Job Title:Administrator
CODE
28_2012 ADM UGA
POSITION
LOCATION
Kampala, Lyra (UGANDA)
CLOSING DATE
18/06/2012 0.00.00
DURATION
6 months
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Degree in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting or Political Science.
Previous experience with NGOs (minimum 1 year).
Good organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Italian.
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Preferred master degree in the above mentioned studies.
Perfect knowledge of UE administrative and procurement procedures.
Experience in management of procurement.
WORK CONTEXT
Cesvi operates in the North area of the country since 2001.
The main sectors of activities are: water and protection and management of water resources; food security and rural development with a strong focus to market access; health with training activities for local authorities and health centres, prevention of HIV transmission from mother to child, an integrated approach in the fight against HIV/Aids.
The main donors are UN Agencies (WFP – FAO – UNICEF), the Italian Cooperation, the European Union and other local and international Foundations.
Currently we are managing a total of five field offices supervised by the Country Office in Kampala.
In 2012 CESVI is starting two new initiatives founded by the EC, on agriculture and rural development.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start in June 2011.
The main duty station will be the Country Office in Kampala with extensive travels and temporary residence to the field offices in Northen regions of Uganda.
She/he will coordinate with his local manager in carrying out his activities, so as to guarantee the correct narrative and financial reporting of the projects/programs implemented by the organization in Uganda.
Main tasks include:
• assist the PMs and CR in complying with the Organization's administrative procedures, rules of the donors, procurement and reporting procedures;
• supervise the organization of the office and projects' documents
• guarantee the correct and prompt expenses allocation as well as the thorough administrative control of the different projects/programs she/he is in charge of.
• prepare the project periodical and final documentation following the rules established by the donors and the requested Headquarters procedures.
• assist his manager to fill out the project cash flow (final and estimated analysis), and she/he will contribute to control the expenses' final and estimated trend.
• take care of the relations with suppliers, banks, administrative and social security institutions in the country.
• Support the CR and PMs on the management of the local staff (eg. Selection, Contracts according to the local laws)
• Responsible of the administrative and accounting unit in Uganda
• assist the Headquarters in the administrative management of contractual issues with the expatriates in the area.
The Admin will work under the direct supervision of the CESVI Country Representative and in collaboration and cooperation with the Project Managers. The Admin will respond to the Country Representative and to the HQ supervisors (Area Manager and Grant Manager)
How to Apply;
http://hr.cesvi.org/?name=details&id=379
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Administrator Job Vacancy at Cesvi Zimbabwe
Job Title:Administrator
CODE 25_2012 ADM ZIM
LOCATION
Harare (ZIMBABWE)
CLOSING DATE
30/06/2012 0.00.00
DURATION
6 months
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Degree in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting
- Min 2 year experience in developing country
- Knowledge of UE administrative and procurement procedures
- Experience in supervision and planning of field logistics
- Experience in supervising multi-cultural staff
- Strong leadership, supervisory and people skills as well as experience with NGO procedures, approaches, and operations
Fluency in written and spoken English
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Experience in Administrative and accounting procedures
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting software
WORK CONTEXT
In the health area, Cesvi operates in the districts of Bindura, Mazowe and Centenary mainly with training activities. In the children sector Cesvi sustains the work done by the local Streets Ahead associations and the Mashamabanzou Care Trust in the capital Harare and of the Saint Albert Hospital in the Centenary district which works for the prevention of Hiv/Aids as well as other sexually transmitted diseases.
In the House of Smiles, in Harare, Cesvi organises educational and recreational activities for orphans and street children. As concerns the management of natural resources, Cesvi promotes the Zimbabwe participation in the Great Limpopo Park, the protected area bordering on Mozambique and South Africa. Beithbridge and Chiredzi are areas of multi-sector activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start in January 2012.
The main duty station will be Harare.
Main tasks:
- S/He will plan, supervise and deliver all project and programme related administrative functions: accounting, budgeting, procurement, financial reporting and monitoring
- S/He will ensure that the management of the program will comply with administrative procedures of Donors, local Law and Cesvi and will develop procedures and guidelines to this end, as well as will provide on-the-job training and supervise administrative staff
- S/He will ensure an adequate reporting to the Country Representative/Desk Officer, as regard to the management/control of financial flows of the various projects, constantly monitoring expenses and cash flow (final balance and budget analysis)
- S/He will plan, supervise and control project and programme logistic functions
- S/He will assist Country Representative/Project Manager in the preparation of contracts with suppliers, partners and service providers and will monitor contract administrative performance
How to Apply;
http://hr.cesvi.org/?name=details&id=376
CODE 25_2012 ADM ZIM
LOCATION
Harare (ZIMBABWE)
CLOSING DATE
30/06/2012 0.00.00
DURATION
6 months
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Degree in Economics, Business Studies, Accounting
- Min 2 year experience in developing country
- Knowledge of UE administrative and procurement procedures
- Experience in supervision and planning of field logistics
- Experience in supervising multi-cultural staff
- Strong leadership, supervisory and people skills as well as experience with NGO procedures, approaches, and operations
Fluency in written and spoken English
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Experience in Administrative and accounting procedures
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, accounting software
WORK CONTEXT
In the health area, Cesvi operates in the districts of Bindura, Mazowe and Centenary mainly with training activities. In the children sector Cesvi sustains the work done by the local Streets Ahead associations and the Mashamabanzou Care Trust in the capital Harare and of the Saint Albert Hospital in the Centenary district which works for the prevention of Hiv/Aids as well as other sexually transmitted diseases.
In the House of Smiles, in Harare, Cesvi organises educational and recreational activities for orphans and street children. As concerns the management of natural resources, Cesvi promotes the Zimbabwe participation in the Great Limpopo Park, the protected area bordering on Mozambique and South Africa. Beithbridge and Chiredzi are areas of multi-sector activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start in January 2012.
The main duty station will be Harare.
