Location: Niamey, Niger
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 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 1.6
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 c14, 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
The Field Manager Niamey will develop and manage all Save
the Children's programmes as well as Human Resources, finance, logistics,
administration, security, representation and advocacy concerning the projects
implemented at Niamey level. The post-holder will effectively and efficiently
coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that programme is
delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and
within allocated budget.
Qualifications and experience
- Recommended
a minimum of 5 years management experience working in a complex emergency
response and or in chronic vulnerability situations.
- Graduate
level in development studies or equivalent.
- Robust
experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, with experience of
working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
- Previous
experience of managing refugee or IDP programme, multi -sectorial
programming response is essential.
- Experience
of managing multi-donor, (including UNHCR) at regional or country level.
- Substantial
experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control,
securing and managing grants from major institutional donors.
- Experience
of M&E and beneficiary accountability systems in large complex
programmes.
- Solid
project management skills with a proven history of delivering results.
- Ability
to analyze information, evaluate options, think and plan strategically.
- Experience
in child protection and gender programming.
- Previous
experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead,
motivate and develop others.
- Experience
of international level representation with key stakeholders, and
co-ordination with other NGOs/UN.
- Commitment
to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles
including rights-based approaches.
- Politically
and culturally sensitive, with patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent
interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- A high
level of written and spoken English and French.
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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