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: 1 year
The role
The Roving National Operations Coordinator (RNOC) has a unique position in the operations department. The purpose of the role is to prepare, coordinate and or implement initial responses to in country spikes and shocks. The role also ensures smooth start-ups of national or area programmes whilst recruitment for permanent positions is ongoing. The RNOCs report directly to the Director of Programme Operations and support the operations team in fulfilling its full spectrum role at the country, area and field office level.
Qualifications and experience
- Recommended a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in INGO/NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
- Bachelor's/ Master's degree in development or other social sciences
- Robust experience of INGO/NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
- A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office
- Strong understanding or ability to quickly understand SCI's It systems (AMS, Agresso and other SCI systems)
- Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems and standards, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
- Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
- Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional and integrated teams with a proven history of delivering results
- Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in written and spoken French and working knowledge of English
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
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 or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.00467.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
