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 fulfill their
potential.
independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save
children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill 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 1.6 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,
more aligned, a better par tner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class
people and relevant for the 21st century.
The Role:
The Nutrition Manager will be deployed to the field
as the principal manager in a medium-sized emergency. In addition to managing
DFID and OFDA nutrition projects, the Nutrition Manager will be expected to
lead on sectoral assessment, programme design and master budgeting,
coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement. In most
circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity
building existing country programme staff.
as the principal manager in a medium-sized emergency. In addition to managing
DFID and OFDA nutrition projects, the Nutrition Manager will be expected to
lead on sectoral assessment, programme design and master budgeting,
coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement. In most
circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity
building existing country programme staff.
Key areas of responsibility:
Programme Support (typically will be for small or
medium-sized emergencies):
medium-sized emergencies):
- Lead on multi-sectoral / nutrition technical
assessments in coordination with other SC thematic areas and/or other
external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and
that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs. - Working with the Health and Nutrition Program
Manager, develop Nutrition sector response plans and master budgets and
contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy. - Provide technical checking of Nutrition
strategies, assessments and programmes as necessary, and proactively
promote high quality Nutrition technical approaches within country
programmes. - Working closely with the Health and Nutrition
Program Manager, support fundraising for the Nutrition sector, including
development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement
with donors’ technical Advisers. - Prepare and oversee Nutrition programme
implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for
example, monitoring against logframes, individual performance management
workplans). - Prepare timely programme and donor reports on
project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any
relevant external donor requirements. - Working closely with the HR team, identify
Nutrition staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency
programmes, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new
staff. - Identify Nutrition programme supplies needs
and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased
procurement plan. - Working closely with the Monitoring &
Evaluation team put in place a sector M & E plan, ensuring this links
to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in
carrying out the work. - Working closely with the Accountability lead
put in place accountability activities for your thematic area, ensuring
that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in Nutrition
programme design. - To ensure that the minimum standards of
humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter
and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Capacity Building:
- Identify learning and training opportunities
for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role
model for less experienced staff. - Oversee development and deliver technical
training material that will improve aspects of Nutrition work within Save
the Children, at country level.
Representation & Advocacy & Organisational
Learning:
Learning:
- Ensure that Save the Children’s work is
coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a
leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, such as the
Nutrition cluster, ensuring the specific needs of children are being
addressed. This may involve taking the lead in Nutrition cluster working
groups. - Take steps to document lessons learned, from
Nutrition programmes, for wider dissemination. - In collaboration with senior programme staff,
assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels. - In collaboration with SC Nutrition colleagues,
feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy
objectives. - To identify opportunities and material to
contribute to Nutrition communications and media work, acting as a
spokesperson when required.
General:
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice
with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal
opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal
opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
- At least 3 years of management experience in
emergency, fragile state or development Nutrition programmes. - Previous first phase emergency response
experience - Education to Masters level in Public Health
Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience - Previous experience of managing a Nutrition
team at national level - Previous experience of Nutrition project
management and programme coordination, implementing Nutrition programmes
within donor constraints, on time and within budget - Experience of and commitment to working
through systems of community participation and accountability - Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
- Ability to work both in an advisory and a
hands on implementation capacity - Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach
staff in Nutrition technical skills - Experience of representation and ability to
represent SC effectively in external forums. - Experience of preparing successful funding
proposals for donors - Ability to write clear and well-argued
assessment and project reports - Excellent communication skills
- Strong influencing skills and experience in
advocacy - Politically and culturally sensitive with
qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy - A high level of written and spoken English
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely
flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working
circumstances. - Commitment to the aims and principles of SC.
In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and
an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable:
- Language skills in Arabic
- Experience or knowledge of working and living
in relevant regions/contexts - Specific experience of designing and managing
DFID, ECHO, OFDA and other major donor projects - Specific experience of working in consortia
projects.
Please note that the closing date for applications
is Tuesday 18th December 2012.
is Tuesday 18th December 2012.
How to apply:
Please email your resume to: jobs.12802.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
