Program Quality Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop new and improve existing M&E systems to analyze trends and promote knowledge dissemination, reporting, communications, and improvements to program implementation efforts

• Contribute to the creation of handbooks that capture and describe key attributes and integral processes of Dignitas Project's teacher training and leadership development model

• Participate in the development of strategic work plans for each program activity

• Support the expansion of Dignitas Project's programs into new communities by conducting community scoping, collecting data, and evaluating opportunities

• Initiate and build strong school and community partnerships

• Provide assistance to senior leadership at Dignitas Project by documenting promising approaches and key challenges for continuous improvement

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required

• Experience and passion for serving marginalized, urban communities

• Track record of success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities

• Minimum of two years experience in education, community development, or other non-profit organization

• International development experience preferred

• Experience in project management
Knowledge, Skills, and Beliefs

• Ability to deeply understand the local context as well as Dignitas Project's theory of change

• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, working toward tight deadlines; not intimidated by resource limitations or other barriers

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Ability to develop strategy and systems that support high-quality program implementation

• Exceptional research, writing and presentation skills

• Strong analytical abilities

• Continuous learner, self-aware, self-reflective

• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse individuals and to influence and motivate others to achieve objectives, both internally and externally

• Values-driven, self-motivated, and critically thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit

• Ability to model Dignitas Project's core values: Accountability, Participation, Partnership, Empowerment, Humanity, Equity, and Achievement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required, SPSS or other statistical modeling software proficiency preferred

How to apply

Please submit your resume/CV, a one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position, relevant experience and qualifications for the past three roles, and three references tojobs@dignitasproject.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Position will remain posted until filled. Please, no phone calls.