KNOWLEDGE MANAGER, CHILD MIGRATION (RMCPU)
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 15,000 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.
Role Purpose:
As a key member of the Child Migration Team, you will take the lead in establishing knowledge and learning management systems for the Child Migration portfolio within the Regional and Multi-Country Programming Unit (RMCPU). You will have the responsibility of designing and leading the implementation of an innovative, targeted learning agenda to develop a base for a Children on the Move (COM) signature programme and establish the RMCPU as go-to organisation for knowledge on Child Migration, within the region as well as internationally. You will build upon the gains of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and research, to ensure that internal lessons are shared through a network of thought leaders within the organization, and to bring in external capacity as needed.
Contract Duration: National on a 1 Year Fixed Term
Location: Pretoria
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- A strong migration background, backed by a degree in social sciences
- Strong research, knowledge and learning management background or experience;
- Familiarity in one or more of Save the Children's thematic areas, preferably COM or VAC (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, HIV/AIDS, child rights and emergency response) is considered a plus.
- At least three years of technical programme, research or learning experience
- Demonstrated effectiveness in working within a complex and matrix organisation structure in both development and emergency contexts
- Excellent verbal and writing skills in English
- Track record of implementing simple, effective knowledge and learning management systems
- Demonstrable experience in operations research
- Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to Save the Children values.
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
- Willingness to travel
Desirable
- Experience of regional consultative work on migration
- Experience of supporting and developing programmatic staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. This role closes on 15th July 2016.
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We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'MKogi.85154.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
