Org: JOINT AID MANAGEMENT (JAM)
Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Department: Programmes
Reports To (Function): Country Director
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Purpose of Position:
Provide leadership in the establishment and management of quality assurance in JAM South Sudan (JAM SS),
positioning JAM as a leading agency in evidence-based programming
Design JAM South Sudan Quality Assurance Framework and Strategy
Support evidence-based decision-making
Design Programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems and tools
Lead the planning and implementation of all quality assurance activities
Lead the planning and implementation of information management system
Lead the planning and mainstreaming of Gender, Protection and Conflict Sensitive Programming
Lead timely and accurate reporting
Key Responsibilities:
Design JAM South Sudan Quality Assurance Framework and Strategy
Develop the quality assurance framework and policy for JAM South Sudan
Develop and manage quality assurance work plans
Assess quality assurance training needs and develop capacity building plan for JAM staff in Juba and at the field
Develop quality assurance Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines for JAM SS
Support evidence-based decision making
Review project proposals for quality and evidence of causal analysis
Analyze monitoring and reporting data and communicate timely to program staff so that results of analysis inform Programme decision making
Conduct quarterly project performance reviews with project staff and other stakeholders and monitor implementation of actions
Prepare periodic program and project reports such as key performance indicator reports, donor quarterly, bi-annual and annual reporting requirements
Prepare data for internal and external reports as required
Keep track of the staff evidence based ecision making meetings on a monthly basis
Design Programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems and tools
Working with the Programme Manager, Coordinator and the central M&E team
Design and implement the JAM SS Monitoring and Evaluation system
Design data collection tools to verify indicators identified in the project plan
Develop and implement a plan for inclusion of cross cutting-themes in JAM SS monitoring and evaluation system.
Ensure accurate output data and quality reporting and is implemented country-wide
Develop a monitoring plan for JAM SS, regularly identify planning and M&E Information requirements for the project
Lead the planning and implementation of all quality assurance activities
Lead JAM SS institutional learning and reflection
Document lessons learned and best practices for JAM SS
Establish systems and mechanisms for Accountability to disaster affected populations
Establish community complaints and feedback mechanisms in all JAM projects
Lead the planning and implementation of information management system
Develop information and communication materials for local engagement and advocacy
Ensure quality stories and pictures to support JAM INT communications and marketing
Lead the planning and mainstreaming of Gender, Protection and Conflict Sensitive Programming
Develop training on gender and protection mainstreaming
Review proposals and budgets for evidence of gender and protection considerations
Ensure JAM’s alignment and compliance with the Gender Marker Tool
Represent JAM in engagement with the Gender working groups
Represent JAM in engagement with the protection working group
Quality Assurance budgets
Review project proposals and budgets for quality assurance
Ensure that all project budgets are properly prepared to support quality assurance objectives
Skills/competencies
Languages: English is essential, Arabic is preferable
Experienced in NGO programming
Ability to foster and sustain collaborative networks
Strong initiative and assertiveness
Willingness to learn and ability to conceive JAM’s vision and passion· Strong and effective communications, both oral and written
Ability to work under pressure and flexible to work late hours to meet deadlines
Qualifications required
Individual must be results orientated, highly self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills. The successful candidate will thrive in a multi- cultural environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing organization and be personally committed to quality humanitarian action
Degree in relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience At least two years’ experience in the humanitarian and development sector including specific monitoring and evaluation experience (M&E Systems and tools design and implementation, data collection, entry, cleaning, analysis, reporting)
· Experience in training others in monitoring and evaluation
Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills
Fluency in written and spoken English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
A good understanding of humanitarian and development issues particularly those related to nutrition, food security & livelihoods, WASH, Education
Excellent organizational skills and understanding of monitoring and evaluation practices highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong relationship building, influencing, negotiating & interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with key stakeholders on child rights issues
Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
Commitment to JAM values
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