Job Description
Save the Children International Kenya Country office has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as The Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ). As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in Kenya & Madagascar, the role holder is responsible for driving cross-functional engagement in the development and 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. 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.
Qualification and Experience
- Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, and experience in relevant fields e.g. Public Health, Human Rights Law, Development Studies, NGO Management or equivalent fields.
- A minimum of ten years of progressive senior management and/ or development experience, including experience designing and implementing programs for children.
- Experience in one or more of Save the Children's thematic sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, health and nutrition, child poverty, emergencies is a plus.
- Understanding of advocacy, policy, and government systems in the country, and particular experience with child rights programming.
- 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.
- Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels.
- Experience in developing and managing monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems.
- 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.
- Skills in training, capability building, coaching, mentorship, problem solving, and project cycle management.
- High level of self-awareness and willingness to take feedback for growth and self-development.
- Proven experience as a team player and leader in an international organization.
- Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations on or before 31st August 2021.
Email: info@savethechildren.org