Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract: Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 12 November 2013
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 have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6
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 14, 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.
The Role:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, theDirector of
Program Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and
coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Program Operations in
his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in
country, including the management of all sub offices, emergency preparedness
and response (including DRR).
Qualifications and Experience:
* Recommended a minimum of 5 years of senior management
experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field
operations experience running both emergency and development programs
* Masters degree in development or other social sciences
* Robust experience of NGO emergency program 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
programs and a working knowledge of the program 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 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 and best practice 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 and Arabic
* 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
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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