Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 11 Nov 2014
Job type: Contract
Location:
Bangladesh
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 14, 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.
Contract length: 3yrs (possible extension to 5yrs)
The role
The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) will support the Team Leader to direct and manage the Suchana, a 5-year £46M multi-sectoral project which aims to contribute to a reduction in the high rates of under nutrition leading to stunting in the Sylhet District of Bangladesh. The programme, driven by a coalition of key partners, will improve nutrition of pregnant and lactating mothers and children under two through improved a access to nutrition-sensitive interventions, provide opportunities for sustainable food security and livelihoods and behaviour change communications for better nutrition practices. Findings from a randomised control trial research and impact evaluation will be used to advocate for strengthened nutrition governance through capacity building.
As this programme is still in the design phase and is subject to contracting, this appointment is subject to Save the Children being contracted by the donors, DFID (and EC).
The DTL will work closely with the senior managers of the program in providing leadership, direction and oversight to the program operations at the field level, ensuring activities are completed as per plans and donor requirements while providing advice on overall program strategies and mechanisms. The incumbent will maintain good relations with appropriate stakeholders in government, NGOs and communities. Particular emphasis will be placed on systematically enhancing the capacity of senior field based staff, through a coaching and mentoring approach, with the aim of an enhanced decision making, qualitative implementation and cost effective operations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :
Essential
Academic: Master degree in Social Science or relevant subject.
Working Experience: At least 10 years progressively advanced management experience in field-based food security programming.
Knowledge : Sound knowledge on Bangladesh political, environmental and social context, livelihood situation and challenges especially for vulnerable communities, technical knowledge on agriculture and other livelihood components is preferred
Skills :
Advanced skills in program planning, coordinating, representing, partnership management and staff management, very good in report writing, appropriate computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential requirements. -Good analytical, strategic and innovative approach, highly versatile, ability to work well under pressure and to deal with a variety of issues at the same time. Excellent interpersonal and cross cultural skills
At least five years’ experience of the management of donor funded projects, preferably for DFID or EC;
Attitudes :
- Works well with teams
- Conscious of child protection issues
- Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive
- Willingness to work in remote, rural locations
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: karora.55556.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Deputy Team Leader – Suchana
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 29 Oct 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 11 Nov 2014
Job type: Contract
Location: Bangladesh
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 14, 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.
Contract length: 3yrs (possible extension to 5yrs)
The role
The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) will support the Team Leader to direct and manage the Suchana, a 5-year £46M multi-sectoral project which aims to contribute to a reduction in the high rates of under nutrition leading to stunting in the Sylhet District of Bangladesh. The programme, driven by a coalition of key partners, will improve nutrition of pregnant and lactating mothers and children under two through improved a access to nutrition-sensitive interventions, provide opportunities for sustainable food security and livelihoods and behaviour change communications for better nutrition practices. Findings from a randomised control trial research and impact evaluation will be used to advocate for strengthened nutrition governance through capacity building.
As this programme is still in the design phase and is subject to contracting, this appointment is subject to Save the Children being contracted by the donors, DFID (and EC).
The DTL will work closely with the senior managers of the program in providing leadership, direction and oversight to the program operations at the field level, ensuring activities are completed as per plans and donor requirements while providing advice on overall program strategies and mechanisms. The incumbent will maintain good relations with appropriate stakeholders in government, NGOs and communities. Particular emphasis will be placed on systematically enhancing the capacity of senior field based staff, through a coaching and mentoring approach, with the aim of an enhanced decision making, qualitative implementation and cost effective operations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :
Essential
Academic: Master degree in Social Science or relevant subject.
Working Experience: At least 10 years progressively advanced management experience in field-based food security programming.
Knowledge : Sound knowledge on Bangladesh political, environmental and social context, livelihood situation and challenges especially for vulnerable communities, technical knowledge on agriculture and other livelihood components is preferred
Skills :
Advanced skills in program planning, coordinating, representing, partnership management and staff management, very good in report writing, appropriate computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential requirements. -Good analytical, strategic and innovative approach, highly versatile, ability to work well under pressure and to deal with a variety of issues at the same time. Excellent interpersonal and cross cultural skills
At least five years’ experience of the management of donor funded projects, preferably for DFID or EC;
Attitudes :
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: karora.55556.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com