Nutrition Technical Programme Manager

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 c15,000 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:

12 months

The role

The role holder will oversee nutrition programs, currently IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding), in Northern Syria (Idlib etc,, with the possibility to expand to other areas). They will develop programme strategy, nutrition standards, referral pathways, proposal development and grant reporting. In addition to directly managing grants in Northern Syria, the Manager will be expected to lead on programme planning, oversight of programme implementation, recruitment and procurement.

A key priority of this role is to work day to day with the National Technical Coordinator building their capacity in technical and programme management skills, with the aim of transferring this capacity to the Nutrition field team. If required, the Nutrition Technical Programme Manager will identify partners to implement programme activities. They will also take on a representation role.

this role will be based in Antakya.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Education to Masters level in Nutrition, Public Health/Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
• Extensive experience of Nutrition programme management in emergency, fragile state or development contexts
• Strong understanding of nutrition information system, and of Monitoring and Evaluation processes and methodologies
• Previous experience of managing a Nutrition team at national level
• Proven capacity to supervise, and coach staff in technical skills and programme management
• Experience of, and commitment to, working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, ECHO, OFDA and other major donor projects and understanding of donor compliance
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Proven ability to represent the organisation to donors and other stakeholders
• Familiarity with key international standards for humanitarian work (e.g. Minimum Standards for Nutrition in Humanitarian Action, SPHERE, MHPSS, IASC guidelines, Inter-agency guiding principles on UASC, etc.).
• Team player who is able to work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children including willingness to abide and enforce the Child Safeguarding Policy. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

Desirable

• Language skills in Arabic
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Experience working and building the capacity of partners on technical issues
• Experience of remote managing programmes in complex settings

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

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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: IFarhoud.75183.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com