Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 20 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Republic of the Congo
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs 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. Weâre 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 Education Programme Manager will be responsible for delivery on current education activities. The Education Programme Manager will also have responsibilities for growing the education programme in the fields (in collaboration with the Field Manager or Sub Field Manager and other thematic managers). The Education Programme Manager is the technical lead for the education programme in the field and is responsible for ensuring that programme development and implementation adheres to Save the Children DRC national strategy and with Save the Children global initiatives, supported by the Education Thematic Coordinator.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Proven skills in programme management and project administration, including budget management, development, implementation and monitoring of logical frameworks and communication with donors
- Strong skills in people management, moderation, conflict resolution and capacity-building skills
- At least 3 years experience of working in education.
- Ability to lead a programme and support a team working from remote locations.
- Skills & experience in project/programme monitoring review, reporting and evaluation.
- Proven experience in grant management and donor reporting.
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Childrenâs aims values and principles
Desirable:
- Working experience in the Great Lakes context
- Knowledge and working experience of Childâs Rights Programming approach.
- Experience in promoting childrenâs participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation.
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: sdiagne.31261.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
EDUCATION PROGRAMME MANAGER
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 6 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 20 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location: Republic of the Congo
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs 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. Weâre 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 Education Programme Manager will be responsible for delivery on current education activities. The Education Programme Manager will also have responsibilities for growing the education programme in the fields (in collaboration with the Field Manager or Sub Field Manager and other thematic managers). The Education Programme Manager is the technical lead for the education programme in the field and is responsible for ensuring that programme development and implementation adheres to Save the Children DRC national strategy and with Save the Children global initiatives, supported by the Education Thematic Coordinator.
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.
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: sdiagne.31261.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com