Main tasks:
- S/He will plan, supervise and deliver all project and programme related administrative functions: accounting, budgeting, procurement, financial reporting and monitoring
- S/He will ensure that the management of the program will comply with administrative procedures of Donors, local Law and Cesvi and will develop procedures and guidelines to this end, as well as will provide on-the-job training and supervise administrative staff
- S/He will ensure an adequate reporting to the Country Representative/Desk Officer, as regard to the management/control of financial flows of the various projects, constantly monitoring expenses and cash flow (final balance and budget analysis)
- S/He will plan, supervise and control project and programme logistic functions
- S/He will assist Country Representative/Project Manager in the preparation of contracts with suppliers, partners and service providers and will monitor contract administrative performance
How to Apply;
http://hr.cesvi.org/?name=details&id=376
Emergency Response Team Leader Job Opportunity at Save the Children Mali
Job Title:Emergency Response Team Leader
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Response Team Leader will lead and manage the emergency response team. He/she will ensure that a comprehensive needs assessment is conducted and will be responsible for development of the emergency response program. The Team Leader is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programme recommendations for the emergency response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities. This post is for a period of six months.
Responsibilities
Assume overall management of the emergency response.
Ensure rapid emergency multi-sectoral integrated assessments are undertaken and draw up an emergency response strategy.
The Response Team leader will produce a final assessment document within the time frame agreed by the Alliance. This will make clear recommendations regarding proposed program content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support resources.
Ensure optimal safety and security management procedures and practices are in place for the emergency response programme and continually monitor the safety and security situation, adapting staff safety and security procedures accordingly.
Lead on the content and staffing of the emergency response. Define and request support needed from the country office, regional office, lead member headquarters and the Alliance.
Ensures that Country Director is well informed on issues related to emergency response and emergency risk management pertaining to all areas of operations. Ensure that programme objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives.
Ensure production of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular sitreps, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data relevant to the response.
Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Represent Save the Children’s emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community. Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local communities, community based organizations and other local authorities as appropriate.
Monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping the lead member and other emergency alliance members informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken.
Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to
and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Where appropriate, make use of tools and information available in country such as Emergency Preparedness Plans, Contingency Plans and other available tools and resources.
Lead, support and motivate emergency team members, ensuring that team members have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Where appropriate, ensure that capacity building of country programme staff occurs in order to ensure ongoing sustainability and quality of the response.
Requirements
Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state.
Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential.
MA / MSc level (or equivalent field experience).
Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
Multi-site security management in insecure environments.
Ability to produce high quality reports.
Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=892
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Response Team Leader will lead and manage the emergency response team. He/she will ensure that a comprehensive needs assessment is conducted and will be responsible for development of the emergency response program. The Team Leader is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programme recommendations for the emergency response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities. This post is for a period of six months.
Responsibilities
Assume overall management of the emergency response.
Ensure rapid emergency multi-sectoral integrated assessments are undertaken and draw up an emergency response strategy.
The Response Team leader will produce a final assessment document within the time frame agreed by the Alliance. This will make clear recommendations regarding proposed program content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support resources.
Ensure optimal safety and security management procedures and practices are in place for the emergency response programme and continually monitor the safety and security situation, adapting staff safety and security procedures accordingly.
Lead on the content and staffing of the emergency response. Define and request support needed from the country office, regional office, lead member headquarters and the Alliance.
Ensures that Country Director is well informed on issues related to emergency response and emergency risk management pertaining to all areas of operations. Ensure that programme objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives.
Ensure production of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular sitreps, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data relevant to the response.
Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Represent Save the Children’s emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community. Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local communities, community based organizations and other local authorities as appropriate.
Monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping the lead member and other emergency alliance members informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken.
Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to
and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Where appropriate, make use of tools and information available in country such as Emergency Preparedness Plans, Contingency Plans and other available tools and resources.
Lead, support and motivate emergency team members, ensuring that team members have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Where appropriate, ensure that capacity building of country programme staff occurs in order to ensure ongoing sustainability and quality of the response.
Requirements
Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state.
Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential.
MA / MSc level (or equivalent field experience).
Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
Multi-site security management in insecure environments.
Ability to produce high quality reports.
Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=892
Emergency Wash Manager Job Vacancy at Save the Children Mali
Job Title:Emergency Wash Manager
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Summary
To contribute to Save the Children’s capacity to meet its Child Survival objectives, through the provision of quality water, sanitation and hygiene programming, the role addresses water, sanitation and hygiene needs in emergencies through assessment, programme design, management, capacity building and evaluation. The role exists to strengthen and provide WASH engineering and software support for Save the Children’s core programme sectors - of health, education, child protection and hunger reduction- and develop direct emergency WASH response in Bamako, Mali. This post is for a period of 6 weeks.
Responsibilities
Lead or support WASH assessments, including interpretation of early warning indicators, and support to cluster and or other inter-agency processes.
Design and seek funding for appropriate emergency response interventions based on assessed needs, including but not limited to: household and school water treatment and supply, household and community sanitation.
Carry out day-to-day management of emergency WASH programmes, including recruitment, staff management, capacity-building, development of work plans, grant management and reporting.
Carry out relevant advocacy, coordination and external representation activities with other NGOs, UN agencies, donors and national governments.
Support evaluations of emergency WASH programmes.
Train up key national and international staff in specific WASH management competencies.
Ensure that WASH inventions are informed by and integrated with Save the Children’s other core sectors of health, education, nutrition, food security & livelihoods and child protection.
Play a leadership and technical support role in assessing the WASH needs of disaster affected communities.
Ensure that assessment, programme design and implementation considers children’s roles, needs and vulnerabilities within the community.
On the basis of these assessments to design and construct appropriate responses (both programmatic and advocacy) to meet people's basic WASH needs, including water supply, excreta disposal, solid waste management, drainage, vector control, and hygiene.
Ensure that WASH programme design is informed by and integrated with Save the Children’s other priority sectors of nutrition, food security, livelihoods, health, education and child protection.
Lead the preparation of relevant project proposals for donors and advocate for funding.
Ensure that sustainable systems are set in place for longer term operation and maintenance of all water and sanitation infrastructure, including the provision of all necessary training.
Prepare and oversee the implementation process to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
Prepare timely financial and narrative reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements. Ensure appropriate management and use of SC resources at all times.
Manage project staff on a day-to-day level working with other technical departments, security, logistics, administration and senior management staff (depending on assignment).
Assist in recruiting, training, supervising and managing WASH staff and potential counterparts at national level.
Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere standard and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Help be responsible for the security of all staff. Ensure that the security, health and well being of staff are ensured and staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect SC 's principles of equity and fairness.
Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff. Look for opportunities for experiential learning within all work.
Ensure that Save the Children's work in WASH programming is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and represent Save the Children at Inter-agency Coordination meetings.
