Closing date:
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
COUNTRY
DIRECTOR – MALAWI
DIRECTOR – MALAWI
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.
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.
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.
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 15,000 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.
a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a
merged operation with 15,000 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.
Role
Purpose:
Purpose:
As
a member of the East and Southern Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have
shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and
emergency programming in the region of approximately $400 million each year
through an organisation of over 5,500 people. To achieve our ambitious goals
and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with
Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional
organisations, aim to drive growth globally to $2.7 billion by 2019.
a member of the East and Southern Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have
shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and
emergency programming in the region of approximately $400 million each year
through an organisation of over 5,500 people. To achieve our ambitious goals
and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with
Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional
organisations, aim to drive growth globally to $2.7 billion by 2019.
The
Country Director will lead the growth and transform program quality of the
country to new standards, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy
within the country through:
Country Director will lead the growth and transform program quality of the
country to new standards, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy
within the country through:
- Delivering
quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and - Ensuring
world class stewardship of resources from Members and their donors
Contract
Duration:
Open Ended
Duration:
Open Ended
Location:
Malawi
Malawi
Qualifications
and Experience
and Experience
- Experience
of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different
backgrounds and expertise - Experience
of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and
rapid action to respond - Experience
of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results
for the organisation and its stakeholders - 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 - Good
understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes - Good
understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development - A
fluency and speaking and writing in English is required for this role - Commitment
to the Save the Children values
Please
apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role.
apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role.
To
see a full a job description, please visit our website at
www.savethechildren.net/jobs
see a full a job description, please visit our website at
www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We
need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child
protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child
Safeguarding Policy
need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child
protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child
Safeguarding Policy
Save
the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign
the best qualified talent.
the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign
the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save
the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage
of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage
of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Location:
Malawi, Malawi
Malawi, Malawi
Contract
– Full-Time
– Full-Time
Closing
date: Tuesday 14 June 2016
date: Tuesday 14 June 2016
All
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
