Programme Quality Director

Tearfund

The Iraq Programme Quality Director (PQD) oversees the conceptualisation and development of programmes, and is responsible for ensuring programmatic quality in addition to the effective management of grants.

The position manages a team of programme staff at the CO level and is responsible for ensuring programmatic quality standards are met, including through robust MEAL processes, capitalisation of learning and cross-cutting issues.

The PQD actively engages with partners, civil society to ensure Tearfund's views and priorities are represented. S/he plays a key role in ensuring adherence to policies and systems.

Proven experience with developing and using peacebuilding DMEAL frameworks and tools

Proven ability in capacity development of staff and partner organizations

Proven successful people management experience, strategic planning and thinking.

Proven ability in acquiring and managing institutional funding for donors such as ECHO, OFDA, FCDO, Pool Funds, GAC etc

Proven experience in promoting and applying good practice in emergency and development work

Experience in portfolio of projects with experience in financial management, understanding of logistics and procurement procedure

Strong influencing, training and mentoring skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Proven ability of working effectively in teams from multicultural context

Excellent report writing, good knowledge of donor reporting and facilitation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arbic and English

Able to work in a fast moving environment and comfortable with constant change

Proven computer literacy, including good knowledge of MS Office and Google Docs