Program Quality Manager, Guatemala

Tracking Code

54-566

Job Description

Program Quality Manager, Guatemala

Job Summary:  
PCI is seeking a highly experienced Program Quality Manager (PQM) to lead  monitoring, evaluation, research and documentation, and enhanced quality program initiatives for PCI Guatemala, which operates programs that span the areas of food and nutrition security; MCHN; urban upgrading,; disaster risk reduction; humanitarian assistance, and environmental mitigation.
PCI believes that the achievement of positive community impact is the result of excellence in all aspects of program management: human resources and strong staff capacity building, financial management, state of the art technical expertise, strong partnerships with local counterparts and in particular, ongoing utilization of rigorous research, monitoring and evaluation (M&E).  Accordingly, the ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of quality program management (specifically, knowledge management, capacity building, monitoring & evaluation, and information management) and will have robust research, M&E, analysis, and writing skills. The PQM will be based in Guatemala City, will report to the Country Director, work closely with other members of the Senior Management Team, and will oversee the work of PCI’s M&E staff.

Required Skills

Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge Management and Capacity Building (60%)

• In partnership with key managers, strengthen the capacity of PCI Guatemala staff to identify and optimize the use of internal program data, technical strategies and existing best practices, lessons learned and research across key sectors.
• Conduct regular staff workshops to facilitate the process of documenting lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities to improve field practice.
• Lead the design and implementation of key studies to inform programmatic decision-making, project designs and institutional learning, and oversee PCI Guatemala’s research partnerships with universities.
• Provide ongoing supervision of project M&E staff and assure quality implementation of project M&E plans / procedures (e.g. baseline studies, mid-term/final evaluations, etc.)
• Produce and disseminate high quality project case studies, success stories, best practices and lessons learned that are supported with an evidence-base, beneficiary testimonials, impact/comparative data and other relevant information.
• Regularly apply, update and monitor performance against state of the art field practices, and make recommendations for improving the overall effectiveness of M&E systems and tools.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Information Management (40%)

• Assist in writing, developing, and/or reviewing M&E strategy and practices for project proposals; detailed implementation plans; monitoring, evaluation and reporting plans (including performance monitoring plans, indicator performance tracking tables, M&E protocols, etc.); donor reports; and other key program documents.
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective management information systems.
• Ensure PCI Guatemala meets and contributes to PCI Gold Standards for program excellence.

Required Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, International Development, Social Studies, Economics or related field, with relevant experience (5+ years) at international or national levels in leading the advancement of institutional learning and quality programming.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in research design, analysis and systematization, with a proven track record in leading field-level research/studies/assessments/evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience working with, and knowledge of, key donor agencies such as USAID (including OFDA), USDA, and WHO.
• Proven track record in effective facilitation and capacity building of local staff and partner organizations, with strong abilities to coach, mentor and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to foster effective coordination and information flow between field, country and international staff.
• Demonstrated experience working with multi-sectoral agencies including national, municipal and local government counterparts, local and international universities, private sector entities and community-based organizations.
• Experience in designing and implementing effective management information systems and M&E procedures.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish, with demonstrated experience in developing abstracts, publications, scholarly articles and technical documents.

Job Location

Guatemala City , GUATEMALA

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