Director of Community Development Programs (Europe, Asia & Africa)

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About the job

About JDC Europe

JDC is the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, working in more than 70 countries to strengthen Jewish life, respond to crises, and support resilient communities. In Europe, Asia, and Africa, JDC partners with Jewish communities to develop leadership, provide social services, support education, and build strong community structures.

Role Overview

• Reporting in to the Exec Director Europe, The Director of Community Development Programs is a senior team member responsible for helping shape and support JDC’s community development work across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• The role focuses on setting clear program frameworks, strengthening community-based initiatives, and guiding Community Developers as they work directly with local communities.
• This position enables teams to design and deliver effective programs rather than managing all program details directly.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regional program models. Build a long-term strategic roadmap for program development throughout the region.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear goals for planning and evaluation.
• Ensure alignment and consistency across communities and regions.
• Provide tools, guidance, and frameworks to Community Developers.
• Support creation and improvement of program models that respond to local needs.
• Promote community-driven, evidence-based approaches.
• Ensure monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes are included from the start.
• Track impact indicators and use data to guide decisions
• Lead and mentor a team of up to eight Community Developers.
• Engage directly with communities when needed.
• Encourage collaboration and learning across the regional team.
• Identify opportunities for innovation.
• Manage planning, budgeting, and reporting processes with the Executive Regional Director
• Collaborate closely with Program Operations, External Affairs, Finance, HR, and Impact & Evaluation teams.

Candidate Profile

• Based in Europe or Israel
• Senior experience in community development, education, or social-impact programs
• Programming experience within European Jewish communities
• Experience using Theory of Change or similar frameworks.
• Ability to lead a team remotely
• Strong background in partnership-based work.

Skills & Attributes

• Able to translate strategy into practical plans.
• Comfortable using data to guide work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to work across cultures and contexts.

Values & Mindset

• Commitment to JDC’s mission.
• Collaborative approach.
• Adaptable and comfortable with complexity.
• An enthusiast

Why This Role Matters

This role is focused on creating more effective programming strategies for JDC which will lead to meaningful impact in communities across Europe, Asia, and Africa by supporting teams, strengthening program quality, and fostering learning.

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