Closing
date: 20 Nov 2015
date: 20 Nov 2015
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
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 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.
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
length: 2 years
The
role The Manager of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall
responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office
program. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Rwanda, the Manager
of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the
development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and
lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of
those programs. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and
evaluation in emergency responses. The Manager of Program Development and
Quality also provides leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and
their donors, in both emergency and development contexts. The Manager of
Program Development and Quality will lead also 1 technical area.
role The Manager of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall
responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office
program. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Rwanda, the Manager
of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the
development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and
lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of
those programs. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and
evaluation in emergency responses. The Manager of Program Development and
Quality also provides leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and
their donors, in both emergency and development contexts. The Manager of
Program Development and Quality will lead also 1 technical area.
Qualifications
and experience * Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a
corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing the developing
and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development
contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the
Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs,
health and nutrition, and emergencies * Recognized leadership role in relevant
technical areas at both field and country level * Masters degree in Social
Sciences, in an area of social development * A general appreciation of the
issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues,
with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising *
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant
results for the organisation and their stakeholders * Highly developed
interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and
coaching * Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an
international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures *
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new
opportunities for the organisation * Previous experience of managing and
developing a high performance team and the ability to lead, motivate and
develop others * Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and
learning systems * Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the
ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working *
Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels *
Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring
skills * Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and
hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies * Commitment to and
understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including
rights-based approaches * Fluency in written and spoken English
and experience * Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a
corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing the developing
and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development
contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the
Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs,
health and nutrition, and emergencies * Recognized leadership role in relevant
technical areas at both field and country level * Masters degree in Social
Sciences, in an area of social development * A general appreciation of the
issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues,
with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising *
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant
results for the organisation and their stakeholders * Highly developed
interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and
coaching * Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an
international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures *
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new
opportunities for the organisation * Previous experience of managing and
developing a high performance team and the ability to lead, motivate and
develop others * Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and
learning systems * Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the
ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working *
Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels *
Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring
skills * Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and
hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies * Commitment to and
understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including
rights-based approaches * Fluency in written and spoken English
We
need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
the protection of children from abuse.
need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
the protection of children from abuse.
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
Please
apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role.
apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role.
Application
Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘C.Chege.86011.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com‘
Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘C.Chege.86011.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com‘
