Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) - Cambodia
The Opportunity
As
a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Cambodia, the Director
of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) is responsible for driving
cross-functional engagement in the development and delivery of the
Country Strategy Plan (CSP), 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. 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.
Skills and Experience
EDUCATION
- Masters degree or its equivalent in years of experience in relevant social sciences, development studies, human rights or other relevant sectorsector (especially in Child Development or Community Development), human rights, NGO management or equivalent fields.
EXPERIENCES (number of years- basic, specialist, Professional, Professional +specialist)
- Minimum of seven years progressive senior management and/ or development experience, including experience designing and implementing programs for children
- Experience in one or more of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, child rights governance, child poverty, health and nutrition, and emergencies.
- Understanding of advocacy, policy, and government systemsin Cambodia, and particular experience with child rights programming, including UNCRC.
- Proven excellence in leading a team, being a team player, and leadership in an international organisation.
- An appreciation and understanding of the issues concerning the NGO sector in Cambodia, both development and humanitarian; previous experience working in Asia is a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of children's issues, rights-based program approaches, and child safeguarding principles.
- Strong skills and proven experience in leading strategic planning, change management and program management processes; also from the knowledge and learning perspective.
- Strong skills and proven experience in new program development, project design and proposal writing with corporate, foundations and/or institutional donors.
- Able to work well under pressure and deadlines
- Excellent listening, inter-personal, communication and networking skills; proven experience and effectiveness working across functional teams and in a matrixed structure; and an ability to work with diverse populations.
- High level of self-awareness and willingness to take feedback for growth and self-development.
- Proven expertise in developing and managing Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning systems, and overseeing baselines/evaluations.
- Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels
SKILL:
- Strong skills in training, capacity building, coaching, problem solving and mentoring teams/staff members throughout project cycle management.
- Demonstrated skills in designing and carrying out qualitative and quantitative research and using research to inform program design and advocacy.
- Demonstrated capacity to design innovative and high impact programs, and leveraging project results towards broader systemic impact.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector work
- Fluency in written and spoken English, Khmer would be an advantage
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 http://www.savethechildren.net/careers
We
need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes
rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of
children from abuse.
Moreinfo: https://cambodia.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/647
