme) – International & National

About the role

The Deputy Country Director (Programme) will support the Country Director in shaping and delivering Oxfam’s multi‑sectoral programme across Syria. The role combines strategic planning, programme quality oversight, donor liaison and partnership development to advance Oxfam’s humanitarian, advocacy and development mandate.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Country Director in developing and updating the country strategy, Theory of Change and sectoral interventions.
• Ensure programme quality meets international standards, Oxfam’s triple mandate and humanitarian approach, line‑managing technical leads.
• Advance Oxfam’s development programming and the Triple Nexus for the next 2‑3 years.
• Support partnership strategy, localisation and identification of consortia opportunities.
• Lead programme implementation in a cost‑effective, gender‑sensitive, participatory manner, ensuring Do No Harm.
• Conduct regular programme support visits to provide guidance on quality, donor compliance and implementation.
• Head the Programme Quality Team, develop country funding strategy and monitor expenditure.
• Collaborate with the Advocacy Manager to embed influencing in programmes and with the security focal point on policy adherence.
• Represent Oxfam with national stakeholders and coordinate donor reporting, fundraising and proposal development.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in programme management within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage complex donor portfolios.
• Strong understanding of gender mainstreaming, localisation and the Triple Nexus approach.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence Oxfam’s strategic direction in a high‑impact environment.
• Collaborative international team and professional development support.