Save the Children is
the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120
countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them
fulfil their potential.
We work together,
with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats
children and to achieve imme
diate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two
million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach
more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition,
education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major
transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged
operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting
to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient,
more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class
people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: 2
years
The role The
Director of Programme Quality and Development (PDQ) as a member of the Senior
Leadership Team (SLT) in Malawi, shares in the overall responsibility for the
direction and coordination of the Country Office programme. The Director, PQD
is responsible for overseeing development of programme strategies and champions
a team culture of monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability to
deliver immediate and lasting change for children as well as ensuring quality
in all aspects of the program cycle. S/he ensures that global and in-country
advocacy work is in accordance with the 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
- A
minimum of a Masters degree or higher in Social Sciences, Public Health or
development studies - Minimum
of 8 years management experience and at least 3 years at Senior Level in
NGO or corporate environment including experience in directing and
implementing programmes for children in both emergency and development
contexts, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, Health & Nutrition and
emergencies - Recognized
leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country
level - Strong
management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and get the
best out of teams - A
general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both
development and humanitarian issues - Solid
experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems - Good
analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively
influence cross departmental and cross sector working - Credibility
to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels - Resource
management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills - Good
understanding and knowledge of gender equity and diversity - Ability
and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work
with incoming teams, in emergencies - Commitment
to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
including rights-based approaches - Fluency
in written and spoken English - Experience
of developing consortia programmes and working with and in consortia - Experience
of contracting and managing technical assistance to carry out research and
studies
We need to keep
children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the
protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job
description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in
English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your
salary expectations for this role.
Application Email:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘C.Chege.69859.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’