Take steps to document lessons learned in emergency WASH for wider dissemination.
In collaboration with the emergency section feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives relating to WASH.
Report, as required, on programme work and any management issues arising in each assignment (to the country programme management, emergencies section, and hunger reduction team).
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.To ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender and children issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women and children in all aspects of the work.
Requirements
A suitable qualification in public health, civil engineering or another relevant subject, with experience in WASH programming in a developing country. Ideally some of this experience will have been in an emergency situation. Experience can substitute for qualifications but not vice versa.
Experience in WASH assessments, programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
Experience preparing successful funding proposals for donors.
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills.
Experience and commitment to working through systems of community participation.
Excellent communication skills.
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.
Computer literate.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Have undertaken Save the Children approved Safety and Security training in accordance with member and Alliance required minimum standards.
Experience and ability to represent SC work in external meetings desirable.
Experience community mobilizations, distributions and hygiene promotion desirable.
Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity desirable.
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances desirable.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy desirable.
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy desirable.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full-Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=816
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Summary
To contribute to Save the Children’s capacity to meet its Child Survival objectives, through the provision of quality water, sanitation and hygiene programming, the role addresses water, sanitation and hygiene needs in emergencies through assessment, programme design, management, capacity building and evaluation. The role exists to strengthen and provide WASH engineering and software support for Save the Children’s core programme sectors - of health, education, child protection and hunger reduction- and develop direct emergency WASH response in Bamako, Mali. This post is for a period of 6 weeks.
Responsibilities
Lead or support WASH assessments, including interpretation of early warning indicators, and support to cluster and or other inter-agency processes.
Design and seek funding for appropriate emergency response interventions based on assessed needs, including but not limited to: household and school water treatment and supply, household and community sanitation.
Carry out day-to-day management of emergency WASH programmes, including recruitment, staff management, capacity-building, development of work plans, grant management and reporting.
Carry out relevant advocacy, coordination and external representation activities with other NGOs, UN agencies, donors and national governments.
Support evaluations of emergency WASH programmes.
Train up key national and international staff in specific WASH management competencies.
Ensure that WASH inventions are informed by and integrated with Save the Children’s other core sectors of health, education, nutrition, food security & livelihoods and child protection.
Play a leadership and technical support role in assessing the WASH needs of disaster affected communities.
Ensure that assessment, programme design and implementation considers children’s roles, needs and vulnerabilities within the community.
On the basis of these assessments to design and construct appropriate responses (both programmatic and advocacy) to meet people's basic WASH needs, including water supply, excreta disposal, solid waste management, drainage, vector control, and hygiene.
Ensure that WASH programme design is informed by and integrated with Save the Children’s other priority sectors of nutrition, food security, livelihoods, health, education and child protection.
Lead the preparation of relevant project proposals for donors and advocate for funding.
Ensure that sustainable systems are set in place for longer term operation and maintenance of all water and sanitation infrastructure, including the provision of all necessary training.
Prepare and oversee the implementation process to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
Prepare timely financial and narrative reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements. Ensure appropriate management and use of SC resources at all times.
Manage project staff on a day-to-day level working with other technical departments, security, logistics, administration and senior management staff (depending on assignment).
Assist in recruiting, training, supervising and managing WASH staff and potential counterparts at national level.
Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere standard and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Help be responsible for the security of all staff. Ensure that the security, health and well being of staff are ensured and staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect SC 's principles of equity and fairness.
Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff. Look for opportunities for experiential learning within all work.
Ensure that Save the Children's work in WASH programming is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and represent Save the Children at Inter-agency Coordination meetings.
Take steps to document lessons learned in emergency WASH for wider dissemination.
In collaboration with the emergency section feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives relating to WASH.
Report, as required, on programme work and any management issues arising in each assignment (to the country programme management, emergencies section, and hunger reduction team).
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.To ensure that all work is carried out in a way that is sensitive to community needs and gender and children issues. In particular to promote the full and equal participation of women and children in all aspects of the work.
Requirements
A suitable qualification in public health, civil engineering or another relevant subject, with experience in WASH programming in a developing country. Ideally some of this experience will have been in an emergency situation. Experience can substitute for qualifications but not vice versa.
Experience in WASH assessments, programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
Experience preparing successful funding proposals for donors.
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills.
Experience and commitment to working through systems of community participation.
Excellent communication skills.
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach national staff.
Computer literate.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Have undertaken Save the Children approved Safety and Security training in accordance with member and Alliance required minimum standards.
Experience and ability to represent SC work in external meetings desirable.
Experience community mobilizations, distributions and hygiene promotion desirable.
Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity desirable.
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances desirable.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy desirable.
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy desirable.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full-Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=816
Manager, Refugee Child Protection Job Opportunity at Save the Children Ethiopia
Job Title:Manager, Refugee Child Protection
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Manager will support Save the Children’s (SCUS) work in child protection as a core response to the Somali refugee crisis in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia. In all 5 camps, serving 150,000 refugees, UNHCR and the Government refugee agency ARRA have designated SCUS as the technical lead on child protection programming, which currently includes family tracing and reunification, foster care, Child Friendly Spaces, the identification and support to unaccompanied minors and extremely vulnerable children. The position will promote continued development of a child protection strategy, ensure the strengthening of programs in each camp and support continued staff development. Effective systems are urgently needed in all the five camps to ensure that all vulnerable children are consistently identified, appropriately cared for and/or referred to existing services for health care, feeding, nutrition and SGBV.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance to the refugee child protection program for Save the Children US (SCUS), revise the child protection strategy and ensure ownership at both Dollo Ado and Addis levels.
Provide technical support to staff in Dollo Ado camps to build their capacity and confidence to provide quality child protection for refugee children in a comprehensive/holistic manner.
Manage all aspects of the Refugee child protection program including programmatic components, staff, budgets, and resources.
Collaborate and coordinate with other child protection and refugee camp stakeholders to ensure continued SCUS presence and effectiveness of programming, relevant stakeholders include the Ethiopian Administration for Refugees and Returnees (ARRA), UNHCR, UNICEF and protection cluster partners.
Represent SCUS at all relevant meetings in Dollo Ado.
Develop concept notes and support proposal development as needed to ensure the objectives in the child protection strategy are supported and the program continues to grow.
Work closely with the Education & Child Protection Coordinator based in Addis Ababa.
