Organizaton:Save the Children
Location:London
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 1.6 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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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.
The role
The Programme Quality Director has a pivotal role to play in raising the quality and increasing the impact of child protection, child rights, education, health and food programmes that save the lives and improves the wellbeing of millions of children and young people.
The role holder will be responsible for ensuring that Save the Children International's development and humanitarian programs deliver their thematic objectives, develop a culture and practice of continuous quality improvement and meet the quality standards established across Save the Children. The role will also focus on how we work (our Theory of Change), ensuring we achieve systemic change for children. The role requires significant liaison with (including travel to) Save the Children members and Country Offices. It will also require strong understanding of different methodologies of monitoring and evaluation and operational research, and contemporary development in these areas
Ensure there is effective overall co-ordination between Save the Children International and Save the Children members, through - but not limited to - facilitating Save the Children International's Global Thematic Leadership Group and sub groups.
Qualifications and experience
- Master's Degree in Development Studies or equivalent social science although individuals with significant equivalent experience may also be considered
- Extensive experience in development work on an international scale
- Demonstrable leadership within a networked environment
- Proven experience of developing strategy and being responsible for implementing it
- A good understanding of effective monitoring and evaluation systems
- Significant experience of working effectively with donors
- Senior management responsibility in a country office or equivalent
- Experience in working within Save the Children or an equivalent membership based organisation would also be helpful.
This role will attract a competitive salary package along with 30 days holiday per year
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
This will remain open from 25th July 2013 and applications will close on the 22nd August 2013
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Location: London, United Kingdom
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Thursday 22 August 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
Closing Date: Thursday, 22 August 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375821293765