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: 2 years
LOCATION: Tessaoua, Niger
The role
The Field Manager is responsible for the development and management of all Save the Children's programmes as well as Human Resources, finance, logistics, administration, security, representation and advocacy in the Region. S/he will work under the supervision of the Director of Programme Operations. In fulfilling his/her responsibilities, s/he will work with other senior managers to ensure that the programme is carried out in line with Save the Children country and global priorities. The post-holder will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that programme is delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budget.
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
- Graduate level in humanitarian, development or social studies or equivalent.
- At least 3 years experience of managing field based operations in challenging areas.
- Extensive experience in programme management and ability to lead a programme and support a team working from remote locations.
- Skills and experience in project/programme monitoring review, reporting, evaluation, beneficiary accountability systems in large complex programmes.
- Strong team management and capacity-building skills and experience.
- Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting and effective financial and budgetary control in securing and managing grants.
- Experience in management of Human Resources, finance, logistics, administration, security, representation and advocacy.
- Ability to produce successful project proposals and high quality reports.
- Ability to represent Save the Children, promote and advocate for children's rights and maintain good relations at a provincial level with donors, UN organisations, international and national Non Governmental Organizations and local authorities.
- A high level of written and spoken English and French.
- Ability to work with limited supervision and to use own initiative.
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, think and plan strategically.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims values and principles.
- Politically and culturally sensitive, with patience, tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Desirable:
- Working experience in African context.
- Knowledge and working experience of Child's Rights Programming approach.
- Experience in promoting children's participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation.
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: 'sdiagne.99177.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
