Save the Children recrute: Regional Director of Program Development and Quality – WCA - Sénegal

Description du poste : 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 1.6 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 c14, 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 an d relevant for the 21st century. Contract length:3 years The role As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Program Development and Quality will share in the overall responsibility for the strategic direction of all Country Offices within the Region. As a member of the Regional Senior Management Team (SMT), He/She will be responsible for overseeing that the WCA Country Office’s (CO) develop high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of all programming those programs, Will provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in WCA country offices, Will provides strategic leadership in driving scaling up of programs and expansion and will serve Members and their donors. Profil recherché: Recommended a minimum of 10 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development programs contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field, country level and preferably at the regional level. Masters degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development or other social sciences Robust experience of 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 general appreciation of the sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the West and Central Africa Region. Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory Significant knowledge of international issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management issues Substantial Solid experience and knowledge of effective financial developing and managing monitoring and budgetary control learning systems Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and securing cross sector working Credibility to lobby, influence and managing grants from major institutional donors represent Save the Children at all levels Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results Ability to analyze information, evaluat e options and to think and plan strategically An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills Ability and willingness to dramatically 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 Fluency in written and spoken French and English 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: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: asobossi.77093.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

Date d'expiration : 2014-07-31

Email de reception des CVs :  asobossi.77093.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com