Contract SENIOR PROGRAM QUALITY (PQ) OFFICER – PORT VILA (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Job Description
CARE is an international humanitarian and development organisation fighting global poverty, with a vision to which focuses on empowering women and girls to fight poverty and bring lasting change to their communities. We work in over 80 countries around the world. We work with partners to achieve lasting results for marginalized communities.
CARE International in Vanuatu (CARE Vanuatu) has a focus on Gender Equality, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Change Adaptation (CCA), Humanitarian Preparedness and Emergency Response and Recovery.
CARE Vanuatu is re-advertising the position of Senior Program Quality (PQ) Officer. This role is based in Port Vila, and will travel frequently to field sites. Some travel to field offices and to regional workshops may be required.
You will work to ensure the effective design and regular review of program activities, approaches, strategies and lessons learned to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of program activities. Part of your role will be responsible for supporting teams in the design, development and implementation of program monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning frameworks and plans.
Your major responsibilities will be varied and will include:
- Program design, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (DMEAL) systems support in collaboration with Program Quality Team members and relevant project staff;
- Participate in reviews of policies and Support the Program Quality Unit Manager to develop and update training materials for policies as well as Facilitate regular trainings and awareness sessions on prioritised program policies
- Support the development of the Vanuatu Program Quality Manual, PCM tools in line with the CARE Vanuatu partnership strategy and Contribute to the development of training tools and guidelines for project cycle management systems
- Develop, maintain and nurture CARE’s partnerships with assigned partners, ensuring trusting and respectful partnerships and taking a leadership role within CARE Vanuatu to manage relationships with existing program partners.
- Participate actively, as requested, in relevant working groups, meetings, workshops related to CARE Program activities, both in and out of the country
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Bachelor degree in monitoring and evaluation, development studies, program management and/or minimum 3-4 years relevant work experience, preferably in monitoring and evaluation preferably with an International Non-Government Organisation (INGO) and working alongside local partner organisations.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and translation skills in Bislama and very good English.
- Proven experience in training and facilitation and support of others in the development of DMEAL frameworks/plans.
- Experience working with local organisations in Vanuatu, supporting them to implement projects and develop M&E plans as well as to develop partnerships and identifying support needs.
- Ability to analyse intricate information and accurately communicate/report on findings.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain databases.
- Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated experience in following standard policies, procedures and processes.
- A willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities.
- Proven ability in managing a budget and/or cash.
- Ability to use google apps or Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Kobo an asset.
What we can offer you
In return for your commitment, you will benefit from ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.
CARE International in Vanuatu participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response’s Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. CARE Australia reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant’s employment with that employer. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Australia requesting the information specified above.
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