Contract Type : National Contract
The role
Save the Children International is a ‘dual mandate’ organisation that seeks to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and create lasting change in children’s lives. The Humanitarian CCS Coordinator is a member of the PDQ team; his/her role is the Focal Point of CCS-Cadre Commun Santé, a platform of NGOs funded by ECHO to implement emergency health interventions in the northern regions of Mali. The CCS Coordinator will be seconded to the Health Cluster, Nutrition Cluster/Ministry of Health (MOH), Health Working Group to serve as co-coordinator of the overall health emergency response in Mali.
The purpose of this position is to:
- Improve coordination and harmonization of approaches among all health emergency actors
- strengthening the government’s capacity; and ensuring ECHO partners’ active contribution to
- Involvement in joint monitoring of individual and common plans of action for health interventions
- Improve coordination among all health emergency and development platforms
- Represent CCS in all Health and Nutrition Coordination meetings
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Degree in medicine and/or Public Health.
- Essential: Minimum of 5 years international field experience, of which at least 3 in managing and coordinating health programs in chronic and acute, sudden-onset emergencies.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, manage and adapt management style according to need;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate a policy process among UN, NGOs, national health authorities and donors;
- Producing results;
- Fostering integration and teamwork
- In-depth knowledge of emergency relief policies and practices within the UN, other UN Specialized Agencies, donor agencies, national and international NGOs;
- Sound knowledge and experience about national disaster prevention and preparedness programs;
- Familiarity with database design and other tools for information management;
- Demonstrated diplomatic, management and interpersonal communication skills to liaise, negotiate and advocate with Governments, donors, and key stakeholders including other implementing agencies.
- Proven ability to write technical reports, reviews, program/project documents and conduct presentations.
- At least 10 years of experience in managing, implementing or coordinating complex health service programs in developing countries, and specifically previous experience in a similar position.
- Ability to speak and write clear English and French (French being the working language in Mali).
Desirable:
- Experience of Save the Children’s programmes.
- Commitment to the values and mission of Save the Children
- Ability to travel to the field, which is expected to be 30% of the work
Contract length: 01 Year
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 at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘[email protected]‘
More Information
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