Director of Programmes
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2X Global
Remote (global)- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian & Development Nexus
- Experience level: 10+ years
- Organisation type: Think Tank
- Remote option: Remote (global)
- Right to work requirements: International contract
- Remuneration: $110,000 USD-$140,000 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
- Location: Northern, Southern and Western Europe
We are seeking a mission-aligned, highly motivated Director of Programmes to join the Senior Leadership Team of 2X Global at a pivotal moment in our growth. This role will help shape 2X Global’s operational DNA as well as global programmatic credibility. This is only the second time in the organisation's history that we have opened a senior leadership role externally – a testament to both the strength of our team and the importance of this appointment.
The Director will play a central role in ensuring that 2X Global delivers consistently and at scale — translating strategic priorities into execution across teams, building capacity, and enhancing our systems for performance and accountability. This role is central to unlocking billions of dollars of gender-smart capital with a focus on long-term strategy and field building.
Opportunity
We are seeking a mission-aligned, highly motivated Director of Programmes to join the Senior Leadership Team of 2X Global at a pivotal moment in our growth. This role will help shape 2X Global’s operational DNA as well as global programmatic credibility. This is only the second time in the organisation's history that we have opened a senior leadership role externally – a testament to both the strength of our team and the importance of this appointment.
The Director will play a central role in ensuring that 2X Global delivers consistently and at scale — translating strategic priorities into execution across teams, building capacity, and enhancing our systems for performance and accountability. This role is central to unlocking billions of dollars of gender-smart capital with a focus on long-term strategy and field building. While directly overseeing our flagship initiatives (the 2X Challenge and 2X Certification) and our communications and thought leadership agenda, the role is much broader: it is the anchor role that ensures coherence, delivery, and organisational resilience across all of our work.
Skills and Experiences
- 10+ years of professional experience in programme management and leadership.
- Deep understanding of gender lens investing, including application of the 2X Criteria across investor types, sectors, and financial instruments.
- Familiarity with DFIs, MDBs, and institutional investors; existing networks in these communities are an advantage
- Strong strategic thinking and execution skills -able to translate vision into actionable plans across complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
- Strong grasp of digital collaboration tools, data systems, and MEL frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, grow, and inspire high-performing teams, including line management of senior staff and remote global teams.
- Skillful facilitation, relationship-building, and communication skills with senior leaders, policymakers, and diverse global stakeholders.
- Experience representing organisations externally, including public speaking, keynote presentations, thought leadership, and media engagement - ability to travel internationally as needed.
- Cultural intelligence and adaptability across geographies and sectors, with sensitivity to power and equity dynamics.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages an advantage.
- Alignment with 2X Global’s mission and demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
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