Project Manager (International)

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 1 Apr 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Wed, 15 Apr 2015

Job type: Contract

Location: Afghanistan

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Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 18 months

The role:

The International Project Manager – School Based Disaster Risk Management (SBDRM) will be responsible for the overall management, implementation, and coordination of the project, including activity monitoring, financial monitoring, and reporting. S/He will be responsible for representation and relationship-building between Save the Children and other international and national NGOs, donor partners, and government stakeholders at national coordination and advocacy platforms. S/He will be responsible for the development and delivery of advocacy activities with donor partners and government stakeholders, both high-level (policy/legislation) and project-level. S/He will act as the lead on SBDRM activities in country and will provide technical support to other DRR projects and other stakeholders as requested. S/He will provide technical support to the development of all written materials produced under the project, including guidelines, training manuals, education materials, curriculum, and policies/governance documents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • Minimum Master Degree in Education, Disaster Management, International Relations, Social Sciences, or Development studies
  • Minimum 5 years international professional experience in either education, education in emergencies, or disaster risk management - ideally a combination of education, response and disaster risk reduction experience or exposure would be preferred.
  • Demonstrable experience of project management including planning, monitoring, financial and budget management, reporting etc.
  • Excellent representational and advocacy skills with experience of negotiating and influencing governments, working with partners, donors and development agencies.
  • High fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and ability to build a strong and highly functioning team
  • Training/capacity building development and delivery skills and experience.
  • Strong presentation and reporting skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of ECHO funded actions
  • Familiar with development context of Afghanistan or other similar countries/regions, especially with regards to the cultural and hazard contexts
  • Ability to work in a team with flexibility to undertake challenging task and adapt to different working conditions.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: karora.72785.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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