Assistant Director of Programs

About the role

SOS Children's Villages Sri Lanka is looking for an Assistant Director of Programs (ADP) based in the National Office at Piliyandala. The ADP gives technical support to the Deputy National Director and the Director of Programs, helping develop the organization's programs in line with its vision, mission, values and standards. The role covers program policy, strategy and innovation, building on the Care Promise, and supports implementation through periodic assessments, quality checks and monitoring and evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support on Family-like Care, Family Strengthening, Youth Care, Advocacy, Education, M&E and other regular functions of the Program Department.
• Monitor the implementation of program policies and quality standards in the Member Association, including training and supporting Projects on policy implementation.
• Ensure consistent monitoring of program quality across Projects.
• Drive the implementation of the Child and Youth Safeguarding Policy and transparent reporting systems in Projects.
• Ensure rollout of Program ICT systems in line with ICT.
• Support program development and innovation, share best practice and lessons learned between Projects.
• Develop partnerships with key stakeholders and lead the implementation and monitoring of program systems.

Required profile

• University degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Science or another related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in program or project management.
• Strong people management or people development skills.
• Knowledge of the development sector, program cycle management, RBM, research and innovation.
• Ability to travel both locally and overseas.

Required skills

• Monitoring and evaluation skills and financial management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• High computer literacy.
• Excellent English communication and fluency in Sinhala or Tamil.

Candidates must apply by 18 November 2026, mentioning the position in the subject line; incomplete CVs will not be considered.