Save the Children recruits 01 Northern & central Area Manager

Northern & central Area Manager

The role

The Area Manager in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in North and the centre of Mali, including the management of all field offices, the project offices and the, supply chain. S/he will be responsible for leading the implementation and area coordination of Save the Children’s operations in the area.  This will include managing both the humanitarian as well as development programming in the host communities. S/He will be involved in the emergency preparedness in this area in coordination with the Humanitarian Advisor. The Area Manager, will play a key role in the implementation and monitoring of activities and the possible restructuring of teams in Field offices to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of our interventions with the budget available; will be expected to strengthen and support all areas of Save the Children International (SCI) operations quality programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, team building and management.  S/he will ensure that teams implement high quality programs at scale that impact positively on the lives of children and vulnerable communities and that meet with Save the Children International’s Humanitarian and Development Framework, Standard Operating Procedures and SPHERE standards and our commitments to donors, and the Malian Authorities.

Qualifications and experience

Master’s degree in development or other social sciences

Fluent French speaking and a good working knowledge of the English language

Recommended a minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a highly operational NGO or corporate environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs

Robust experience of NGO program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure

Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks

Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors

Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results

Ability to analyse 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

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

Contract length: 02 Years

Location: Mopti with frequent travels to GAO and Niafunke

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children 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 our employees 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 a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found below

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

Job description:

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Closing date: 20 May 2019 – 23:59 UTC

Location: Mopti, Mali

Department: Programme Operations

Type: Fixed-term contract

Schedule: Full-time