CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 21 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: 2 years

The role

The Deputy Programme Director, as a member of the project Senior Management Team, shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of all technical aspects of the project. They are responsible for technical sector support including M&E, communication, and learning and will work with each of the partner organizations involved in the project, ensuring that a consistent approach to implementation and technical quality is taken across the consortium ensuring completion of activities to a high quality within the project period. Experience in the delivery of programmes focused on conflict sensitivity and strengthening the capacity of government structures is essential.

This position manages Health, Education, WASH, Governance and M&E Leads, and reports to the Programme Director. The position is based in Jijiga Town, with some travel throughout the region for management, support, monitoring and evaluation of program activities.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Prior experience at Programme Director or comparable level within fragile or conflict affected states, managing DFID funded programmes in excess of £20m
• Demonstrated experience of developing and managing relationships and funding from donors such as DFID, USAID, ECHO, EC, World Bank
• Understanding of how to integrate political, economic and conflict analysis into the design of sector specific programmes
• Management of multi partner or agency consortia
• Demonstrated experience of working with national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to deliver services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams
• Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
• Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new
• opportunities for the organisation
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
• Experience in managing programmes in complex security settings
• Master's degree or equivalent in conflict/peace studies, international relations, or development studies
• Commitment to the Save the Children values

Desirable

• Experience working in the Somali Region of Ethiopia
• Experience of emergency preparedness, planning and response

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.13712.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'