Programme Development and Quality Director - Beirut

Country/Region: Lebanon, Beirut

Organization: Save the Children International

Closing date: May 29th, 2022

Join us to lead sustainable change for children:

Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical community

Get EXPOSURE in many different contexts

Test and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Influence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about bringing change for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

The Programme Development and Quality Director will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition for our programmes in Lebanon. The role will lead strategy development and the technical design and implementation of high quality programmes that deliver change for children in both emergency and development programming.

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THE ROLE

As a senior leader and member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Lebanon, the Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) 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 capacity strengthening, mentoring and coaching of technical advisors & 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.

To be a strong supporter and advocate for children on this role you will need to bring:

A minimum of seven years of progressively senior management experience in development or humanitarian agencies.

At least three years of international experience (working outside of one’s country of origin.)

Experience in one or more of Save the Children's thematic sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, health and nutrition, child poverty, emergencies.

Understanding of advocacy, policy, and government systems, and particular experience with child rights programming, including UNCRC.

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 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.

Masters Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, and experience in relevant social science (especially in Child Development or Community Development), human rights, development studies, NGO management or equivalent fields.

Fluency in English, both written and oral – excellence in English writing is essential.

Proven experience as a team player and leader in an international organisation.

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OUR DIVERSITY BELIEF

Save the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, disabilities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation etc., including a range of different experiences and capabilities helps us understand, represent and serve our beneficiaries better. We are guided by our values in everything we do, and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.