Work closely with other sectors to explore greater linkages between Child Protection, Education, ECCD, Nutrition and Health.
Develop child protection implementation strategies to ensure that there is standard and acceptable program implementation in the refugee camps.
Requirements
Masters or advanced degree in or related to child protection (child development, social work, education, psychology, sociology, child protection).
Minimum five years relevant field experience in emergency or post-emergency settings, refugee setting experience is preferable.
Technical experience and knowledge in the area of Child Protection in Emergencies required, including leading response plan, implementation and monitoring.
Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing proposals and other resource materials.
Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels.
Strong documentation and information management skills.
Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
An ability to live and work in a remote and difficult living/working environment.
Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work under pressure.
Employee Type
Full-Time Temporary for 6 months
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.Fluency in written and spoken English
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=895
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Manager will support Save the Children’s (SCUS) work in child protection as a core response to the Somali refugee crisis in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia. In all 5 camps, serving 150,000 refugees, UNHCR and the Government refugee agency ARRA have designated SCUS as the technical lead on child protection programming, which currently includes family tracing and reunification, foster care, Child Friendly Spaces, the identification and support to unaccompanied minors and extremely vulnerable children. The position will promote continued development of a child protection strategy, ensure the strengthening of programs in each camp and support continued staff development. Effective systems are urgently needed in all the five camps to ensure that all vulnerable children are consistently identified, appropriately cared for and/or referred to existing services for health care, feeding, nutrition and SGBV.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance to the refugee child protection program for Save the Children US (SCUS), revise the child protection strategy and ensure ownership at both Dollo Ado and Addis levels.
Provide technical support to staff in Dollo Ado camps to build their capacity and confidence to provide quality child protection for refugee children in a comprehensive/holistic manner.
Manage all aspects of the Refugee child protection program including programmatic components, staff, budgets, and resources.
Collaborate and coordinate with other child protection and refugee camp stakeholders to ensure continued SCUS presence and effectiveness of programming, relevant stakeholders include the Ethiopian Administration for Refugees and Returnees (ARRA), UNHCR, UNICEF and protection cluster partners.
Represent SCUS at all relevant meetings in Dollo Ado.
Develop concept notes and support proposal development as needed to ensure the objectives in the child protection strategy are supported and the program continues to grow.
Work closely with the Education & Child Protection Coordinator based in Addis Ababa.
Work closely with other sectors to explore greater linkages between Child Protection, Education, ECCD, Nutrition and Health.
Develop child protection implementation strategies to ensure that there is standard and acceptable program implementation in the refugee camps.
Requirements
Masters or advanced degree in or related to child protection (child development, social work, education, psychology, sociology, child protection).
Minimum five years relevant field experience in emergency or post-emergency settings, refugee setting experience is preferable.
Technical experience and knowledge in the area of Child Protection in Emergencies required, including leading response plan, implementation and monitoring.
Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing proposals and other resource materials.
Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels.
Strong documentation and information management skills.
Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
An ability to live and work in a remote and difficult living/working environment.
Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work under pressure.
Employee Type
Full-Time Temporary for 6 months
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.Fluency in written and spoken English
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=895
Manager, Refugee Education Job Vacancy at Save the Children Ethiopia
Job Title:Manager, Refugee Education
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Manager will support Save the Children’s (SCUS) work in education as a core response to the Somali refugee crisis in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia which aims to ensure children have access to quality education. The position will promote continued development of an education strategy, ensure the strengthening of programs in each camp and support continued staff development.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance to the refugee education program for Save the Children US (SCUS), revise the education strategy and ensure ownership at both Dollo Ado and Addis levels
Provide technical support to staff in Dollo Ado camps as necessary building staff capacity and confidence to provide quality education for refugee children at all levels: early childhood development, primary education, alternative youth education
Manage all aspects of the Refugee education program including programmatic components, staff, budgets, and resources.
Collaborate and coordinate with other education and refugee camp stakeholders to ensure continued SCUS presence and effectiveness of programming, relevant stakeholders include the Ethiopian Administration for Refugees and Returnees (ARRA), UNHCR, UNICEF
Represent SCUS at all relevant meetings in Dollo Ado
Develop concept notes and support proposal development as needed to ensure the objectives in the education strategy are supported and the program continues to grow
Work closely with the Education & Child Protection Coordinator based in Addis Ababa
Work closely with other sectors to explore greater linkages between Child Protection, Nutrition, and Health.
Develop Educational and ECCD implementation strategies to ensure that there is standard and acceptable program implementation in the refugee camps.
Requirements
Masters or advanced degree in or related to education (child development, social work, education, psychology, sociology, child protection)
Minimum five years relevant field experience in emergency or post-emergency settings, refugee setting experience is preferable
Technical experience and knowledge in the area of Education in Emergencies required including leading response plan, implementation
Understanding of education issues and knowledgeable about strategies and program design to address needs in emergencies
Demonstrated understanding and ability to integrate Education in Emergencies with other sectors
Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing proposals and other resource materials
Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels
Strong documentation and information management skills
Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills
An ability to live and work in a remote and difficult environment
Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work under pressure
Fluency in written and spoken English
Employee Type
Full-Time Temporary for 6 months
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=912
Location: Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Manager will support Save the Children’s (SCUS) work in education as a core response to the Somali refugee crisis in Dollo Ado, Ethiopia which aims to ensure children have access to quality education. The position will promote continued development of an education strategy, ensure the strengthening of programs in each camp and support continued staff development.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic guidance to the refugee education program for Save the Children US (SCUS), revise the education strategy and ensure ownership at both Dollo Ado and Addis levels
Provide technical support to staff in Dollo Ado camps as necessary building staff capacity and confidence to provide quality education for refugee children at all levels: early childhood development, primary education, alternative youth education
Manage all aspects of the Refugee education program including programmatic components, staff, budgets, and resources.
Collaborate and coordinate with other education and refugee camp stakeholders to ensure continued SCUS presence and effectiveness of programming, relevant stakeholders include the Ethiopian Administration for Refugees and Returnees (ARRA), UNHCR, UNICEF
Represent SCUS at all relevant meetings in Dollo Ado
Develop concept notes and support proposal development as needed to ensure the objectives in the education strategy are supported and the program continues to grow
Work closely with the Education & Child Protection Coordinator based in Addis Ababa
Work closely with other sectors to explore greater linkages between Child Protection, Nutrition, and Health.
