Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Job type: Contract
Location:
Yemen
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 1.6 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 c14, 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.
The role
The Field Manager will be the focal point and chief representative of Lahj Field Office for Save the Children's activities ensuring effective management of programs, resources, and staff and support functions in the field site. The Field Manager will contribute to a localised strategy for enhanced program activity according to prevailing needs. This position is a two year role intended to consolidate and ensure the establishment, of effective and compliant systems and processes, and the implementation of large programs funded by high risk donors. Additionally the capacity building of core staff members and the coaching of a long-term national Field Manager to take on the responsibilities listed below.
The role is an accompanied position for a period of 2 years
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Graduate and/or Master’s degree in development or other social sciences or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years/substantial experience working in management with a humanitarian/ development organisation
- Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation
- Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Substantial experience in office management with a good understanding of logistics, HR and finance procedures
- Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting
- Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues
- Ability to produce high quality reports in English
- Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills
- Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach
- Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
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
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: Lucille.91814.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Field Manager
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 3 Sep 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Job type: Contract
Location: Yemen
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 1.6 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 c14, 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.
The role
The Field Manager will be the focal point and chief representative of Lahj Field Office for Save the Children's activities ensuring effective management of programs, resources, and staff and support functions in the field site. The Field Manager will contribute to a localised strategy for enhanced program activity according to prevailing needs. This position is a two year role intended to consolidate and ensure the establishment, of effective and compliant systems and processes, and the implementation of large programs funded by high risk donors. Additionally the capacity building of core staff members and the coaching of a long-term national Field Manager to take on the responsibilities listed below.
The role is an accompanied position for a period of 2 years
Qualifications and experience
Essential
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
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: Lucille.91814.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com