Save the Children recruits 01 Programme Development and Quality Director

Programme Development and Quality Director

The role

As a member of the Senior Management Team, theDirector of Program Development and Quality shares in the overallresponsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office.  S/he is responsible for all technical strategicdevelopment, supporting implementation of programme and funding strategies, andensuring that programme quality standards are met through full spectrumresponse for children. S/he is responsible for ensuring the Sierra Leonecountry office achieves the objectives of the Country Strategic Plan 2019 -2021.

In the event of a major humanitarianemergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal roleprofile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications and experience

A minimum of 5 years management experience in an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience of full spectrum implementation: running both development and emergency programs

Master’s level qualification in an appropriate technical area (social protection, education, health)

Essential

Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management

Strong background in resilience programming for children

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 – ability to think laterally

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

Fluency in English

Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches

Desirable

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Abilityand willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incomingteams in the event of major emergencies

Contract length: 1 year with possibility for extension

The Organisation

We employapproximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need betterhealthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate atthe highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voicesare heard.

We are working towardsthree 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 greatpeople make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role inhelping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, alongwith a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, andintegrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter andup-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your currentremuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so ourselection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children fromabuse.

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

Job description:

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Closing date: 11 Mar 2019

Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Department: Programme, Development and Quality

Type: Fixed-term contract

Schedule: Full-time