Deputy Regional Director-Program Quality

Anticipated Start Date:
Location:	Thailand - Bangkok
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel:	up to 50%
Language Requirement:
Employee Duration:	Full Time
Type of Post:	Accompanied - Family
Funding:	Approved
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Description
CARE is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic leader to serve as the Deputy Regional Director-Program Quality in Asia. The Deputy Regional Director - Program Quality (DRD - PQ) contributes to the mandate of the Regional Management Unit to ensure the quality of the programming in the region.   The incumbent oversees program quality in the country offices (COs) within the region, including the design, implementation and impact measurement of CARE's programs. The DRD - PQ will work with regional program staff to ensure that CO's are designing and implementing programs that support current organizational priorities and are in line with policies and standards developed by Program Quality and Impact Group. S/he will be responsible for leading efforts in the region through which COs adopt a “program approach”, including working with individual COs to make the shift from projects to programs. The DRD-PQ will ensure that COs can demonstrate that their programs are achieving impact against agreed upon indicators and that the impact is being measured and reported. The DRD – PQ will monitor CO programs on a regular basis, providing feedback, support, guidance and advise, as required. S/he will help facilitate technical asistance to COs as needed, as well as arrange for regional training in areas indenitified as regional priorities. The DRD-PQ will be responsible for ensuring knowledge sharing and learning related to programming and program quality across the COs, between the region and the rest of CARE International and with other stakeholders. S/he will liase closely with CI HQs and other regions, and keep informed of programmatic developments in other parts of the organization.The DRD – PQ will coordinate the activities of the regional program staff, including the direct supervision of many of those staff. S/he will ensure that these staff are working in a coordinated manner that meets the requirements of the COs. Responsibilities: Staff Management; Organizational Programmatic Priorities; Impact Measurement and Program Performance; Technical Assistance; Knowledge Sharing-Learning; Networking and Liaison. Required Skills: Master’s Degree in relevant field; 5 years experience in program design, program oversight and evaluation; In depth experience in management of development programs; Language skills relevant to the region; Advanced written and oral communication skills; Excellent presentation and training skills; Donor relations and fund raising skills. Desired Skills: PH.D Strong training skills including delivery through a variety of methods (e.g., formal events, distance learning, on-the-job, etc.).     Click here for further details and application