CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 14 Oct 2014

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: 12 months (depending on funding)

The roleThe Child Protection Program Manager is a member of the program implementation team and will be responsible for managing the child protection project and activities implemented in Upper Nile state, under UNICEF funding. S/he will ensure that project activities are consistent with Save the Children's programming principles and approaches, draw on relevant best practices and lessons learned, enable children to attain their rights and are compliant with donor regulations. S/he will play an important role in the technical development of child protection national staff, especially the capacity building of the assistant programme managers, project officer and assistant project officers. The program manager will participate in emergency preparedness activities and be ready to respond in the event of an emergency.

Qualifications and experience

• Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies
• A Bachelor's degree in human right law, Social science, OR development work or another relevant topic
• Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level
• A very good understanding of child protection issues facing children in Iraq and sufficient field experience in similar settings to design and implement innovative, appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, to motivate and inspire and to promote positive, lasting change in their lives.
• Demonstrable commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability frameworks, especially in working with very vulnerable populations.
• At least basic experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control
• Ability to prepare draft reports against expected results and indicators
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Experience of working in an emergency setting and/or commitment to build that capacity
• Flexibility and a sense of humour - ability to work, live and thrive under challenging circumstances
• A team player who is able and willing to learn from others and share experiences - both professionally and personally as we live and work in a communal setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to communicate in Arabic would be an asset
• 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

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.

How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'jfawcett.64546.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'