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 1.6 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.
There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, mor e aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
The role:
The Manager of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Rwanda, the Manager of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programs. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses. The Manager of Program Development and Quality also provides leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts. The Manager of Program Development and Quality will lead also 1 technical area.
Qualifications and experience:
* Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing the developing 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
* Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level
* Masters degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development
* A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues, with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
* Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
* Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
* Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
* Previous experience of managing and developing a high performance team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
* Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems
* Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working
* Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels
* Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
* Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies
* Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
* Fluency in written and spoken English
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 31st July 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
How to apply:
Please email your resume to: jobs.41133.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 July 2012
