Job
description
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 1.6 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.
Following a major
transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged
operation with c14,000 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:
Fixed Term (24 months)
The role:
Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development
and Quality, the incumbent will ensure that all food security and livelihoods
programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor
funding and contributes to national, regional and global learning, advocacy and
programme development. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice
and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully
achieved.
The post-holder
shall also contribute to the development and/review of the country strategic
direction and actively lead in the development of food security and livelihood
policy and programme formulation and ensure adequate integration of strategic
directions and activities with the Health, Nutrition, Child Protection and
Education thematic sectors.
Required
qualifications and experience:
- Postgraduate
qualification in discipline related to agricultural economics, development
economics, agriculture, food security, social science or other relevant
discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate
qualification.
Significant
experience (at least 5 years) in food security and livelihoods programming with
specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least two (2) of the
following:
1 Social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and
agro-pastoral populations;
2 Experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes;
3 Designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected;
4 Relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children Household Economy
Approach (HEA)
5 Assessment of Food Security Early Warning Systems in sub-Saharan Africa
- Strong
commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with
willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach.
- Significant
experience in relief and rehabilitation programmes in developing
countries, with a focus on Food Security and Livelihoods. - Develop
market based programming promoting a better nutrition for children and
livelihoods development in an integrated approach. - Strong
report writing skills, including experience in writing proposals and donor
reports. For this excellent analytical skills and computer literacy is
required. - Extensive
experience in data management and analysis, including data collection
tools design, database design and management and data quality checks. - Sound
and mature understanding of rights-based approaches to development and
participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context. - Good
interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly
and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language
difficulties with tact and diplomacy. - Ability
to communicate and maintain good work relations with relevant local
authorities in politically sensitive environments. - Experience
of working in insecure/conflict situations and security management. - Willingness
to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances. - Sensitive
to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Child
Safeguarding Policy. - Excellent
command of the English language.
We need to keep
children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the
protection of children from abuse.
To see a full 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
Please apply
with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
asobossi.18552.4358@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