Develop Educational and ECCD implementation strategies to ensure that there is standard and acceptable program implementation in the refugee camps.
Requirements
Masters or advanced degree in or related to education (child development, social work, education, psychology, sociology, child protection)
Minimum five years relevant field experience in emergency or post-emergency settings, refugee setting experience is preferable
Technical experience and knowledge in the area of Education in Emergencies required including leading response plan, implementation
Understanding of education issues and knowledgeable about strategies and program design to address needs in emergencies
Demonstrated understanding and ability to integrate Education in Emergencies with other sectors
Strong writing and editing skills, including experience developing proposals and other resource materials
Demonstrated ability to work with a large team of national staff at different levels
Strong documentation and information management skills
Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills
An ability to live and work in a remote and difficult environment
Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work under pressure
Fluency in written and spoken English
Employee Type
Full-Time Temporary for 6 months
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=912
Emergency Response Team Leader Job Opportunity at Save the Children Mali
Job Title:Emergency Response Team Leader
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Response Team Leader will lead and manage the emergency response team. He/she will ensure that a comprehensive needs assessment is conducted and will be responsible for development of the emergency response program. The Team Leader is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programme recommendations for the emergency response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities. This post is for a period of six months.
Responsibilities
Assume overall management of the emergency response.
Ensure rapid emergency multi-sectoral integrated assessments are undertaken and draw up an emergency response strategy.
The Response Team leader will produce a final assessment document within the time frame agreed by the Alliance. This will make clear recommendations regarding proposed program content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support resources.
Ensure optimal safety and security management procedures and practices are in place for the emergency response programme and continually monitor the safety and security situation, adapting staff safety and security procedures accordingly.
Lead on the content and staffing of the emergency response. Define and request support needed from the country office, regional office, lead member headquarters and the Alliance.
Ensures that Country Director is well informed on issues related to emergency response and emergency risk management pertaining to all areas of operations. Ensure that programme objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives.
Ensure production of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular sitreps, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data relevant to the response.
Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Represent Save the Children’s emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community. Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local communities, community based organizations and other local authorities as appropriate.
Monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping the lead member and other emergency alliance members informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken.
Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to
and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Where appropriate, make use of tools and information available in country such as Emergency Preparedness Plans, Contingency Plans and other available tools and resources.
Lead, support and motivate emergency team members, ensuring that team members have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Where appropriate, ensure that capacity building of country programme staff occurs in order to ensure ongoing sustainability and quality of the response.
Requirements
Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state.
Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential.
MA / MSc level (or equivalent field experience).
Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
Multi-site security management in insecure environments.
Ability to produce high quality reports.
Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=892
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
The Response Team Leader will lead and manage the emergency response team. He/she will ensure that a comprehensive needs assessment is conducted and will be responsible for development of the emergency response program. The Team Leader is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programme recommendations for the emergency response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities. This post is for a period of six months.
Responsibilities
Assume overall management of the emergency response.
Ensure rapid emergency multi-sectoral integrated assessments are undertaken and draw up an emergency response strategy.
The Response Team leader will produce a final assessment document within the time frame agreed by the Alliance. This will make clear recommendations regarding proposed program content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support resources.
Ensure optimal safety and security management procedures and practices are in place for the emergency response programme and continually monitor the safety and security situation, adapting staff safety and security procedures accordingly.
Lead on the content and staffing of the emergency response. Define and request support needed from the country office, regional office, lead member headquarters and the Alliance.
Ensures that Country Director is well informed on issues related to emergency response and emergency risk management pertaining to all areas of operations. Ensure that programme objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives.
Ensure production of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular sitreps, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data relevant to the response.
Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Represent Save the Children’s emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community. Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local communities, community based organizations and other local authorities as appropriate.
Monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping the lead member and other emergency alliance members informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken.
Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to
and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Where appropriate, make use of tools and information available in country such as Emergency Preparedness Plans, Contingency Plans and other available tools and resources.
Lead, support and motivate emergency team members, ensuring that team members have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.
Where appropriate, ensure that capacity building of country programme staff occurs in order to ensure ongoing sustainability and quality of the response.
Requirements
Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state.
Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential.
MA / MSc level (or equivalent field experience).
Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
Multi-site security management in insecure environments.
Ability to produce high quality reports.
Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English and French.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=892
Emergency Nutrition Manager Job Vacancy at Pepsi Cola Mali
Job Title:Emergency Nutrition Manager
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
The Nutrition Adviser will lead on sectoral assessment, program design and master budgeting, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement for the Emergency Response Team in Mali. The expected duration for this post is three months.
Responsibilities
Lead on multi-sectoral/Nutrition technical assessments in coordination with other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies
Working with the Deputy Team Leader – Programmes or Team Leader develop Nutrition sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy
Provide technical checking of Nutrition strategies, assessments and programmes as necessary, and proactively promote high quality Nutrition technical approaches within country programme
Working closely with the Deputy Team Leader – Programmes or Team Leader, support fundraising for the Nutrition sector, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers
Prepare and oversee Nutrition programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against logframes, individual performance management workplans)
Prepare timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements
Working closely with the HR team, identify Nutrition staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency programmes, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
Identify Nutrition programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan
Working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team put in place a sector M & E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work
Working closely with the Accountability lead put in place accountability activities for your thematic area, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in Nutrition programme design
To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct
Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff
Oversee development and deliver technical training material that will improve aspects of Nutrition work within Save the Children, at country level
Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, such as the Nutrition cluster, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed. This may involve taking the lead in Nutrition cluster working groups
Take steps to document lessons learned, from Nutrition programmes, for wider dissemination
To identify opportunities and material to contribute to Nutrition communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
Requirements
Significant management experience in emergency, fragile state or development Nutrition programmes
Previous first phase emergency response experience
Education to Masters level in Public Health Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
Previous experience of managing a Nutrition team at national level
Previous experience of Nutrition project management and programme coordination, implementing Nutrition programmes within donor constraints, on time and within budget
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in Nutrition technical skills
Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
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
A high level of written and spoken English and French
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
Employee Type
Full Time - Temporary
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=913
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
The Nutrition Adviser will lead on sectoral assessment, program design and master budgeting, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement for the Emergency Response Team in Mali. The expected duration for this post is three months.
