Senior Program Delivery Manager (SPDM)

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Job Title:    Senior Program Delivery Manager   Department: Program Department Location:   Vientiane, Lao PDR with some travelling to the CARE Program Areas   Position reports to: Country Director (CD) Position Type: Full-Time, Annual Employment Contract with extended      CARE INTERNATIONAL IN LAO PDR CARE International is a global INGO working to end poverty and achieve social justice. We rebuild and improve the lives of the most vulnerable groups, especially women and girls who are often the most marginalised individuals in their communities and face unequal access to social and economic rights. In 2026, CARE worked in more than 100 countries around the world, supporting 200 million people from vulnerable communities to fight poverty and social injustice. To date, CARE has supported over 52 million participants to promote lasting change in their lives, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.     CARE International in Lao PDR began its operations in 1992 and has worked since then to improve the lives of vulnerable groups in both rural and urban areas, particularly the ethnic minority communities. CARE works in partnership with community members, the government, local civil society organisations, and the private sector. CARE currently implements projects in 06 provinces: Vientiane Capital, Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Sekong and Salavan Province.    CARE’s “Marginalized Women and Girls” program empowers women and girls to exercise their rights, to lead and make decisions, and benefit from socio-economic justice through thematic focus on women’s health, women's economic empowerment and women’s resilience and climate change. CARE has extensive experience and expertise in both areas and will continue to pursue evidence-based practices to deliver long-lasting solutions effectively and sustainably.          Job Summary /  About the Role The Senior Program Delivery Manager (SPDM) provides strategic oversight and operational leadership for the high-quality execution of the organization’s country portfolio in Laos. As a core member of the Senior Management Team, the SPDM is primarily responsible for the end-to-end management of programs, ensuring that complex technical designs are translated into impactful, on-the-ground interventions that adhere to global standards and donor requirements. This role leads to the comprehensive coordination of project delivery in close partnership with Provincial and Project Managers, ensuring that all workplans and budgets are utilized effectively and according to planned timelines. The SPDM’s responsibility extends to external partnerships, where the role collaborates with the Partnership and Award Coordinator to ensure local partners maintain effective in implementation and spending.  Beyond operational and financial management, the SPDM serves as a vital bridge to the government, leading MOU negotiations and ensuring that all project activities and reporting remain in strict alignment with legal agreements.  The SPDM works closely the Senior Program Quality Advisor and the Finance and Administration Director in the CARE Laos office, while maintaining strong regional alignment with the Regional Business Services Director (Asia) regarding program expenditure. The SPDM reports to the Country Director (CD).  EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Graduate Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience  At least 7 years’ experience working in a development context with a similar type of organisation   Sound understanding of development in the context of Lao PDR Demonstrated and relevant overseas field experience in leading program development and program planning - at a senior (minimum 5 years). Advanced knowledge of development programme cutting edge thinking, concepts, analysis and tools, in one or more of CARE international in Laos’ thematic priorities including health, women economic empowerment, gender-based violence, climate change resilience or civil society development.  Demonstrated experience in capacity strengthening of staff and proven ability to lead, manage and mentor or coach staff and partners in different contexts and needs. Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines. APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application. Please indicate the name of position that you are applying for and apply through this link https://forms.gle/ecEvYs9S6XWQNtKf7 deadline is due on Tues 16/06/2026.   The detailed Job Description (TOR) can be downloaded at https://directoryofngos.org/ingo-jobs/   Please kindly note that, due to the urgent needs of this position, thus the recruitment is an o

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