Head Of Program Qualitynew

Fixed-term maternity leave replacement | 7 December 2026 – 6 October 2027

Location: Istanbul

Dünya Doktorları Derneği is seeking an experienced humanitarian professional to lead its Program Quality Department and coordinate selected programme support functions within Field Operations during a one-year maternity leave replacement.

The role will ensure technically sound programmes, accountability to communities and the effective use of evidence to improve programme delivery and impact. Working closely with country missions and other departments, you will lead multidisciplinary teams and support programme design, quality assurance, learning and project cycle management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical standards, guidance and quality reviews across programmes, strengthening staff and partner capacity.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, community feedback mechanisms and organisational learning.
• Support programme and proposal design, grant management, reporting and portfolio performance reviews.
• Guide specialists producing GIS analysis, dashboards and other analytical tools to inform decisions.
• Coordinate with Field Operations, Resources and Engagement, and Finance to align technical quality, delivery priorities and donor requirements.

Your profile

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience; postgraduate study is an asset.
• Substantial humanitarian or development experience, including senior responsibility for programme quality, multidisciplinary teams and support to country operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in programme design, monitoring and evaluation, community accountability and capacity strengthening.
• Strong project cycle and grant management skills, including proposal and report review.
• Ability to oversee specialist analytical work and translate evidence into practical decisions.
• Excellent professional English, sound judgement and strong leadership and coordination skills.

You will be expected to uphold DDD’s commitments to integrity, inclusion, safeguarding, confidentiality and responsible data use.

Compliance & Ethics
Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.

NB: Considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.Please be advised that female candidates are highly encouraged.

Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

Closure Date: 10.11.2026

Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged.
DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

General Information
DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.