Regional Head, PMER and Quality Assurance

The purpose of this position is to have overall responsibility for Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER) and Quality Assurance.

• Ensure programme quality including results at scale, quality assurance and close monitoring against progress.
• Coordinate and lead on innovation and learning and knowledge management supporting peer to peer approaches, analytical work and sharing of learning within the region and at global level.
• Liaise with relevant academic bodies to integrate current methods and learnings, and also contribute IFRC field-based findings

Position Requirements:

Education

• Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, management, risk management, finance, economics, public health, political science, international studies, international development or other relevant field of study; or a first-level university degree combined with extensive relevant experience.
• Formal training or certification in risk management or a background in institutional/programmatic risk management - Preferred
• Qualification or certification in project management - Preferred

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in strategic planning, PMER, project/programme management, learning or risk management functions.
• At least 7 years of work experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis and/or data modelling.
• At least 7 years of experience managing staff.
• Experience in evaluation design and execution.
• Experience working in a multicultural, international environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Language

• Highly developed leadership skills
• Professional credibility, strong analytical skills, and ability to work at various levels of complexity.
• Strong project management skills and capabilities, including workplan development.
• Excellent oral and written communication, networking, and representation skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage a team.Strategic analysis, systematic planning, data analysis and implementation skills and ability to translate strategy into reality
• Excellent collaborative and teamwork skills.
• Highly organized and results oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to negotiate while maintaining effective working relations with complex stakeholders and multiple reporting lines with flexibility, resilience, maturity and a high degree of emotional intelligence.
• Knowledge of IFRC and its policies, processes and governance structures.

Languages

• Fluent spoken and written English
• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
• Other Languages - Preferred

How to apply

Interested candidates should visit the link: https://www.ifrc.org/jobs/details.html?jobId=105789&jobTitle=Regional%20Head%2C%20PMER%20and%20Quality%20Assurance to view the full job description and to submit their application no later than September 23, 2022.