Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Jordan
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: 12 months
The role
To ensure the coordinated and consistent delivery of high quality, timely and accountable education programmes across the Syria regional response. This includes specific responsibility to be the Whole of Syria education co-focal point on behalf of Save the Children, working in close coordination with UNICEF (30%), as well as acting as the Save the Children regional No Lost Generation focal point (20%).
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Substantial experience of working internationally in humanitarian programmes, including education.
- Previous experience of working in large-scale complex emergency response.
- Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field of experience.
- Previous experience of programme management across multiple locations.
- Commitment to, thorough understanding of, and ability to train staff in participation and accountability approaches.
- Demonstrated experience in leading assessment activities and of designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating education programmes in emergencies for international NGOs.
- Experience of applying relevant interagency humanitarian frameworks and standards in education in emergencies (for example INEE Minimum Standards).
- Demonstrated ability to set up monitoring & evaluation systems in large, complex programmes.
- Proven ability in facilitation, mentoring and coaching.
- Experience of senior level representation, including Cluster or Education Sector Working Group coordination.
- Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors.
- Ability to write/advise on clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A high level of written and spoken English.
- Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
- The capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children child focused mandate.
Desirable:
- Language skills in Arabic
- Experience of working internationally in humanitarian programmes within child protection
- Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
- Experience of implementing DFID, OFDA, ECHO, UNICEF, UNHCR and other major donors
- Experience of designing and managing consortia projects.
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: rnazzal.30650.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Regional Education Technical Advisor & Whole of Syria (WoS) Edu
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 16 Jul 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Jordan
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: 12 months
The role
To ensure the coordinated and consistent delivery of high quality, timely and accountable education programmes across the Syria regional response. This includes specific responsibility to be the Whole of Syria education co-focal point on behalf of Save the Children, working in close coordination with UNICEF (30%), as well as acting as the Save the Children regional No Lost Generation focal point (20%).
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: rnazzal.30650.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com