Responsibilities
Lead on multi-sectoral/Nutrition technical assessments in coordination with other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies
Working with the Deputy Team Leader – Programmes or Team Leader develop Nutrition sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy
Provide technical checking of Nutrition strategies, assessments and programmes as necessary, and proactively promote high quality Nutrition technical approaches within country programme
Working closely with the Deputy Team Leader – Programmes or Team Leader, support fundraising for the Nutrition sector, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers
Prepare and oversee Nutrition programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against logframes, individual performance management workplans)
Prepare timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements
Working closely with the HR team, identify Nutrition staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency programmes, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
Identify Nutrition programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan
Working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team put in place a sector M & E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work
Working closely with the Accountability lead put in place accountability activities for your thematic area, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in Nutrition programme design
To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct
Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff
Oversee development and deliver technical training material that will improve aspects of Nutrition work within Save the Children, at country level
Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, such as the Nutrition cluster, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed. This may involve taking the lead in Nutrition cluster working groups
Take steps to document lessons learned, from Nutrition programmes, for wider dissemination
To identify opportunities and material to contribute to Nutrition communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
Requirements
Significant management experience in emergency, fragile state or development Nutrition programmes
Previous first phase emergency response experience
Education to Masters level in Public Health Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
Previous experience of managing a Nutrition team at national level
Previous experience of Nutrition project management and programme coordination, implementing Nutrition programmes within donor constraints, on time and within budget
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in Nutrition technical skills
Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
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
A high level of written and spoken English and French
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
Employee Type
Full Time - Temporary
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=913
Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Job Vacancy at Save the Children Mali
Job Title:Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
The Emergency FSL Adviser leads on sectoral assessment, program design and master budgeting, coordination, and supports fundraising, recruitment and procurement. S/he is xpected to mentor and/or build capacity of country program staff. This position is for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months.
Responsibilities:
Lead on technical FSL assessments (including market assessment) in coordination with other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
Work with the Deputy Team Leader – Program or Team Leader to develop sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response and recovery strategy.
Work with the Deputy Team Leader – Programs or Team Leader to support fundraising for FSL, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers in country.
Prepare and oversee program implementation to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of program activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management and work plans).
Prepare timely program and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
Work closely with the HR team to identify FSL staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency program, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
Identify program supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
Work with finance and other teams to ensure appropriate modality of aid transfer and an accountable cash transfer mechanism is in place.
Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to put in place a sector M & E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
Work closely with the Accountability lead to put in place accountability activities for your thematic area, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in program design.
To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed. This may involve taking the lead in coordination working groups.
Take steps to document lessons learned for wider dissemination.
In collaboration with senior program staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.
In collaboration with FSL SC colleagues, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives.
Identify opportunities and material to contribute to communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required.
Requirements:
Significant management experience working in emergency response or fragile state contexts, including direct experience in implementing cash transfer programmes, market analysis and economic recovery.
French language skills as well as fluency in written and spoken English
Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential
Education to Masters level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
Previous experience of managing a team
Previous experience of project management
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=813
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
The Emergency FSL Adviser leads on sectoral assessment, program design and master budgeting, coordination, and supports fundraising, recruitment and procurement. S/he is xpected to mentor and/or build capacity of country program staff. This position is for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months.
Responsibilities:
Lead on technical FSL assessments (including market assessment) in coordination with other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
Work with the Deputy Team Leader – Program or Team Leader to develop sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response and recovery strategy.
Work with the Deputy Team Leader – Programs or Team Leader to support fundraising for FSL, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers in country.
Prepare and oversee program implementation to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of program activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management and work plans).
Prepare timely program and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
Work closely with the HR team to identify FSL staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency program, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
Identify program supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
Work with finance and other teams to ensure appropriate modality of aid transfer and an accountable cash transfer mechanism is in place.
Work closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team to put in place a sector M & E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
Work closely with the Accountability lead to put in place accountability activities for your thematic area, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in program design.
To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed. This may involve taking the lead in coordination working groups.
Take steps to document lessons learned for wider dissemination.
In collaboration with senior program staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.
In collaboration with FSL SC colleagues, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives.
Identify opportunities and material to contribute to communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required.
Requirements:
Significant management experience working in emergency response or fragile state contexts, including direct experience in implementing cash transfer programmes, market analysis and economic recovery.
French language skills as well as fluency in written and spoken English
Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential
Education to Masters level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
Previous experience of managing a team
Previous experience of project management
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=813
Emergency Finance and Grants Manager Job Opportunity at Save the Children Mali
Job Title:Emergency Finance and Grants Manager
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Summary
In conjunction with the Country Director/ Emergency Team Leader, responsible for all aspects of financial management in the emergency program, ensure the program is delivered in a cost effective manner and meets standards of financial accountability and contractual obligations. This post is for a minimum period of 6 months, and up to a maximum of 12 months.
Responsibilities
Financial Accountability:
• Provide a high standard of financial accounting in emergency programs, ensuring compliance to local statutory law and SC accounting policies.
• Ensure accounting systems, policies, internal controls and procedures are quickly established for the collection of accurate, complete and timely financial data (e.g.: budgets, forecasts, expenditure, commitments, payroll, and delegation of authority).
• Manage the cash flow to ensure timely and secure transfer of funds to meet program needs, liaising with local bankers as required and provide the necessary checks and balances to ensure that money is spent effectively, efficiently and in line with donor requirements.
Financial Planning:
• Support budget holders to produce quality budgeting information while ensuring all relevant stakeholders are involved in the budgeting process.
• Prepare management reports, for budget holders to monitor budgets, on a regular and timely basis.
• Assist the Country Finance Manager to prepare donor financial reports and proposal budgets.
• Ensure all donor requirements (financial & reporting) are complied with and that proposals and reports are submitted on time.
• Provide support to Country Finance Manager with advice/training to budget holders on budget management and phasing.
Grant Management:
• Ensure that all key contributing staff has a clear understanding of donor requirements and expectations at the proposal, amendment, reporting stage and audit stage of grants.
• Support the Country Finance Manager to identify, assess, input, recommend on the existing and desired reconciliation process (reporting assurance mechanism) between Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Distribution, M&E that will ensure accountable reporting to donors on all humanitarian inputs (items delivered to beneficiaries.
• Provide technical support to assess donor eligibility of planned expenditures and identify related compliance requirements.
• Provide technical assistance with regards to strategic donor costs allocation with a view to minimize compliance requirements where possible (i.e. recharge of USAID sponsored part time staff).
