Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Pakistan
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: 3 years extendable
The role :
The Deputy Country Director - Programme Development and Quality, as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Pakistan, shares the overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the Country programme. The DCD PDQ is primarily responsible and accountable for: (a) leading a team of technical experts and overseeing development of high quality, innovative full spectrum programmes that deliver immediate and lasting change for children; (b) directing programme planning and strategy; (c) line managing a highly effective portfolio of monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability; and (d) overseeing advocacy, media and communications work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post graduate, Master’s Degree in development or other social sciences and 10+ years of progressively senior management and leadership experience in international development sector
- Proven track record of growing and developing new business; overseeing high quality, innovative and successful programme proposals and evidence-based donor reports in a fast pace work environment
- Demonstrated ability of developing country strategy and annual plans
- Previous experience of leading, effectively managing, mentoring and developing large teams
- Well-developed skills of steering advocacy, media and communications work streams for a wide and diverse range of audiences
- Evidence of senior level representation, networking and influencing
- A very good understanding of at least three of the thematic programmes and a working knowledge of the Programme priorities.
- Hands-on understanding of MEAL and MIS concepts and systems and their role in supporting institutional learning and accountability
- Experience of working with international donors.
- Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working
- Ability to analyse 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.
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
- Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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.77826.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Deputy Country Director Programme Development and Quality
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 4 Mar 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Pakistan
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: 3 years extendable
The role :
The Deputy Country Director - Programme Development and Quality, as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Pakistan, shares the overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the Country programme. The DCD PDQ is primarily responsible and accountable for: (a) leading a team of technical experts and overseeing development of high quality, innovative full spectrum programmes that deliver immediate and lasting change for children; (b) directing programme planning and strategy; (c) line managing a highly effective portfolio of monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability; and (d) overseeing advocacy, media and communications work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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.77826.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com