Job location:
Colombia (Flexible - Riohacha/Bogota)
Starting date:
1 January 2022
Vacancy closing date:
21 January 2022
Duration position:
1 year with possible extension
Working hours:
fulltime
We are here for victims of conflict and disasters, who are seeking comfort, shelter and food.
ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover by providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
ZOA has been working in Colombia since July 2019 with operations currently in La Guajira, Arauca and Atlántico. ZOA Colombia provides support to Venezuelan migrants, Colombian returnees, and host community members. We work primarily in the sectors of WASH, and food security where we specialize in electronic vouchers and in-kind food kits.
ZOA is looking for a Manager of Programme Quality
ZOA’s programme in Colombia
Your challenge
The responsibility of the Manager of Programme Quality (MPQ) is to ensure high quality programme design, implementation and monitoring / evaluation. Beneficiary accountability and organizational learning through monitoring of project outcomes and feedback to contribute to quality program design is an important part of the job. The MPQ is responsible for the MEAL team leading the development of high quality project proposals, reporting and donor compliance with the support of the ZOA Colombia Country Management Team (CMT).
Your main tasks and responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Responsible for oversight of all monitoring and evaluation in country;
- Responsible for the development of effective digital data collection tools to be used for baseline/endline studies, PDM and needs assessments.
- Responsible for data analysis and creation of M&E reports
- Oversight of database management
Proposal Development
- Support process of project design with Country Representative (CR), Program Manager (PGM) and Manager of Operations (MoO)
- Leadership of proposal writing process including coordinating with key stakeholders, drafting content and gathering support documents
Project Reporting
- Coordinate process of drafting donor reports with the support of the PGM and MoO
- Responsible for adherence to ZOA policy and compliant with ZOA, donor, national and international guidelines, policies and standards;
- Supports the CR, MoO and PGs in the writing of the internal quarterly and annual reports
Accountability and CHS
- ZOA Integrity Framework focal point including staff training and country office compliance.
- Oversight of complaints handling and follow-up
- Supports the PGMs in the development of beneficiary accountability tools throughout the programme;
Programme Quality
- Responsible for partner assessments and the development of capacity development plans;
- Develops, implements and maintains monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL) tools, including the use of standardized indicators
- Ensures gender, protection and conflict sensitive project design and implementation.
- Supports Country Representative in the development of the Country Strategy and Annual Plan.
Leadership and management
- Member of the Country Management Team (CMT).
- Line management of Program Quality Department staff.
Your profile
Identity
- The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values of ZOA.
Knowledge
- University degree in a humanitarian, development or other relevant field;
- At least 4-6 years field experience in humanitarian context;
- Strong command of written and spoken English required;
- Strong command of written and spoken Spanish required;
- Experience in designing and leading needs assessments in challenging humanitarian contexts;
- Expertise in one or more of ZOA’s sectors:
- WASH
- Food Security
- Cash based programming
Skills/Attitude
- M&E design and implementation capacity;
- Experience developing surveys on Kobo Datacollection ToolBox;
- Data analysis and creation of M&E reports;
- Extensive use of Excel and PowerBI;
- Strong proposal and report writing skills with demonstrated success with institutional donors;
- Networker with interpersonal sensitivity;
- Team management;
- Beneficiary focused attitude;
- Result-oriented approach;
- Takes initiative/self-driven.
Special conditions
- Up to 70% of time required for travel to project areas;
- ZOA will prioritize Colombian nationals for this position. Strong international candidates may be considered.
Do you need more information?
For more information about ZOA, please visit at our website www.zoa-international.com
If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mrs Sandra Vogd, email zoa.vacancies@zoa.ngo
Interested and you want to apply?
ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our website.
CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated.
Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.
Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).