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 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: 12 months
LOCATION: Field Based, Republic Central Africa
The role
The Field Manager manages all aspects of Save the Children's
programming in the field base. H/She leads on all aspects of managing;
including budget development and management, agency co-ordination and representation,
security, logistics and management of multiple teams. The Field Manager plays a
key role in building capacity at field level and in the effective management of
a Save the Children emergency programme to increase impact and enable positive
change for children.
Qualifications and experience
- A
high level of written and spoken French and English.
- Significant
management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile
states
- Previous
first phase emergency response experience is essential
- Previous
experience of managing a team
- Previous
experience of project management, including multi sector programmes
- Budget
management experience including institutional donors
- Security
management experience in insecure environments
- Field
level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other
NGOs/UN
- Demonstrable
experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability
- Ability
to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
- Excellent
communication skills
- Strong
influencing skills and experience in advocacy
- Politically
and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
- The
capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in
difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
- Commitment
to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of
the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to
underpin our support
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as
a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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Location: Central African Republic, Central African
Republic
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 2 June 2015
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
