ROLE PURPOSE
The Field Manager will provide leadership and management oversight of Save the Children’s programme in one of field offices in South Sudan. The post holder will ensure effective management of programs, resources, staff and support functions in the field sites and will firmly institute finance, human resources and operations systems. The Field Manager will actively contribute to the country strategy according to prevailing needs, identify new opportunities for programming, and will ensure field level participation in programme and proposal design. They will also support the capacity development of staff in the field bases. The Field Manager will be an effective representative of Save the Children to local authorities, communities, INGOs and NGOS, and other stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential.
* Education to degree level and MSc/MA/MEng level is advantage in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience.
* Previous experience of managing a team.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
* At least 3 years/substantial experience working in management with a humanitarian/ development organisation
* Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation including budget holding responsibilities
* Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
* Substantial experience in office management with a good understanding of logistics, HR and finance procedures
* Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting
* Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues
* Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills
* Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach
* Able to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
* Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate
* Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Desirable
* Having worked in a context similar to South Sudan
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Contract length: One 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/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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