Deputy Regional Director Program Quality

The Deputy Regional Director - Program Quality (DRD-PQ) contributes to the mandate of the Regional Management Unit of developing a coherent approach and setting priorities to advance CARE’s vision and mission. 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 assistance to COs as needed, as well as arrange for regional training in areas indentified 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 (CI) and with other stakeholders. S/he will liaise 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.

Principal Responsibilities:
? Provide proper day to day supervision and management for all direct reports, and lead the establishment and functioning of a strong, effective and coordinated Program team. Also provide day-to-day supervision of HQ program and advocacy staff based in the region.
? Identify and coordinate strategy for regional program priorities, and assist COs in advancing those priorities.
? Assist COs in reviewing their programs to ensure they are in line with CARE policies and standards and are properly measuring, evaluating and reporting impact.
? Acts as a conduit between country teams, CI and external centers of excellence.
? Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning between COs in the region and with the wider organization.
? The incumbent will actively contribute to strengthening the linkages between program and program support. Ensure communication and cooperation within the region and between the region and the wider organization around Program Quality issues.
? Represent CARE at the regional level and facilitates engagement with strategic partners, donors, social movements in the region and globally.

Required Skills:
? Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
? 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 fundraising skills

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Travel: 45%
Post: Accompanied
Language Skills: Fluent in English (desired French fluency as well)

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