Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Guinea
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: 6 months
The role
The Program Manager (PM) is a member of Save the Childrenâs International's (SCI) Program Operations Team. Under guidance from line management of the Guinea Country Office, the Program Manager will be responsible for managing, planning and implementing the health and CP program in Conakry, Macenta and Kerouane in coordination with the technical managers. The Program Manager will be responsible for (1) developing monthly/quarterly plans based on master plans, (2) ensuring implementation of all activities to achieve expected results with high quality and (3) information / data collection and reporting (narrative) (4) Budget forecast and Budget Follow-Up, ensuring funds are spend accordingly to the phased budget. The Program Manager will also ensure that project activities follow Save the Children programming principles and approaches, draw on relevant best practices and lessons learned, improve the wellbeing of the target communities, and are compliant with donor regulations.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Experience in Emergency Responses Programs.
- Understanding of and commitment to Save the Children aims, values and principles, including rights-based approaches in development programming
- Proven Program Management skills including reporting, planning and budget tracking capacities
- The ability to think critically and to recommend good solutions to problems.
- Strong organizational skills
- Proven ability to lead a team and being part of a team
- Ability to mentor staff to work professionally and verifiably deliver results for project participants
- Willingness and ability to work long hours
- Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- English and French
Desirable
- Experience in the region.
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.59477.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
PROGRAM MANAGER/GUINEA
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Tue, 28 Jul 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Guinea
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: 6 months
The role
The Program Manager (PM) is a member of Save the Childrenâs International's (SCI) Program Operations Team. Under guidance from line management of the Guinea Country Office, the Program Manager will be responsible for managing, planning and implementing the health and CP program in Conakry, Macenta and Kerouane in coordination with the technical managers. The Program Manager will be responsible for (1) developing monthly/quarterly plans based on master plans, (2) ensuring implementation of all activities to achieve expected results with high quality and (3) information / data collection and reporting (narrative) (4) Budget forecast and Budget Follow-Up, ensuring funds are spend accordingly to the phased budget. The Program Manager will also ensure that project activities follow Save the Children programming principles and approaches, draw on relevant best practices and lessons learned, improve the wellbeing of the target communities, and are compliant with donor regulations.
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.59477.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com