Programme Development and Quality Director Vacancy – Save the Children Somalia Country Office

Location : Somalia/ Kenya

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 immediate 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 15,000 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.

Reports to: DCD-PDQ

Staff directly reporting to this post: Head of REALM, Head of New Business Development and Partnership Advisor and Technical Specialists(TBC).    

Role Dimensions: Save the Children works in almost all regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 650 staff and a current expenditure of approximately US$ 120 million each year.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Director of Programme Development and Quality (DPDQ) will work closely with the Deputy Country Director of Programme Development and Quality (DCD-PDQ) in supporting the strategic direction and coordination of the Country Office programme and ensuring high quality programmes that deliver immediate and lasting change for children. In particular, the DPDQ will build high organisational technical competence and provision of quality leadership and technical assistance, and support the team in monitoring and assuring the quality of the implementation of those programmes through the provision of high-level technical assistance and leadership throughout the project cycle; capacity building to staff and partners;  and the systematic generation, dissemination and uptake of evidence and learning to inform project design and implementation, as well as advocacy efforts to shape wider policy and practice. S/he will also be actively involved in networking, collaboration and partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the country (Government ministries, UN agencies, INGOs and civil society organisations), as well as playing a leading role in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations to mobilise resources to in line with the sector’s strategic ambitions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in social sciences; economics; natural resource management or a related field
  • A minimum of 10 years’ management experience in an NGO environment, and experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, health and nutrition, FSL
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
  • Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
  • Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
  • Ability and willingness to spend up to 30% of time in Somalia/Somaliland
  • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/careers

Application will be close on 1st Feb -2022.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

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