Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length: Open Ended
Country Dimensions Save the Children has been actively working in Niger since the food crisis of 2005. Our programs cover four distinct regions of the country (Maradi, Zinder, Diffa and urban Niamey) and span a diversity of sectors including nutrition, health, food security and livelihoods, WASH, education and child protection. With a full-spectrum approach to programming, we engage in both long-term development projects and emergency interventions, building the resilience and improving the lives of girls and boys throughout the country. The Niger country program employs nearly 336 staff and has an annual operating budget of 25 million USD. We work directly with families and communities; foster the participation of children, and partner with local organizations, UN bodies, International NGOs and the Nigerien government to deliver results
The role
As a member of the West & Central Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children's international development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $70 million each year through an organisation of over 1,000 people. To achieve our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional organisations, aim to drive growth to $2 billion by 2015.
The Country Director will lead the transformation of the country to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children's strategy within the country through:
- Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
- Serving Members and their donor
Qualifications and experience
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- Five or more years of experience in similar leadership roles, ideally in a large and complex international NGO
- Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
- Experience of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond
- Experience of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders
- Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
- Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development
- Experience and knowledge of context and actors in WCA region.
- Experience of working with large, complex donors to secure and/or manage new large-scale and/or competitive funding
- Good understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes
- Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development
- A fluency and speaking and writing in both French and English is required for this role
- Commitment to the Save the Children values
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'asobossi.66185.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
