The role
We are currently looking for Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) to be based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Nepal, the Director of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing and ensuring strategic development of high quality, evidence based, innovative full spectrum programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and contribute to Save the Children’s global Breakthroughs: Learn, Survive, Be Protected. One of key aspects of the Role is ensuring capacity building, mentoring and coaching of thematic leads and advisors in order to build strong PDQ department.
· Masters Degree in relevant social science, human rights, development studies, NGO management or equivalent fields
Essential
· Masters Degree in relevant social science, human rights, development studies, NGO management or equivalent fields
· A minimum of ten years of progressive senior management and/ or development experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children
· Experience in more than one of Save the Children's thematic sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, health and nutrition, child poverty, emergencies
· Outstanding project design and project cycle management and coordination
· Knowledge of New Business Development, members and donors and their environments
· Basic understanding of advocacy, policy, and reform in the host country
· Experience working with high level government agencies and academics on issues related to children
· Strong skills and proven experience in leading strategic planning
· Strong skills and proven experience of new program development and design of donor proposals with corporate sector, foundations and institutional donors
· Developing and managing monitoring, evaluation and learning systems
· Strong skills and proven experience in change management and program management processes; also from the knowledge and learning perspective
· Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels
· Training, capacity building, coaching and mentorship skills
· Ability to research, write and represent well
· Problem solving and analytical skills
· Ability to manage time, multi-task and delegate
· Excellent listening, inter-personal, communication and networking skills; ability to work with diversified populations
· High level of self awareness and willingness to take criticism as an opportunity for growth and self-develop
· Ability to self care and separate work and personal life
· Excellent English writing and speaking
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