Director of Programme Development & Quality (DPDQ) At Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Country Office Niger, the Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) is responsible for driving cross-functional engagement in the delivery of Country Strategy Plans (CSPs), developing annual plans and reporting on results.

S/he is responsible for ensuring development and delivery 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, that the country office engages in the collection and use of evidence and that this is shared across the global organization, and that reliable data is used for decision-making and program design.

One key aspect of the role is ensuring capability building, mentoring and coaching of technical specialists in order to support program quality in line with global standards and key performance indicators. As a senior leader in the country office s/he plays a representational role with the government, donors, partners, peer agencies, SC Members and others. The Director of PDQ supports strategic positioning with donors and partners and leads on project design to ensure that the country office strategy can be delivered in line with child rights programming principles.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Approximately 10 years management experience in an International NGO environment, including significant field operations experience of full spectrum implementation: running both development and emergency programs and program design
• Master’s level qualification in one or more of appropriate technical area (social protection, food security, education, health& nutrition)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Strong background in resilience programming for children in fragile and conflict environments
• Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• Experience and strong understanding of in humanitarian / emergency response, development and nexus programming
• Track record in engaging with donors and raising funds for projects that deliver quality results for children.
• Significant experience in securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
• Track record in coordinating complex proposal design processes
• Solid project management skills related to program development cycle and working across cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically – ability to think laterally
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children and child rights
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• Fluency in English and French
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies.

L’ORGANISATION

Nous employons environ 25.000 personnes dans le monde entier et travaillons sur le terrain dans plus de 100 pays afin d’aider les enfants touchés par des crises ou ceux qui ont besoin de meilleurs soins de santé, d’éducation et de protection de l’enfance. Nous faisons également campagne et défendons au plus haut niveau, pour réaliser le droit des enfants et pour faire entendre leur voix.

Nous travaillons sur trois avancées dans la façon dont le monde traite les enfants d’ici 2030:

§Aucun enfant ne meurt suite à des causes évitables avant son 5e anniversaire

§Tous les enfants ont une éducation de base de qualité

§La violence à l’égard des enfants n’est plus tolérée

Nous sommes conscients que des personnes formidables font une grande organisation et que nos employés jouent un rôle crucial en nous aidant à atteindre nos ambitions pour les enfants. Nous valorisons nos employés et nous proposons une carrière significative et enrichissante, ainsi qu’un lieu de travail collaboratif et inclusif où l’ambition, la créativité et l’intégrité sont très appréciées.
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