Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer (CPPO)

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Women for Women International is hiring a Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer (CPPO) to join its Executive Leadership Team and lead global program strategy, partnerships, and business development. The full-time, permanent remote role reports to the International CEO and covers multiple countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Germany, the UK, Iraq, and the US.

• Executive leadership role reporting directly to the International CEO
• Full-time permanent remote position covering multiple countries
• Leads global program strategy, quality standards, and partnerships
• Part of the Global Programs Unit at Grade L
• Safeguarding Level Tier 3 with no contact with vulnerable adults and children

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Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer (CPPO) at Women for Women International Nigeria (9 Openings) - Remote ⏲ Aug 6, 2026, 11:10 AM ⋕ View all Media, Advertising & Communications jobs Women for Women International is an International non-governmental organization whose mandate includes providing women survivors of wars, civil strife and other conflicts resources for survival, reduce poverty level and ensure their self-sufficiency. The organization, with headquarters in Washington DC, USA, has country offices in eight countries, including Nigeria. We implement a 12-months training and education: program designed to improve key social and economic outcomes for the most socially excluded women. The program targets every aspect of women’s lives; health and wellbeing (including nutrition, hygiene & HIV/AIDS prevention and protection), economic stability, family decision making and social safety nets. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer (CPPO) Locations: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, S Africa, Germany, UK, Iraq, and US (Remote) Employment Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday) Department: Global Programs Unit (GPU) Grade: L Contract type: permanent/open-ended Reports to: International Chief Executive Officer Line Manages: Deputy Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer; Global Director, Business Development; Manager, Crisis Response Fund; GPU Coordinator; and, during the phased transition only, designated Country Directors where agreed by the International CEO. Formal Matrix Role: Regional Directors and Country Directors, for program strategy, program quality, program standards, evidence, delivery feasibility, and programmatic commitments. This matrix role is not a second line-management relationship. Safeguarding Level Tier 3: No contact with vulnerable adults and children Updated: July 2026 Background Women for Women International (WfWI) invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict. They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 550,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme. About the Role Women for Women International is seeking an exceptional Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer (CPPO) to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future of our global impact. Reporting directly to the International CEO, the CPPO serves as a strategic partner on program direction, organizational growth, partnership development, and mission delivery. The role leads the organization’s global program strategy, program quality standards, evidence and learning agenda, institutional business development, strategic partnerships, and overall program coherence across multiple countries and regions. This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for ensuring that our programs remain high quality, evidence-based, women-centred, and aligned with our mission to support women affected by war and conflict. Purpose The CPPO does not hold permanent line-management responsibility for Country Offices once regional reporting lines are in place. The CPPO works in close collaboration with the Chief Research, Policy, Advocacy & Strategic Communications Officer to ensure WfWI's advocacy, communications, and thought leadership are grounded in program evidence and country realities. The CPPO also works closely with the COO to ensure programs and country offices are enabled by strong operational systems, compliance, risk management, procurement, contract management, finance, IT, safety and security, and people support. The CPPO leads the Global Programs team in the Global Support Center through direct supervision of the Deputy CPPO, the Global Director of Business Development, the Crisis Response Fund Manager, and the GPU Coordinator. To protect program quality during and after the transition to the regional structure, the CPPO holds a formal matrix role with Regional Directors and Country Directors for program strategy, technical standards, program design, evidence, delivery feasibility, and programmatic commitments. The role holds final decision-making authority on global program standards, technical quality, major program design shifts, pilots and innovations, programmatic commitments, and institutional go/no-go decisions. The CPPO acts as the International CEO's principal strategic partner on mission alignment, program model coherence, program expansion and geographies, delivery continuity, and institutional and strategic partnerships. The Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and the senior leader responsible for Women for Women International's global program strategy, program quality, program design, evidence and learning, institutional business development, strategic programmatic partnerships, and program delivery coherence. The role may retain or delegate interim line management of designated Country Directors during the phased transition, as agreed by the International CEO. The CPPO ensures that funding opportunities, external commitments, and program adaptations remain aligned with WfWI's vision, mission, strategy, evidence, delivery capacity, and accountability to women affected by war and conflict. Regional Directors lead regional strategy, relationship building, coordination, regional representation, and agreed regional revenue contributions. This matrix role gives the CPPO clear authority on program quality and programmatic decision rights without duplicating regional line management. The CPPO leads global program direction, program-quality standards, institutional program alignment, and final programmatic sign-off. A core purpose of the role is to reduce the risk of WfWI becoming donor-driven when regional and country leadership roles carry strong revenue responsibilities. The Deputy CPPO directly leads program planning, country planning and budgeting, and coordinated execution across the technical program functions, including Program Design and Development, MERL, Grant Management, and Country Office Support. This includes institutional proposals, corporate funding opportunities, major donor grants, strategic partnerships, MOUs, and other commitments that include program content, delivery obligations, or implications for country capacity. Requirements: Applicants in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, S Africa, Germany, UK, Iraq, US must have the existing right to work in one of the jurisdictions as WfWI will not sponsor a visa nor provide relocation expenses. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note Interviews will take place on: 1st round, 27 and 28 August. 2nd round, 2 and 3 September. Shortlisting will be based on the criteria evidenced in application form, including your location and your existing right to work. Women for Women International does not offer sponsorship for potential candidates. Online tests will be scheduled during the selection process. If you will need reasonable adjustments for the application process, please contact the People & Culture Team via the UK Recruitment email address [email protected] , on our recruitment page in our Women for Women International UK website. Please submit a CV and answer the application questions on our recruitment website by the date and time below. Application Deadline: Wednesday 12th August 2026, 23:59 BST (GMT+1). View all Jobs in Nigeria Remote