Senior Program Field Officer, Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Senior Program Field Officer, Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

About MiracleFeet

MiracleFeet is a global nonprofit working to eliminate one of the leading causes of physical disability worldwide. Over two million children live with the severe consequences of untreated clubfoot, and at least 175,000 more babies are born with this condition every year. Thanks to a non-surgical solution called the Ponseti method, 95 percent of cases can be fully treated for less than $500. Since 2010, MiracleFeet’s proven, scalable model is supported by a suite of custom measurement and evaluation tools developed with our partners. To date, MiracleFeet has delivered quality clubfoot treatment to more than 113,000 children in 510 clinics in 39 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. We invite you to learn more about our unique model and our impact here. Still, today fewer than one in five children has access to treatment.

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), MiracleFeet is at an early but pivotal stage of program growth. Current priorities include launching treatment in Algeria, strengthening implementation in Egypt, and unlocking progress in Chad—a GiveWell-supported priority country. The region presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring strong partnerships with local health providers, alignment with public health systems, and navigation of complex political and social contexts.

Our Team: Culture

Join our movement to work toward a world where all children born with clubfoot realize their rights to quality treatment. We are in it to end it! Our global team is made up of health professionals, social entrepreneurs, project managers, data nerds, innovators, and activists. In accordance with our values, we strive to create a collaborative, collegial, and respectful environment to ensure all staff feel valued, included, and appreciated. In all facets of our work, we celebrate creative thinking and problem-solving.

Summary

The Senior Program Field Officer (SPFO), MENA will lead the design, facilitation, and implementation of national clubfoot programs in the region. This highly strategic programmatic role emphasizes strengthening partnerships with local providers and hospitals, advancing best practices in program delivery and grantmaking, and ensuring alignment with broader public health trends and policies.

The SPFO will be based in one of MiracleFeet’s existing or prospective countries (e.g., Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, or Jordan), with frequent in-region travel. The successful candidate will bring significant program management experience in global health or international development, fluency in Arabic and French (with strong English proficiency highly preferred), and the ability to engage effectively with Ministries of Health, local stakeholders, and international partners.

The SPFO reports to the Director of Programs and works closely with the broader program management team.

Essential Functions

Program Development, Monitoring, and Strategic Planning

• Lead and support the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of MiracleFeet-supported national clubfoot programs across MENA.
  
• Drive the launch of new programs in North Africa and Middle Eastern countries, while strengthening and expanding current efforts in Egypt, Chad, Morocco and Mauritania.
  
• Support partners in aligning programs with national health systems, policies, and broader child health priorities.
  
• Guide local partners in developing workplans, budgets, scopes of work, and grant agreements that ensure program quality, sustainability, and growth.
  
• Conduct vetting when sourcing, selecting and strengthening local partners, ensuring capacity building and sustainability planning are in place.
  
• Support the integration of clubfoot treatment into public health systems, including workforce development, data systems, and referral pathways.
  
• Assist partners in utilizing program data and innovative tools (e.g., Salesforce, CAST APP, CAST Community) for evidence-based decision-making.
  
• Monitor regional and global public health trends to identify opportunities for advocacy, integration, and alignment.
  

Partnership Development and Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with Ministries of Health, hospitals, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders.
  
• Provide technical support, coaching, and mentoring to partners to strengthen program delivery, reporting, and governance.
  
• Represent MiracleFeet in stakeholder meetings, collaborative platforms, and policy discussions in the region.
  
• Support advocacy efforts to expand government ownership of clubfoot programs and long-term sustainability.
  

Programmatic Coordination and Learning

• Contribute to cross-regional learning, ensuring best practices are shared and adapted to the MENA context.
  
• Collaborate with the Programs Team to develop regional strategies and frameworks, and to promote knowledge exchange.
  
• Prepare programmatic updates, reports, and documentation for internal and external audiences, including donors, boards, and governments.
  
• Participate in organization-wide initiatives, task forces, and global campaigns to advance MiracleFeet’s mission.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in public health, social development, or child development.
  
• Minimum of 6–8 years of program management experience, preferably in public health, child protection, or child-oriented development in the MENA region.
  
• Demonstrated experience building and strengthening local partnerships, preferably with Ministries of Health and hospital systems.
  
• Fluency in Arabic and French is required; proficiency in English is strongly preferred.
  
• Ability to travel within the region up to 30% of the time. Residency and valid work authorization in a MENA country where MiracleFeet operates or plan to expand (e.g., Morocco, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan). MiracleFeet cannot provide visa sponsorship.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong regional network and familiarity with international development and public health systems in MENA.
  
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-country programs and navigate political, cultural, and social dynamics.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, concept notes, and policy briefs.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data for decision-making.
  
• High degree of cultural humility and the ability to build trust-based partnerships.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to MiracleFeet’s values: Collaboration, Ambition, Integrity, and Justice.
  

Salary/Benefits

• This is a full-time remote, contract-based position. We will not be offering a US-based employment contract.
  
• Applicants must already reside and have work authorization in a MiracleFeet-priority MENA country.
  
• Salary commensurate with experience and aligned with local market standards.
  

To Apply

Please submit your detailed cover letter and resume (in English) HERE.

Applications will be accepted until September 30th, 2025, or until the position is filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

MiracleFeet is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. MiracleFeet is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Encouraging Applicants of All Backgrounds

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply, especially people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. No matter one’s background, the new Senior Program Field Officer, Middle East and North Africa must value and advocate for inclusion and equity.

MiracleFeet is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. MiracleFeet is proud of our organizational values of collaboration, ambition, integrity, and justice, and expect staff to demonstrate these values in all behaviors and professional interactions.

For additional information, refer to our website: www.miraclefeet.org