Save the Children recruits 01 Field Manager
Field Manager
ROLEPURPOSE
The Field Manager will provide leadership and management oversightof Save the Children’s programme in one of field offices in South Sudan. The post holder will ensure effectivemanagement of programs, resources, staff and support functions in the field sitesand will firmly institute finance, human resources and operations systems. The Field Manager will actively contribute tothe country strategy according to prevailing needs, identify new opportunitiesfor programming, and will ensure field level participation in programme andproposal design. They will also supportthe capacity development of staff in the field bases. The Field Manager will be an effectiverepresentative of Save the Children to local authorities, communities, INGOsand NGOS, and other stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Previous first phase emergency responseexperience is essential.
Education to degree level andMSc/MA/MEng level is advantage in a relevant subject or equivalent fieldexperience.
Previous experience of managing a team.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
At least 3 years/substantial experienceworking in management with a humanitarian/ development organisation
Skills and experience inproject/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation includingbudget holding responsibilities
Substantial people and programme managementexperience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at alllevels
Substantial experience in officemanagement with a good understanding of logistics, HR and finance procedures
Solid experience in grant management,including budget holding and donor reporting
Substantial understanding or provenexperience of security management issues
Representational, political awarenessand advocacy skills
Experience of working with partners anda participatory approach
Able to work to tight deadlines withminimal supervision
Fluency in written and spoken Englishand computer literate
Commitment to and understanding of Savethe Children’s aims, values and principles.
Desirable
Having worked in a context similar toSouth Sudan
Additional job 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: One year
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: 1 Mar 2019
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Department: Programme Operations
Type: Fixed-term contract
Schedule: Full-time