Australia Program Manager, Timor Leste and PNG

The role of the Program Manager is to take ownership of and lead the strategic direction of country programs to deliver the best for children and maximise our impact on realising the rights of vulnerable children. The Program Manager will ensure that projects are effectively designed and implemented in line with Save the Children quality standards through developing effective project management systems and supporting & monitoring the capacity building of country teams to use them.

The position is also required to support growth and development of the Program portfolio through identification, tracking and preparation of project submissions. The Program Manager builds and maintains strong relationships with donors and stakeholders within Australia.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Highly developed relationship building & interpersonal skills • Significant program management experience in developing countries • Proven international development project monitoring and evaluation experience. • Previous experience managing organisational & operational risks in programs. • Working knowledge and understanding of child rights and child-rights programming. • Experience in the development of effective advocacy programs. • Experience managing budgets and financial control processes. • Experience in preparation of funding proposals. • Working knowledge and understanding of AusAID and Government Agency funding and reporting procedures, experience with other donor agencies well regarded • Specific technical expertise in Health, Education, Child Protection, HIV/AIDs or Child Rights Governance would be highly valued • Behavioural flexibility and ability to work with across several layers of internal and external stakeholders

 

How to apply:

How to apply

A full position description can be obtained from the Save the Children website at www.savethechildren.org.au at “Careers with Us”

Please forward your application via email to careers@savethechildren.org.au before COB 26th November 2011.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.