1. Strategy: An efficient, cost-effective system that meets organisation, donor and host  government regulations is in place to meet the needs of Bahar. 
Active membership in the SMT, enabling the Executive Director to lead the organisation efficiently and effectively.
In collaboration with Head of Programmes, establish the strategy for Programmes within the framework of Bahar’s organisation strategy and operating model.
Programme representation is an effective contributor to achieving the organisation’s strategy, plans, and results as approved by the Board of Directors.

2. Managerial: Provide and promote strong leadership, management oversight, commitment, and accountability within the Department staff.

The department has a monitoring system that includes timeliness, transparency and innovation in meeting organization needs while adhering to Bahar, donor, and host government regulations.

3. Programming: Manage the field operations and supervise teams of expatriate and national staff both in field sites and in the head office.
Participate in initiating project ideas, and the development of project proposals for donor funding in collaboration with Head of Programme.
Provide leadership to the preparation of detailed implementation plans for new and ongoing projects.
Continually monitor the programme’s progress to ensure that systems and staff are working to achieve goals and objectives.

Participate in the process of identifying new programming directions consistent with Bahar’s strategy.

Ensure good coordination with the programme team and other departments is maintained.
Coordinate and plan for staff capacity building for all operations staff.
Effective functioning of teams with timely achievement of work plans on budget, with effective reporting of performance.

4. Management of Field Operations: Contribute and work with the SMT to maintain coordination and harmonious work environment that will maximize support to all programmes.

Provide leadership and support to field staff to enhance their ability to serve with adherence to Bahar’s mission and core values.
Ensure that the Operations Team collaborates, and closely coordinates, its various planning and implementation activities with the other support functions.
Support the Executive Director by providing overall programme operational leadership, with emphasis on clarity of roles, performance standards, accountability, and delegation.
Facilitate staff to attain high standards of excellence.
Facilitate growth of the Programme by cultivating good working relationships with donors and other INGOs to ensure that Bahar builds its reputation for integrity, expertise, and reliability. 
Provide effective support to all Bahar Programme sites and staff through regular communication and field visits (where feasible).
Ensure that programme / project specific implementation plans are developed and followed.
Ensure recommended budget revisions are approved by Finance Manager and Executive Director, in consultation with the donor (as necessary).

Provide direction to correct any identified deviations which might impact adherence to approved budget.
Ensure monthly cash flows are developed in a timely manner for each project.

Office management and Annual Operating plans are developed and followed.
Good management systems and procedures are developed and  maintained to ensure efficiency, accountability, and good working  relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders.

All programmes are managed within the planned time frame and  within approved budget, according to Bahar and donor policies.
Project monthly cash flows are developed in a timely manner.

5. Compliance: Ensure fulfilment of project visibility and donor branding  requirements.

Establish and oversee process of periodical review of  implementation plans and other initial design documents to ensure contractual  obligations and spirit of programme are met.

Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with  implementation and financial standards and policies of both Bahar and the  donor.
Collaborate with Head of Programmes to ensure cross – cutting themes and vertical / horizontal integrations
are included in programme design, implementation, and strategic development.
Fulfilment of project visibility and donor branding requirements ensured.

Compliance with implementation, supply chain and financial standards and policies ensured.

6. Financial Management: Oversee the preparation and management of departments budgets, and ensure the
policies, procedures and practices align with Bahar expectations, requirements, and obligations.
Reports demonstrate that Department operations are transparent, efficient, and cost effective.

7.  Personnel&Performance Management: Engage in the identification and recruitment of staff, with appropriate JDs in place.
Develop the capacity of staff in the Department by working closely with Human Resources Department on staff development through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management processes.

Talent development practices are implemented in line with Bahar performance management processes.