Save the Children,Director Of Operations & Humanitarian Response Jobs in Malawi

DIRECTOR OF
OPERATIONS & HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

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 1.9 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.

Role Purpose:

As a member of the
Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Operations & Humanitarian Response
shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the
Country Office. The Director of Operations & Humanitarian Response in
his/her capacity is responsible for providing effective and efficient support
to all programmes in country. This includes but is not limited to; Logistics, Supply
Chain, Procurement, Transport, Awards, Administration and IT. In addition, the
Director Operations & Humanitarian Response will be directly responsible
for full spectrum humanitarian preparedness and response, including resilience
programming.

Contract Duration: 2
Years

Location: Lilongwe,
Malawi

Qualifications and
Experience

• The
  incumbent is an experienced country or operations manager (10 + years)
  with significant field operations experience running both emergency and
  development programmes
• Robust experience
  of NGO programme cycle management, and with experience of working within a
  complex and matrix organisation structure
• A very
  good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programmes (Health
  &Nutrition, Livelihood, Education, Child Protection and Child Rights
  Governance) and a working knowledge of the programme priorities of the
  Country Office.
• Significant
  knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors,
  and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in
  emergency management
• Substantial
  experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and
  securing and managing grants (e.g., USAID, DIFD grants, UN agencies).

• Experience
  in, and/or knowledge of Malawi
• Ability
  to think creatively to solve problems and find effective and efficient
  ways to accomplish goals
• Ability
  to make decisions, work under pressure on a number of competing tasks and
  meet deadlines
• Ability
  to work successfully in a complex political environment and on sensitive
  issues
• Willingness
  to travel to implementation sites for technical monitoring and supervision
  visits
• Excellent
  people management skills/experience and proven ability to create an
  environment which encourages team-working

DESIRABLE:

• Post
  graduate Master’s degree in development or other social sciences
• An in
  depth understanding of national and international development issues in
  particular in relation to children.
• Excellent
  interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Fluency
  in written and spoken English.

Please 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

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

Save 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

Application Email:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘MKogi.42313.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’