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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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.
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. S/he is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, humanitarian preparedness and response (including DRR) for the Country Office in Senegal.
Qualifications and experience
-A minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
-Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, 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
-Experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
-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, evaluate 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
-Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken)
-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.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th January 2013.
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Location: Senegal
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 15 January 2013
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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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.
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. S/he is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, humanitarian preparedness and response (including DRR) for the Country Office in Senegal.
Qualifications and experience
-A minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
-Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, 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
-Experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
-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, evaluate 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
-Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken)
-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.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th January 2013.
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Location: SenegalContract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 15 January 2013
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