Job Description
Standard Bank Group is the largest African banking group by assets offering a full range of banking and related financial services. “Africa is our home, we drive her growth” Our vision is to be the leading financial services organisation in, for and across Africa, delivering exceptional client experiences and superior value. This sets the primary g…
Head, Programmes (Stanbic Foundation)
Job Description
To provide strategic and operational leadership for the Foundation’s programme portfolio, ensuring the successful design, execution, and scaling of high-impact initiatives that deliver measurable economic and social outcomes.
The role serves as a strategic and thought partner to the Executive Director, supporting the operationalization of the Foundation’s strategy and strengthening the Foundation’s position as a leader in inclusive economic growth and market systems development.
The successful candidate will lead cross-sector partnerships, build scalable delivery models, mobilize resources, strengthen organizational capability, and embed a culture of execution excellence, accountability, and innovation.
The role requires a leader who can move seamlessly between strategy, execution, partnerships, and institutional building.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Development Studies, Public Policy, Finance, International Development, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MPP, MSc, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 10–12 years’ progressive leadership experience in programmes delivery, market systems development, enterprise development, philanthropy, financial inclusion, or inclusive economic development.
- Proven track record in translating strategy into scalable execution and measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex partnerships, multi-sector programmes, and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in resource mobilization, blended finance, catalytic funding structures, or ecosystem financing approaches is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, safeguarding, and compliance within complex institutional environments.
- Experience engaging with Boards, senior executives, government stakeholders, and development partners.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategic & Systems Leadership
- Programme & Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder & Partnership Management
- Governance & People Leadership
- Collaboration
Technical Competencies:
- Change Management
- Project Administration Skills
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
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