In order to be successful you will bring/have:
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in development, other social sciences; or bachelor’s degree with equivalent diplomas or equivalent years of experience in the field.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
At least +5 years of relevant work experience in an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience in implementing and managing large field based operations and multi-sector programs.
Strong team management and capacity-building skills and experience. Demonstrated ability to build and manage an effective team with at least three years of direct management experience, and/or expertise with remote operational/logistical/financial management.
Familiar with effective financial and budgetary controls, management and understanding; managing grants from a diverse range of donors, and coaching others on systems and procedures
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organise a substantial workload, for self and others, that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
Solid project management skills with a proven history of delivering results
Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
Excellent problem solving capacities; ability to collaborate with others to find solutions
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, in the event of emergencies
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, as well as demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization
A high level of resilience, willingness to travel frequently to field locations
Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding principles and approaches, as well as principles of do no harm and confidentiality.
Desirable
Previous experience working within both development programs as well as complex humanitarian programs in high risk environments; Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) training is an advantage.
The capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in sometimes difficult working circumstances.
Valid driving licence.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions.
Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Organisation
Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday • All children learn from a quality basic education and that, • Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.