Save the Children recruits 01 PROJECT DIRECTOR
PROJECT DIRECTOR
About the Role:
Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Project Director will:
Provide leadership, strategic direction and operational management and oversight for a large scale and complex programme,
Ensure the quality of the program, including capacity building and development of staff and partners
Provide oversight of technical assistance, effective monitoring and evaluation and the establishment of a culture of accountability, learning and continual improvement
Ensure effective partnerships and relationships with relevant line Ministries and a wide range of actors at National level
Represent the project and consortium externally
Ensure direct accountability to the donor, including satisfying all contractual obligations.
Qualifications and experience
Master’s degree in ECD, program management or international development or in related field is required, PhD preferred.
Master’s degree in ECD, program management or international development or in related field is required, PhD preferred.
Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience.
Proven ability to manage large and complex contracts from institutional donors with substantial experience of managing multi-agency/ partner programmes. Experience with DFID funding preferable.
Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality.
Ability to represent Save the Children and the project at a strategic level and engage and influence key stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated experience of working with national level government structures, national NGO’s, and/or local communities
Self-motivated and results orientated.
Highly numerate with demonstrable experience of data analysis and reporting tools.
Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management.
Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills in English.
Substantial experience of guiding and leading strong teams in a multicultural context with a focus on coaching and mentoring
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
Commitment to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
Contract length: 4 Years
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:
Interested candidates should send an application letter plus updated Curriculum Vitae as a single document in English, including 3 names of professional referees to the below link:
The deadline for receiving applications is 8th May 2019.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process*
Job description:
Find out more about this role by downloading the job description here Job description
Closing date: 8 May 2019 – 20:59 UTC
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Department: Programme Operations
Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time