Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ)

Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ)

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in South Sudan, the Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) is responsible for driving the country office program strategy, developing annual plans and reporting on results. They are also responsible for ensuring development of high quality, evidence based, innovative programs for children, in all contexts, that contribute to Save the Children’s global Breakthroughs: Learn, Survive, Be Protected. The Director of PDQ ensures that a robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system is in place, and that reliable data is used for decision-making. One of key aspects of the role is ensuring capacity building, mentoring and coaching of technical specialists in order to support program quality in line with global standards and key performance indicators. The Director of PDQ supports donor interface and resource development to ensure that the country office strategy can be delivered.

Key areas of Accountability

• Thematic expertise, capacity building and quality assurance
• Advocacy and communications
• Senior leadership function
• Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
• Strategy and Planning
• Ensuring evidence-based programme and project design
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning (MEAL) and knowledge management

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Master’s Degree in relevant social science, human rights, development studies, NGO management or equivalent fields
• A minimum of seven years of progressive senior management and/ or development experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children
• Experience in more than one of Save the Children’s thematic sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, health and nutrition, child poverty, emergencies
• Basic understanding of advocacy, policy, and government systems in the host country
• Experience managing teams for resource mobilisation and submitting proposals in excess of US$10 million
• Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels
• Experience working with high level government agencies and academics on issues related to children
• Strong skills and proven experience in new program development, project design, and donor proposal design with corporate, foundations and institutional donors
• Strong skills and proven experience in leading strategic planning, change management and program management processes; also from the knowledge and learning perspective
• Developing and managing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems
• Excellent listening, inter-personal, communication and networking skills; and an ability to work with diversified populations
• Skills such as training, capacity building, coaching, mentorship, problem solving, and understanding of project cycle management and coordination
• High level of self-awareness and willingness to take criticism as an opportunity for growth and self-development
• Ability to research, write and represent well, manage time, multi-task and delegate tasks

Contract length: 2 years

Location: Juba, South Sudan

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.

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy