Save the Children 01 Joint Response Programme Manager
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Joint Response Programme Manager
ROLE PURPOSE
The job holder will be responsible for the effectiveimplementation of the various components of the South Sudan Joint ResponseProgramme and ensure effective coordination among the implementing members,local partners and UNOCHA in South Sudan and the donor in the Netherlands. S/hehas principal responsibility for representation for the SSJR program to donorand local Government entities. S/he provides strategic leadership andsupervision of all grant activities across consortium members while ensuring thesecurity, feasibility, and sustainability of the program.
Save the Children International is the lead agency of the DutchJoint Humanitarian Response for South Sudan. The consortium is an initiative of7 INGO’s funded by the Netherlands Ministry for Foreign Affairs and include;CARE, Dorcas, War Child, Help a Child, Tearfund, PLAN, and Save the Children.
This initiative aims to contribute to more effective delivery ofhumanitarian aid by Dutch government and humanitarian organisations. By implementing their own projects whilstcollaborating under the umbrella of the joint response, the participatingagencies aim to provide added value for several actors in the Netherlands andSouth Sudan. The value added ranges from efficiency gains for the Ministry ofForeign Affairs by funding humanitarian response through one humanitarian leadagency; improved learning and innovation by humanitarian agencies throughexchanging resources and methodologies; to maximized impact on beneficiariesthrough strong collaboration in the field.
The projects are implemented in the Food Security and Livelihoods(FSL), (Child) Protection, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and CASHsectors. The identified results and locations fall largely within the strategicframework and objectives of the UNOCHA Humanitarian Response Plan for 2019.
The Programme Manager role will be the overall lead for theconsortium to ensure effective programme implementation, monitoring, reporting,learning and innovation, coordination across the 7 NGOs and act as the donorliaison. S/he will be response for the day-to-day management of the SSJRprogram; resolving any arising issues during implementation of the program;maintaining contact with UN-OCHA, Netherlands Embassy; maintaining contact withthe SSJR Coordinator in the Netherlands; supporting cooperation amongst SSJRpartners and coordinating with UN-OCHA; initiating and lead on added valueactivities; consolidating reporting; generating visibility.
He/she will be responsible for the effective implementation of thevarious components of the SSJR and ensure effective coordination among theimplementing members and local partners in South Sudan and the donor in theNetherlands.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
A self-starter with a minimum ofMaster’s degree in Social Sciences or relevant discipline
At least five years’ experience workingexperience in a management position within an emergency context,
Experience in (more than) one of thecore sectors (Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Cash programming, (Child)Protection and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
Excellent interpersonal, communicationand presentation skills
Robust implementation and NGO emergencyprogram cycle management experience, and with experience of working within acomplex and matrix organisation structure
Significant knowledge of internationalhumanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures,accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
Experience engaging with(institutional) donors and experience identifying and securing fundingopportunities for consortia
Substantial experience and knowledge ofeffective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants frommajor institutional donors
Solid project management skills relatedto organisational development projects and international, cross-functionalteams with a proven history of delivering results
Ability to analyze information,evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
Significant knowledge of MEAL,monitoring and evaluation tools and experience with undertaking evaluations andreviews.
An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Desirable
Previous experience in South Sudan
Experience in managing a consortiumportfolio.
Spoken Dutch is a value add.
Additionaljob responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as setout above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry outadditional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills andexperience.
Contract length:
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work onthe ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or thosethat need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaignand advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and toensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treatschildren by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that ouremployees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with acollaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrityare highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a singledocument. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salaryexpectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflectsour commitment to the protection of children from abuse
Job description:
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Closing date: 17 Feb 2019
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Department: Programme Operations
Type: Fixed-term contract
Schedule: Full-time