Head of programmes Food

Are you committed to building successful programmes worldwide? As head of our food-related programmes and a member of the management team, you will jointly lead the programme department together with the head of non-food-related programmes. With your international experience in food programme management, you will provide guidance and leadership across 5 food-related programmes that help entrepreneurs create sustainable change. Are you ready to drive strategy and deliver results for maximum impact? Then this is your role!   

PUM is a unique NGO committed to making a positive impact on a global scale. With a network of 1,200 skilled experts, we collaborate with ambitious entrepreneurs in 26 countries and 12 programmes, sharing expertise to strengthen business ecosystems and create economic, social, and environmental impact. We work closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the organisations that support them. 
We believe in the power of collaboration and in the magic that happens when diverse perspectives come together. Together we grow!    

As head of programmes and a member of the management team, you serve as the strategic link between programme operations and the management team. In this role you’ll manage a team of 5 programme managers who coordinate food-related programmes and match projects with skilled volunteer experts, and report directly to the COO, who holds overall responsibility for operations. Your daily activities will be varied and challenging: 

• Strategically guide and coach food-related programme managers to ensure their expert communities are skilled, diverse, high-performing, and ready to deliver impactful programmes. 

• Lead strategic planning for programmes, anticipate trends, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including both the head of region for Asia & South America and Africa. 

• Act as the strategic link between programme managers and the management team, translating programme priorities into actionable plans. 

• Turn programme analytics and evaluation feedback into strategic guidance, ensuring programme managers position the right experts to deliver maximum results. 

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies across programmes. 

• You are a proactive, hands-on, and a strategic thinker with a Bachelor’s or Master’s working and thinking level. 

• You bring 10 years of relevant experience, including as a member of the management team.    

• You bring experience in programme management and leading an international team, with experience in food-related programmes being essential.

• You have strong intercultural communication skills and collaborate effectively with different departments and stakeholders.     

• You have a strong focus on impact, quality, and results.    

• You play a key role in achieving PUM’s goals through the successful delivery of impactful projects. 

• You thrive in an organisation in growth and transition, enjoy contributing to further professionalisation. 

• You are fluent in English; French and/or Spanish is an advantage.   

• You are based in the Netherlands. 

• You are available for 30 to 37.5 hours per week.     

• You are data driven and comfortable with the use of digital tools, including Microsoft 365.     

Becoming a head of programmes PUM isn’t just a career move; it’s a chance to drive meaningful change. Working at a volunteer organisation like PUM offers extra fulfilment. In addition to the benefits mentioned, here’s what else awaits you: