**SayPro Programme Development and Quality management

The role

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the SayPro, the Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) is responsible for driving cross-functional engagement in the development and delivery of Country Strategy Plans (CSPs), developing annual plans, and reporting on results. S/he is responsible for ensuring the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, innovative programs for children, in all contexts, that contribute to SayPros Breakthroughs: Learn, Survive, Be Protected. The Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) ensures that robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning system is in place, that the country office engages in the collection and use of evidence, and that this is shared across the global organization, and that reliable data is used for decision-making. One key aspect of the role is ensuring capability building, mentoring, and coaching of technical specialists in order to support program quality in line with global standards and key performance indicators. As a senior leader in the country office, s/he plays a representational role with the government, donors, partners, peer agencies, SC Members, and others. The Director of PDQ supports strategic positioning with donors and partners and leads on project design to ensure that the country office strategy can be delivered in line with child rights programming principles.