Closing date: Monday,
20 June 2016
20 June 2016
DIRECTOR
OF OPERATIONS & HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
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.
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 immed
work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world
treats children and to achieve immed
iate 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 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.
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
Duration:
2 Years
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Qualifications
and Experience
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). - Solid
project management skills related to organisational development projects
and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of
delivering results. - Demonstrated
experience working on complex, multi-partner projects in an international
setting - 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 - At
least 5 years of management experience (Manager and Director levels) - Previous
experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead,
motivate and develop others.
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. - Commitment
to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
including rights-based approaches - Excellent
personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to
meet deadlines and work under pressure
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: Monday 20 June 2016
date: Monday 20 June 2016
All
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