• Ensure that all proposals, contracts and amendments with donors follow the internal PAD and CAD procedures and assist where possible to reflect PAD emergency program coding structure.
• Ensure that all adequate attachments appear on FMS and are retained as part of the grants audit trail and conform to ESOPs (namely the “what” and naming convention).
• Update and manage data on Save the Children International's grants data base as required.
Control & Supervision:
• Take appropriate steps to minimize the risk of fraud or theft.
• Ensure the security of all cash and assets (e.g.: regular cash and bank reconciliation, fixed asset and inventory physical checks).
• Carry out inductions and staff trainings for finance procedures, donor requirements etc.
Requirements
• Qualified professional accountant (internationally recognized qualification, practical experience equivalent will be considered) with significant post qualification accounting experience
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French.
• Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity building
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills
• Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems).
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=806
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Summary
In conjunction with the Country Director/ Emergency Team Leader, responsible for all aspects of financial management in the emergency program, ensure the program is delivered in a cost effective manner and meets standards of financial accountability and contractual obligations. This post is for a minimum period of 6 months, and up to a maximum of 12 months.
Responsibilities
Financial Accountability:
• Provide a high standard of financial accounting in emergency programs, ensuring compliance to local statutory law and SC accounting policies.
• Ensure accounting systems, policies, internal controls and procedures are quickly established for the collection of accurate, complete and timely financial data (e.g.: budgets, forecasts, expenditure, commitments, payroll, and delegation of authority).
• Manage the cash flow to ensure timely and secure transfer of funds to meet program needs, liaising with local bankers as required and provide the necessary checks and balances to ensure that money is spent effectively, efficiently and in line with donor requirements.
Financial Planning:
• Support budget holders to produce quality budgeting information while ensuring all relevant stakeholders are involved in the budgeting process.
• Prepare management reports, for budget holders to monitor budgets, on a regular and timely basis.
• Assist the Country Finance Manager to prepare donor financial reports and proposal budgets.
• Ensure all donor requirements (financial & reporting) are complied with and that proposals and reports are submitted on time.
• Provide support to Country Finance Manager with advice/training to budget holders on budget management and phasing.
Grant Management:
• Ensure that all key contributing staff has a clear understanding of donor requirements and expectations at the proposal, amendment, reporting stage and audit stage of grants.
• Support the Country Finance Manager to identify, assess, input, recommend on the existing and desired reconciliation process (reporting assurance mechanism) between Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Distribution, M&E that will ensure accountable reporting to donors on all humanitarian inputs (items delivered to beneficiaries.
• Provide technical support to assess donor eligibility of planned expenditures and identify related compliance requirements.
• Provide technical assistance with regards to strategic donor costs allocation with a view to minimize compliance requirements where possible (i.e. recharge of USAID sponsored part time staff).
• Ensure that all proposals, contracts and amendments with donors follow the internal PAD and CAD procedures and assist where possible to reflect PAD emergency program coding structure.
• Ensure that all adequate attachments appear on FMS and are retained as part of the grants audit trail and conform to ESOPs (namely the “what” and naming convention).
• Update and manage data on Save the Children International's grants data base as required.
Control & Supervision:
• Take appropriate steps to minimize the risk of fraud or theft.
• Ensure the security of all cash and assets (e.g.: regular cash and bank reconciliation, fixed asset and inventory physical checks).
• Carry out inductions and staff trainings for finance procedures, donor requirements etc.
Requirements
• Qualified professional accountant (internationally recognized qualification, practical experience equivalent will be considered) with significant post qualification accounting experience
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French.
• Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity building
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills
• Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems).
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=806
Advisor, Early Childhood Development Job Opportunity at Save the Children Mozambique
Job Title:Advisor, Early Childhood Development - Mozambique
Location: Mozambique - Maputo
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
Save the Children is currently recruiting for a National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Advisor, based in Mozambique, who will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the ECD projects in country focused on scaling up evidence-based models as well as working with staff in other technical sectors to capitalize on potential synergies and consolidate holistic education models. The Advisor, reporting directly to the Country Office leadership, will manage and mentor the ECD Program Managers, the M&E Officers and coordinate with the Provincial Office Managers and finance staff to ensure the effective implementation and oversight of budgets specifically allocated for ECD programming.
Responsibilities
Critical for success in this role is the ability to build staff capacity for program activities, ensure that monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to improve and measure its direct impact, represent Save the Children in national forums and share best practices regarding Save the Children’s experiences in community-based preschool education projects. The Advisor will also be responsible for coordinating the preparation of timely reports to donors and partners and developing proposals to raise funds to ensure sustainability and growth of program activities within Mozambique.
Requirements
Masters Degree in International Education, Developmental Psychology, or Cultural Anthropology with ECD focus
Minimum of three years experience in early childhood development
Fluency in Portuguese and English oral and written language skills
Strong understanding of holistic child development and the ways children learn, including early-literacy methodologies
Proven experience in managing teams and working well in partnership / consortia
Solid understanding of educational curriculum development and dynamic training methodologies
Strong experience in effectively managing budgets a plus
Experience in monitoring and evaluation systems and the ability to employ development measurement tools to examine impact of services on children, caregivers and community
Experience in strategies that generate community and partner ownership to ensure sustainable results.
Representational and advocacy skills and familiarity with the education policy environment in Mozambique
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Please note this position is contingent upon funding.
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=881
Location: Mozambique - Maputo
Division: International Operations
Description
Save the Children
Summary
Save the Children is currently recruiting for a National Early Childhood Development (ECD) Advisor, based in Mozambique, who will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of the ECD projects in country focused on scaling up evidence-based models as well as working with staff in other technical sectors to capitalize on potential synergies and consolidate holistic education models. The Advisor, reporting directly to the Country Office leadership, will manage and mentor the ECD Program Managers, the M&E Officers and coordinate with the Provincial Office Managers and finance staff to ensure the effective implementation and oversight of budgets specifically allocated for ECD programming.
Responsibilities
Critical for success in this role is the ability to build staff capacity for program activities, ensure that monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to improve and measure its direct impact, represent Save the Children in national forums and share best practices regarding Save the Children’s experiences in community-based preschool education projects. The Advisor will also be responsible for coordinating the preparation of timely reports to donors and partners and developing proposals to raise funds to ensure sustainability and growth of program activities within Mozambique.
