Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 22 Apr 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Singapore
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.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 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.
Contract length: 2 Years with option for extension
The role
As a key member of the regional leadership team, the Director of Program Quality Support – Asia (DPQS) will provide leadership and direction for the institutionalization of a comprehensive program management model for two Asia regions. This encompasses the full cycle of program design, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning and supports organizational planning and reporting requirements, for Save the Children international programs in both emergencies and development context. This role will also lead cross-cutting program initiatives (including sourcing program quality support, TA provision, continual improvement, partnerships, and other strategic and business projects) and direct strategic programming trends and learning from the region.
Qualifications and experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience in MEAL in international development and emergency programs, including
- Strong practical experience in project/program monitoring and evaluation (preferably field-based)
- Experience working with multiple countries and/or organization headquarter units on MEAL issues
- Knowledge of and experience with a range of MEAL tools and techniques
- Track record in developing and implementing MEAL strategies for program delivery
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. Substantial training and capacity building experience preferably in large transition environments.
- Experience in developing and implementing organisational vision and strategies
- Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
- Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Experience of supporting and developing programmatic staff with different backgrounds and expertise
- Experience of building personal networks at field and senior levels.
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
- Commitment to Save the Children values.
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
- Willingness to travel in developing countries (varying, but expected to be 50% of time).
Desirable
- A degree in a relevant field either in relation to development, monitoring and evaluation or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, HIV/AIDS, child rights and emergency response) is considered a plus.
- Theory of change champion
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: dkoh.98362.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Director of Program Quality Support, Asia
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 9 Apr 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 22 Apr 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location: Singapore
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.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 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.
Contract length: 2 Years with option for extension
The role
As a key member of the regional leadership team, the Director of Program Quality Support – Asia (DPQS) will provide leadership and direction for the institutionalization of a comprehensive program management model for two Asia regions. This encompasses the full cycle of program design, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning and supports organizational planning and reporting requirements, for Save the Children international programs in both emergencies and development context. This role will also lead cross-cutting program initiatives (including sourcing program quality support, TA provision, continual improvement, partnerships, and other strategic and business projects) and direct strategic programming trends and learning from the region.
Qualifications and experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience in MEAL in international development and emergency programs, including
- Strong practical experience in project/program monitoring and evaluation (preferably field-based)
- Experience working with multiple countries and/or organization headquarter units on MEAL issues
- Knowledge of and experience with a range of MEAL tools and techniques
- Track record in developing and implementing MEAL strategies for program delivery
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. Substantial training and capacity building experience preferably in large transition environments.
- Experience in developing and implementing organisational vision and strategies
- Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
- Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
- Experience of supporting and developing programmatic staff with different backgrounds and expertise
- Experience of building personal networks at field and senior levels.
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
- Commitment to Save the Children values.
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
- Willingness to travel in developing countries (varying, but expected to be 50% of time).
Desirable
- A degree in a relevant field either in relation to development, monitoring and evaluation or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, HIV/AIDS, child rights and emergency response) is considered a plus.
- Theory of change champion
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: dkoh.98362.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com