Save the Children,Director of Programme Implementation Jobs in Tanzania

Closing date: 18 Feb 2016

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 supporte
rs 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 c15,000 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: 2
years

The role As a member
of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Programme Implementation
oversees all programme implementation and operational support to our programme
activities. This is a senior level role overseeing four existing field offices
in Lindi, Shinyanga, Mbeya, our emergency response programme in Kigoma Region,
as well as operations oversight and direction to the Zanzibar programme. The
incumbent will directly line manage the Logistics Team and ensure effective,
timely and efficient delivery of quality programme activities to beneficiaries.
S/he will work closely with the Directors of Programme Development & Quality
and Finance, HR and Administration.

As a member of the
Senior Management Team the Director of Programme Implementation helps create a
positive, inclusive, proactive and accountable working environment within the
country office.

Qualifications and
experience * A minimum of 7 years of senior management experience in a
development (INGO/NGO/Donor) environment, including significant field
operations experience running both emergency and development programmes *
Master’s degree in relevant field, or equivalent thematic experience * Robust
experience of NGO emergency 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 and a working knowledge
of the programme priorities of the Country Office * Substantial experience in
managing logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management &
inventory * 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 from
major institutional donors * Solid project management skills related to
organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams
with a proven history of delivering results * Ability to analyze information,
evaluate options and to think and plan strategically * An in-depth understanding
of national and international development issues in particular in relation to
children * Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the
ability to lead, motivate and develop others * Excellent interpersonal,
communication and presentation skills -fluency in written and spoken English *
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with
incoming teams in the event of major emergencies * Commitment to and
understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including
rights-based approaches