Area Representative – Somaliland – Somalia/Somaliland Programme

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 26 Nov 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Wed, 10 Dec 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Somalia

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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 1.9 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. 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: 12 months (with possibility of extension)


The role
The Area Representative has overall responsibility for development, management and delivery of quality programmes in Somaliland. S/he will work through Field Managers based in Hargeisa and Burao to ensure all aspects of programming are coordinated resulting in efficiency, high team moral and cost effectiveness. S/he will ensure programmes implement key humanitarian principles and that we work in close collaboration with other key stakeholders and the government to promote and advocate for children’s rights. The post-holder is also required to liaise closely with staff, other NGOs and government institutions to ensure safety and security of Save the Children staff and assets.

Qualifications and experience

  • Bachelors degree in development or other social sciences and extensive practical senior management experience preferably in development and humanitarian response programmes.
  • At least 5 years/substantial experience working with a humanitarian/ development organisation, including significant experience working at field level.
  • Substantial experience in development and management of programmes in conflict affected countries. Experience of Somaliland and remote support desirable.
  • Experience in the leadership/direction, development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of multi donor, multi-site field programmes, including direct management and supervisory experience.
  • Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
  • Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues.
  • Proven strategic planner and team leader with sound technical knowledge, conceptual and analytical ability, good judgment, and adaptive, flexible capacity.
  • Proven ability to develop and lead a high performing team.
  • Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Excellent written communications skills in English including proposal/report-writing. Knowledge of Somali Language is advantageous
  • Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
  • Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
  • Experience of working collaboratively with local and national government, with NGO partners and a commitment to working through systems of children/community participation.
  • Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills with experience of working with partners and a participatory approach
  • Outstanding interpersonal and inter-organizational skills
  • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s vision, mission, 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 role.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jkingara.55372.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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