Director of Programme Development and Quality

About the role

The Director of Programme Development and Quality (DPDQ) is a senior leader within Save the Children’s Lebanon Country Office. Reporting to the Country Director, the DPDQ drives the design, coordination and delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based programmes for children, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s global breakthroughs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Country Office Impact Model and Country Strategy Plans.
• Oversee annual planning, results reporting and cross‑functional engagement.
• Ensure robust research, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (RMEAL) systems are in place and used for decision‑making.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching to advisors and specialists across sectors such as education, child protection, shelter/WASH, food security and climate.
• Represent Save the Children with government bodies, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
• Guide emergency and humanitarian response, crisis management and quality assurance.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience in programme development, quality assurance and humanitarian response.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage complex, cross‑sectoral projects.
• Strong understanding of child rights, safeguarding standards and evidence‑based programming.
• Excellent stakeholder management and representation skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape child‑focused programmes in a challenging humanitarian context.
• Leadership role within a globally recognised NGO.
• Collaborative work environment with diverse technical experts.