Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 19 May 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Afghanistan
The Change Manager will be hired for a consultancy of 2 (two) months starting in July 2015. He will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
ROLE PURPOSE:
He/she will work closely with key Senior Management Team (SMT) members as a driver in the implementation of various organisational development actions linked to the Restructuring Plan that will have been developed and approved by the time the Change Manager arrives. He/she will also implement, as time permits, any other action plans that have been developed and agreed upon to increase management and team efficiency and accountability.
He/she will assist in the preparation of communication materials, relevant to the restructure.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Country Director
Dimensions: This is a challenging role in a complex environment. It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of living and working in such an environment and still be highly effective in driving forward our change programme
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Solid experience and a proven track record of having managed such organisation wide structural changes in other NGOs, preferably in a developing country/fragile state.
- Extensive operational or project management, planning and implementation experience. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyse complex information and offer creative, practical solutions.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, the ability to influence and motivate others. The role will involve liaison with a wide range of people, both internally and externally, and will require the ability to deal with people at all levels with credibility, tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to remain objective/neutral
- Intellectually flexible – a lateral thinker, open to new ideas and methodologies
- Proven ability to embrace and champion change
- Results oriented, with experience in developing and monitoring performance measurement/benefits realisation mechanisms
- Demonstrated ability to promptly adapt to different ways of working (flexibility), as in this new organization the context is quickly evolving
- Results oriented, with experience in developing and monitoring performance measurement/benefits realisation mechanisms
- The role will involve liaison with a wide range of people and will require a proven track record in dealing with people at all levels with credibility, tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrated ability to act independently and take on challenges willingly
- Mobility – the role will require spending a considerable amount of time in field locations.
- Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
- Experience in change management processes in NGOs
Desirable
- Previous Afghanistan work experience
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 and send your application to : afg.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Change Manager (Consultancy)
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Tue, 5 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 19 May 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Afghanistan
The Change Manager will be hired for a consultancy of 2 (two) months starting in July 2015. He will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan.
ROLE PURPOSE:
He/she will work closely with key Senior Management Team (SMT) members as a driver in the implementation of various organisational development actions linked to the Restructuring Plan that will have been developed and approved by the time the Change Manager arrives. He/she will also implement, as time permits, any other action plans that have been developed and agreed upon to increase management and team efficiency and accountability.
He/she will assist in the preparation of communication materials, relevant to the restructure.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Country Director
Dimensions: This is a challenging role in a complex environment. It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of living and working in such an environment and still be highly effective in driving forward our change programme
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
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 and send your application to : afg.recruitment@savethechildren.org