Requirements
Masters Degree in International Education, Developmental Psychology, or Cultural Anthropology with ECD focus
Minimum of three years experience in early childhood development
Fluency in Portuguese and English oral and written language skills
Strong understanding of holistic child development and the ways children learn, including early-literacy methodologies
Proven experience in managing teams and working well in partnership / consortia
Solid understanding of educational curriculum development and dynamic training methodologies
Strong experience in effectively managing budgets a plus
Experience in monitoring and evaluation systems and the ability to employ development measurement tools to examine impact of services on children, caregivers and community
Experience in strategies that generate community and partner ownership to ensure sustainable results.
Representational and advocacy skills and familiarity with the education policy environment in Mozambique
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Please note this position is contingent upon funding.
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=881
Director of Member Service Job Vacancy at Save the Children Ethiopia
Job Title:DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICE - Ethiopia Country Office
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Ethiopia Country Office Senior Management Team
LOCATION: Addis Ababa
GRADE: TBC (Competitive Package)
POST TYPE: National or International
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Ethiopia, the Director of Member Service shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Member Service in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts. The Director of Members service is responsible for external communication and media strategy and implementation, as well as management of visitors and publicity events.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Country Director
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 9 regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,600 staff and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: TBC
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Ethiopia Country Office
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
• Ensure Ethiopia Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office
Member Service Leadership
• Develop and maintain good relations with members during the transition period and beyond
• Work with the Senior Management Team to build a culture of Member Service throughout the Country Office and ensure that all staff are held accountable for Member Service
• Be the first point of contact for members on country specific issues, ensuring that the country is appropriately represented to members
• Work with members and Country Office staff to ensure appropriate resourcing and timely delivery of agreed deliverables
• Implement robust Member Service standards, processes and procedures to enable consistent, excellent standards of Member Service by International Programs
• Implement the necessary processes to measure performance against key indicators and members' satisfaction, monitoring levels and taking corrective action to ensure ongoing, measurable improvement of Member Service Lead a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of Member Service in the country
• Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency Member Service procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
• Provide necessary support for incoming surge capacity during emergencies, working closely with Regional and Head Office
Resource Mobilisation
• Oversee the development and implementation of Save the Children in Ethiopia's fundraising strategy
• Work with other teams to maintain a good overview of Country Office’s plans and funding gaps
• Identify and nurture possible funding sources
• Identify and respond to requests for proposals from members
• Work with the Program Implementation Strategy team to proactively develop concept notes for new funding possibilities
Communications and media
• Oversee communications and media strategy and implementation
• Ensure effective contact with members and implementation of communication activities, including facilitation of media visits and working within incoming media & communications surge support during emergencies
• Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Ethiopia Country Office
• Proactively develop a high profile for Save the Children in Ethiopia (within Ethiopia and beyond) through the production of high quality, well researched, and well written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate port folio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergencies
• Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications including the dissemination of newsletters and other documents and publications for internal stakeholders including being able to scale up the delivery of robust communications material during emergencies per the Rules and Principles and requests from Members and Save the Children International
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Member Service
• Ensure appropriate staffing within Member Service
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
• Manage Member Service team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up
• Ensure adequate segregation of finance duty within Country Office Manage the performance of all staff in the finance work area through:
o Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
o Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
o Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters degree in an area of social development or equivalent.
• A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
• Recommended a minimum of 10 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication for an international humanitarian organisation, preferably with Save the Children
• 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
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
• Has a strong international network within media and marketing to draw
• Writing and presentation skills, particularly in English
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Commitment to Save the Children values
Date of issue: Author :
How to Apply;
email the CV and other documents to,
jobs.80990.999@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Ethiopia Country Office Senior Management Team
LOCATION: Addis Ababa
GRADE: TBC (Competitive Package)
POST TYPE: National or International
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Ethiopia, the Director of Member Service shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Member Service in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts. The Director of Members service is responsible for external communication and media strategy and implementation, as well as management of visitors and publicity events.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Country Director
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 9 regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,600 staff and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: TBC
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Ethiopia Country Office
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
• Ensure Ethiopia Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office
Member Service Leadership
• Develop and maintain good relations with members during the transition period and beyond
• Work with the Senior Management Team to build a culture of Member Service throughout the Country Office and ensure that all staff are held accountable for Member Service
• Be the first point of contact for members on country specific issues, ensuring that the country is appropriately represented to members
• Work with members and Country Office staff to ensure appropriate resourcing and timely delivery of agreed deliverables
• Implement robust Member Service standards, processes and procedures to enable consistent, excellent standards of Member Service by International Programs
• Implement the necessary processes to measure performance against key indicators and members' satisfaction, monitoring levels and taking corrective action to ensure ongoing, measurable improvement of Member Service Lead a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of Member Service in the country
• Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency Member Service procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
• Provide necessary support for incoming surge capacity during emergencies, working closely with Regional and Head Office
Resource Mobilisation
• Oversee the development and implementation of Save the Children in Ethiopia's fundraising strategy
• Work with other teams to maintain a good overview of Country Office’s plans and funding gaps
• Identify and nurture possible funding sources
• Identify and respond to requests for proposals from members
• Work with the Program Implementation Strategy team to proactively develop concept notes for new funding possibilities
Communications and media
• Oversee communications and media strategy and implementation
• Ensure effective contact with members and implementation of communication activities, including facilitation of media visits and working within incoming media & communications surge support during emergencies
• Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Ethiopia Country Office
• Proactively develop a high profile for Save the Children in Ethiopia (within Ethiopia and beyond) through the production of high quality, well researched, and well written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate port folio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergencies
• Develop and deliver a clear and effective system for internal communications including the dissemination of newsletters and other documents and publications for internal stakeholders including being able to scale up the delivery of robust communications material during emergencies per the Rules and Principles and requests from Members and Save the Children International
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Member Service
• Ensure appropriate staffing within Member Service
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
• Manage Member Service team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up
• Ensure adequate segregation of finance duty within Country Office Manage the performance of all staff in the finance work area through:
o Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
o Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
o Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters degree in an area of social development or equivalent.
• A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
• Recommended a minimum of 10 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication for an international humanitarian organisation, preferably with Save the Children
• 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
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
• Has a strong international network within media and marketing to draw
• Writing and presentation skills, particularly in English
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Commitment to Save the Children values
Date of issue: Author :
How to Apply;
email the CV and other documents to,
jobs.80990.999@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
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