Deputy Country Director – Program Quality

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Overview

We are currently recruiting a Deputy Country Director – Program Quality to join our team.

This is an [office-based position] in [Jordan].

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.

This role is classified as requiring pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

The Deputy Country Director – Program Quality (DCD PQ) at Relief International in Syria is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring high-quality, evidence-driven programs, strategic oversight, and technical expertise across the country portfolio. The role involves managing a large budget, leading technical teams, and representing RI with donors, partners, and stakeholders. The DCD PQ will oversee program design, quality assurance, and MEAL systems while promoting accountability, innovation, and gender mainstreaming.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based programs, ensuring strategic alignment and operational effectiveness.

• Oversee program design, quality assurance, and implementation of MEAL systems.

• Represent RI externally, fostering partnerships with donors, stakeholders, and humanitarian clusters.

• Manage resources, ensure risk oversight, and ensure compliance with RI policies.

• Provide leadership to technical teams and support capacity development.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Expertise in program quality, design, and technical oversight within complex humanitarian contexts.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Proven ability to represent organizations externally with donors, partners, and stakeholders in high-level forums.

• In-depth knowledge of MEAL systems, program quality benchmarks, and gender and protection mainstreaming.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt strategies to evolving operational challenges.

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
• The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

January 8th 2025. Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.

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As this is an emergency response role, we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, please apply today as we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.