Save the Children recruits 01 EVD Preparedness Team Leader

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ROLEPURPOSE

DRC is experiencing its largest ever Ebola outbreak and the secondlargest outbreak globally. As of 23rd Jan 650 confirmed cases had beenidentified with a 58% case fatality rate. Despite a fully mobilizedinternational response, the environment of the outbreak has proven toochallenging to contain. Of the confirmed cases only 30% have known contact. TheArea is highly insecure with regular fighting between various armed groupsresulting in the destruction of treatment and triage centres as well as other humanitarianaid infrastructure.

Given the proximity to neighbouring countries a full scalepreparedness response is scaling up in South Sudan, Uganda and Rwanda. Save theChildren International (SCI) are positioned at the forefront of thepreparedness efforts in South Sudan and having been identified by two donors tolead an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) consortium. Responding to the call, Save theChildren (Lead), Concern, Goal and Internews have come together and formed aconsortium to support and strengthen the resilience of local communities,health workers and health facilities against a potential outbreak of EVD inSouth Sudan. To accomplish its leadership and technical roles, the SCI countryoffice (CO) require a Team Leader experienced in EVD response to immediatelytake control of the preparedness programming, lead on the development,contextualization and / or roll out of Ebola specific programming standards andadaptations; and provide leadership to the consortium efforts and enhance theorganisations strategic positioning. Should an outbreak of EVD occur in SouthSudan, the roles and responsibilities of the position holder may transitioninto an Ebola response.

SKILLS& QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Masters degree in public health,clinical medicine or social sciences field with experience and expertise inrelated area of work

At least on year previous experience ofoperating, managing teams and delivering programming in an EVD outbreak

Experience of working within a seniormanagement role and within a complex country programme in an emergency responseor fragile state setting

Experience of managing multi-donor,multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA) of GBP 5m+ in a firstphase response at regional or country level

Multi-site security management ininsecure environments

Experience of international levelrepresentation with key stakeholders, and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN

Experience of international mediarepresentation and advocacy

Experience of M&E and beneficiaryaccountability systems in large complex programmes

Experience of developing andnegotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors

Proven ability to influence change atan operational and strategic level

Politically and culturally sensitivewith qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

The capacity and willingness to beextremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecureworking circumstances.

Commitment to the aims and principlesof SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focusand an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

A high level of written and spokenEnglish

Good communications skills, ability tocommunicate ideas clearly to various groups of audience

Desirable

Previous experience of working in SouthSudan.

Knowledge of local language or Arabicis an asset.

Contract length: Minimum 6 months

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.

ApplicationInformation:

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: 5 Mar 2019

Location: Juba, South Sudan

Department: Programme Operations

Type: Fixed-term contract

Schedule: Full-time

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