Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people an d relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length:3 years
The role
As a key member of the Southern Africa regional leadership team, you will take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the region.
You will support and enable countries in the Southern Africa Region to:
* Meet International Programming Management Operating standards
* Develop their programming capacity and capability as well as lead the potential for intra-regional programming
* Respond effectively, efficiently and at scale to humanitarian situations and emergencies
* Design and develop the programming strategy for the region and consistently and reliably measure impact through Monitoring and Evaluation
Qualifications and experience
* Bachelors degree in a relevant field, Master degree would b e an added advantage
* Substantial Programmatic support and implementation expertise, with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure and in both development and emergency contexts.
* Demonstrable track record of leading substantial change – maximising benefits and minimising risks.
* Culturally sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
* Successful track record of implementing simple, effective monitoring systems.
* Experience of building, leading and developing programmatic staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
* Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
* Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
* Commitment to Save the Children values.
* Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies
* Willingness to travel regularly in developing countries.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:smhlanga.66976.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
