Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 13 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Cambodia
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: 2 years
The role
The purpose of the Senior Advisor role is to contribute to the successful implementation of the Save the Children Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programs and to the delivery of planned outcomes. She/he will have overall coordinating responsibility for the DRR sector, ensuring strong linkage with the other program sectors and provides technical support to colleagues and partners. The Senior Advisor will also strongly contribute to the fundraising and donor relations for all matters related with DRR in collaboration with the Director of Programs and Award Management.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Masters degree in Social Science or Development Studies, or similar field;
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in DRR and/or project management (experience of managing emergency programs is highly desirable);
- Track record of delivering results and impact within large scale Programs;
- Experience in long-term planning, significant experience in grant accounting, project budgeting and donor reporting;
- Excellent inter-personal skills, ability to manage people, build effective teams, and to transfer knowledge;
- Working experience in an international or multi-cultural environment is an asset;
- Willingness to travel within Laos, at least 25% of time;
- Excellent spoken and written English;
- Strong computer skills, including various office applications and use of Internet navigations.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with Save the Children.
- Specific experience of working in consortia projects.
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: sdevaux.82039.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Senior Advisor Disaster Risk Reduction
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Fri, 1 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 13 May 2015
Job type: Permanent
Location: Cambodia
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: 2 years
The role
The purpose of the Senior Advisor role is to contribute to the successful implementation of the Save the Children Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) programs and to the delivery of planned outcomes. She/he will have overall coordinating responsibility for the DRR sector, ensuring strong linkage with the other program sectors and provides technical support to colleagues and partners. The Senior Advisor will also strongly contribute to the fundraising and donor relations for all matters related with DRR in collaboration with the Director of Programs and Award Management.
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: sdevaux.82039.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com