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CARE International is a humanitarian organization working in 70 countries ¿s u nd the world. CAR1is vision is to seek a world of
hope, tolerance and social justice where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and securii CARE International in
Pakistan invites applications from qualified candidates for the following position of Program Development and Quality Director
for its Country office in Islarnabad.
The Program Development and Quality (PDQ) I)irector contributes significantly to ensuring quality, effective and efficiern
programming that maximizes the sustainable impact of CARE’S work in Pakistan. The PDQ Director contributes towards
establishing CARE as a leading and respected agency in specific strategic areas in accordance with the CO Strategic Plan. The
PDQ Director is an active member of the Country Leadership Team CL1), and as such s/he shares responsibility for overall
governance of the country office, as well as for moving ahead the strategies and achieving the objectives of the CO Strategic Plan,
Annual Operational Plan and specific CARE programs, and ensuring the CARE’s principles, codes, and policies are respected at
all times.
Specificall) the PDQ Director will:
1. Leads program development and quality in the CO, with a particular emphasis on maintaining quality and accountability
standards, advancing and mainstreaming of strategic partnerships, governance, advocac rights based approaches, and
gender cqu tv and dive rsitv
2. Supervises the program technical advisors and coordinators so as to ensure a proactive and strong integration and
engagement of the PDQ department functions, skills and capacity across the CO, as well as with CARE as a whole.
3. Leads in ensuring capacities, processes and procedures retlect a song commitment to impact throughout the CO.
4. strives to enhance the skills, expertise and capacity of the Co in program development & design process and
RBA, civil society! partnership strengthening, governance, advocac and quality and accountability standards.
5. Oversee development of communication and advocacy strategies and related campaigns so as to leverage the impact and
influence of CARE’s work and ensure proactive learning across the organization and partners.
6. Actively participate as a CLT member in governing the organization in delivering on strategies and plans, and adhering to
policies and procedures.
Prerequisites:
The prerequisites are a master’s degree pretcrablv in a social science. At least 10 years senior management experience. Minimum of
07 years experience in strategic and operational planning, program design and development, fundraising, and monitoring and
evaluation. Five years experience with financial management, budget development and donor compliance and reporting.
F.xperience in successfully managing institutional partnerships with national and international NGOs. Experience in establishing
and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors, civil society and government counterparts. Extensive experience in
implementing Rights-Based Approaches (RBA), advocacy strategies, gender and governance mainstreaming and initiatives.
H/She should have excellent skill in Program design, strategic planning and analytical skills, excellent creative and conceptual
skills, advanced writing and clear oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, training skills, computer skills. Ability and
interest to coach and develop staff.
Closing date to submit applications isJune 18,2012. Interested applicants may logon to w.rozee.pk to apply. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
0 Qualified Women are particularly encouraged to apply
O CARE Intrenational in Pakistan offers competitive compensation and benefit packages.
Disclaimer; CARF. International in Pakistan reserves the right so rccct any or ail applications, and to make any changes ro the job description and
application procedure wi
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