Save the Children recruits 01 Programme Development, Quality and Advocacy Director
Programme Development and Quality Director
Programme Development, Quality and Advocacy Director (PDQA)
The role holder as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Sudan, the Director of Program Development Quality and Advocacy (PDQ) shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Sudan Country Office and country programmes.
S/he champions a team culture of learning and continuous improvement and is responsible for overseeing development of high quality, innovative programme strategies and advocacy initiatives to deliver immediate and lasting change for children ensuring quality in all aspects of both process and output. S/he manages a team of technical experts whose primary focus would be on projects’ design and development funding, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
S/he ensures that global and in-country advocacy work is in accordance with approved guidelines and supervises all media and communications of the country office in coordination with the region and Centre. S/he develops gainful and strengthens networks as well as represents the country office appropriately.
Qualifications and experience
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts
Experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education; child protection; child rights governance; health and nutrition; food security and livelihoods; emergencies.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills in a complex international setting
Significant experience leading strategic planning and in programme design and proposal development
Strong understanding of different methodologies of monitoring and evaluation and operational research and experience in developing integrated MEAL systems
Ability to effectively establish a learning culture within an organisation
Experience in successfully establishing and managing collaborative relationships and partnerships with donors and government counterparts.
Strong representation and influencing skills
Experience of management of diverse workforce including effective performance management and utilisation of capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
Demonstrated use of positive coping strategies in stressful environments
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Fluency in written and spoken English
Contract length: 2 years
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Job description:
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Closing date: 30 Apr 2019 – 20:59 UTC
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Department: Programme, Development and Quality
Type: Fixed-term contract
Schedule: Full-time