Programme Manager-Dutch Joint Emergency Response

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: 13 months

The role

The job holder will be responsible for the effective implementation of the various components of the Dutch Joint Humanitarian Response Programme (DJHRP) and ensure effective coordination among the implementing members and local partners in South Sudan and the donor in the Netherlands.

As a key member of the Operations team, the Program Manager is the focal point for management and operational issues in designated field locations (between key stakeholders within the country, the region, with Save the Children Members and with Save the Children centre). Key responsibilities include providing support and advice to enable Field office to effectively deliver programmes, ensuring effective information flows between relevant parts of the organization, monitoring key performance indicators and supporting countries in adhering to established program and management standards and procedures.

The post-holder will work closely with relevant field offices and support them in planning, resourcing, staffing and funding humanitarian response , as well as support in the design and implementation of operations systems, processes and activities so that programmes are delivered on time according to organisational and donor requirements and within allocated budgets.

Qualifications and experience

• A self-starter with a minimum of Master’s degree in Social Sciences or relevant discipline
• At least five years’ experience working experience in a senior management position within an emergency context,
• Experience in more than one of the core sectors (Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Health, Non-food Items and Emergency Shelter (NFI), Nutrition, (Child) Protection and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
• Robust implementation and NGO emergency program cycle management experience, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• 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
• Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

Desirable

• Previous experience in South Sudan
• Experience in managing a consortium portfolio.
• Spoken Dutch is a value add.

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.49287.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com