The Opportunity
This position can be based in: Panama, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua or Peru
Regional Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) Officer
ROLE PURPOSE
The Regional PDQ Officer will contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of high-quality programmes and evidence-based approaches in accordance with Save the Children’s regional priorities. The post-holder will provide support to the regional and country offices in the Latin America and Caribbean Region to:
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and development across the region
- Support development and implementation of regional programmes and initiatives
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
- University degree in a relevant field.
- Evidence of analytical ability.
- Experience in research, data collection, curation and presentation of information.
- Experience in providing programme support, experience of working within a complex, matrix organisational structure, with knowledge in management and learning.
- Report writing, editing and translating expertise.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including
rights-based approaches - Willingness to travel.
- Culturally sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including
listening, influencing and negotiation. - Fluent English and Spanish (French a plus), with high level English writing skills
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
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