Director of Programme Implementation

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: 1 year

The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Implementation shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of Save the Children Indonesia Office. The post holder in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, including supervision of the awards and logistics department, management of all sub offices, and emergency preparedness and response (including DRR) for the Country Office in Indonesia.

This is a challenging role in a complex environment requiring a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can operate in a high profile, rapidly transitioning environment as Indonesia Country Office is transitioning into Save the Children member. The post holder will need to work closely with other Save the Children Departments and in particular with Programme Development and Quality (PDQ), Finance, Human Resources and Support Services to ensure quality program implementation and humanitarian response, and contribute to achievement of advocacy goals at sub-national and national levels. The post holder will contribute to increasing country’s funding portfolio through ensuring fully functional Awards department, and through close collaboration with the PDQ in identification of funding gaps and development of project proposals. The post holder will ensure close collaboration of Program Implementation Department with Advocacy and Campaigns and Fundraising and Marketing departments in raising the profile of Save the Children in Indonesia. One of key aspects of the post holder is ensuring capacity building, mentoring and coaching of Area and Program/Project Managers.

Qualifications and experience

• Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programmes
• Masters degree in development or other social sciences
• Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office
• Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
• Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
• Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
• Strong skills and proven experience in change management processes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
• Advanced fluency in both English and Indonesian 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: mpornprapunt.09721.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com