Job Purpose
• The position of Field Operations Manager the operational and programme delivery of the response in either, Nimba or Grand Gedeh County.
• The post holder will work closely with and report to the Emergency Programme Manager based in Zwedru to ensure an integrated response and programmatic approach across the two counties. S/he will also work closely with Thematic Managers, Logistics Manager as well as the Finance and Grants Manager to ensure timely and quality delivery of programmes.
Key accountabilities:
Operational Management
• Responsibility for the overall management and supervision of finance, logistics, administration and programme sectors, with oversight and support provided by the Field based Emergency Programme Manager or the Field Operations Manager. Programme implementation
• Manage the delivery of emergency programme activities focusing on Child Protection and Education, with key inputs from Emergency Programme or Field Operations Manager, technical staff and HQ based advisors.
• Representation and advocacy Establish and maintain contact with all key actors as relevant for the programme implementation – military, government ministries, UN, NGOs, partners – and establish mechanisms for contacting local community organizations and partners and other local NGOs/CBOs in line with key sectoral areas of work and assess capacity/resources to respond.
Person specification
Essential
• 3 years experience of working as a lead member within an emergency team, preferably managing a field base.
• Understanding of donor compliance and key SC reporting procedures
• Experience of working in fragile states, with operational delivery constraints.
Desired qualifications and experience
Masters in development studies or sociology or any other development related study; and Previous experience in working with government on issues of resettlement of IDPs.
How to Apply:
Send applications along with a copy of your CV, a contact telephone number and the names of 3 referees who you have previously worked for, quoting their email addresses properly to this email address : vacancy@savethechildrenliberia.org or to the HR/Admin Department.
Clearly label/quote the job you are applying for on your envelope and hand deliver to the Security Guard at Save the Children’s nearest offices in (Monrovia, Margibi, Gbarnga, Zwedru & Nimba).
Deadline for the submission of application is April 27, 2012, at 4:00 PM.
If you fail to indicate job title on the envelope, your application will not be accepted.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: To receive detailed Job Profile, please email to: y.roberts@savethechildrenliberia.org to receive an E-copy of the Job Profile.
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer – Women are encouraged to apply.
