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.
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 Qualifications:
• 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.
Required Qualifications:
• 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.
How to apply:
Please visit www.pciglobal.org
and click on the Careers tab to view and apply for this and other
worldwide positions at PCI. PCI is an equal opportunity employer.
