Save the Children Vacancies
Regional IT Manager – Latin America and Caribbean
The role
To act as the IT strategic business partner to the regional SLT. To act as the liaison between the field/country office IT staff and the region, as well as a strategic liaison between the region and the centre. To support and build the capacity of country office IT staff.
Qualifications and experience
- directly supporting the agency’s strategic IT initiatives by working with Save the Children International regional management, country management, country-based IT staff and Save the Children members as needed, leading on the regional and country implementation of IT projects
- directly supporting the country office IT staff where required, traveling to and/or assisting with all computer related matters, and project specific needs
- working through country office IT staff to implement IT guidelines, standards, policies and strategy throughout the region, using influencing skills to ensure they are adopted
- training and capacity-building field/country office IT support staff located in the geographical region, whether relating to hardware, software or policies and procedures
- collaborating with Save the Children International management to develop technical solutions to allow the organisation to implement its strategy
- collaborating with Save the Children International management to develop, document and implement procedures and standards for field office-based software, hardware and network infrastructure
- responsible for the documentation of field office IT infrastructure and/or systems as needed
- rolling out and supporting new applications, systems and upgrades in the region
- traveling to support IT needs during emergency operations, as required
- completing the establishment of and maintaining the regional office IT and communication facilities, including video conferencing.
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.66432.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Regional IT Manager – East and Southern Africa
The role
To act as the IT strategic business partner to the regional SLTs. To act as the liaison between the field/country office IT staff and the regions, as well as a strategic liaison between the regions and the centre. To support and build the capacity of country office IT staff.
Qualifications and experience
- Directly supporting the agency’s strategic IT initiatives by working with Save the Children International regional management, country management, country-based IT staff and Save the Children members as needed, leading on the regional and country implementation of IT projects
- Directly supporting the country office IT staff where required, traveling to and/or assisting with all computer related matters, and project specific needs
- Working through country office IT staff to implement IT guidelines, standards, policies and strategy throughout the region, using influencing skills to ensure they are adopted
- Training and capacity-building field/country office IT support staff located in the geographical regions, whether relating to hardware, software or policies and procedures
- Collaborating with Save the Children International management to develop technical solutions to allow the organisation to implement its strategy
- Collaborating with Save the Children International management to develop, document and implement procedures and standards for field office-based software, hardware and network infrastructure
- Responsible for the documentation of field office IT infrastructure and/or systems as needed
- Rolling out and supporting new applications, systems and upgrades in the region
- Traveling to support IT needs during emergency operations, as required
- Completing the establishment of and maintaining the regional office IT and communication facilities, including video conferencing.
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.83115.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Director of Programme Operations
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Program Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for Implementation of all programming in country, including the management of all sub offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), and logistics for the Country Office in Uganda.
Qualifications and experience
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
- Leadership of the Uganda Country Office
- Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
- Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs
Oversight and Management of Program Operations
- Responsible for overall coordination of program operations and delegated responsibility for field delivery of high quality programming in line with the objectives of the country strategy
- In close coordination with the Director of Program Development and Quality and Director of Finance, participate in program proposal process and ensure that all programs progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed within time and on budget
Logistics, Inventory and Procurement
- Ensure that the CO logistics capacity and systems meet the SCI MOS and are able to satisfy the programming requirements
- Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency logistics procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
- Manage the CO Logistics ensuring that all CO logistics activities (fleet, assets, transport, supply chain, base setup etc) are coordinated
Emergency Response Management
- Strengthen the Uganda CO organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in line with global SCI emergency goal and benchmarks
- Ensure that the CO designs, updates and implements a full set of emergency preparedness actions, drawing on SC member input and resources
- Mount appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with incoming surge teams
Staff Safety and Security
- Work with Regional Office to ensure that the staff and assets of save the Children Uganda are safe and secure
- Ensure that all safety and security minimum operating standards are met
- Coordinate preparation and implementation of staff security guidelines and support sub-offices in carrying out periodic security assessment and reports
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Program Operations
- Ensure appropriate staffing within Program Operations, including sub office staff
- Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
- Manage Program Operations team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
- Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
Partner Management
- Ensure that every partnership is formed in the context of the Theory of Change and is designed and managed so that the partnership furthers achievement of Save the Children's global strategy and strengthens local and national capacity to deliver for children
- Analyze potential partners using documented selection methods and ensure that all partners comply with Save the Children and donor requirements and regulations
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.53543.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Director of Programme Developement and Quality
The role
The Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Uganda, the Director of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programs. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses.
Qualifications and experience
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
- Leadership of the Uganda Country Office
- Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors
- Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
- Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
Strategic Planning
- Provide strategic vision and direction to the Save the Children Uganda program
- Take a lead role in developing program strategies and annual plans ensuring coordination of all technical input to country strategy, proposals and reports
- Participate in conceptualizing and designing cost effective, innovative and high quality programs to serve difficult to reach children
- Ensure that programs are relevant to children in Uganda and to the global program and advocacy objectives of the Save the Children members
Program Design and Technical Assistance
- Ensure that the Uganda Country Office has a first class, multi-sectoral and dual mandate program reflecting all priority technical and sector aspects of the Save the Children global strategy
- Ensure the design and development of child focused emergency and development programs of a high quality that contribute to the Country Office’s strategies and plans, informed by child participation where possible
- Support the Director of Program Operations in the implementation and monitoring of all longer term technical goals, objectives and policies
Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Maintain a robust M&E system to measure achievement and progress toward program goals and results
- Measure achievement and progress toward program goals and results through the M&E system
- Lead on internal and external program/project evaluations as necessary and ensure the execution of baseline, periodic, and final evaluations as necessary in coordination with Director of Program Operations
Advocacy
- Lead the development of an advocacy strategy for the Uganda Country Office. Support thematic directors to articulate their top priority advocacy objectives in line with the new Country Strategic Plan
- Identify key opportunities and events for Save the Children Uganda to position itself as the leading organisation for children’s issues in Uganda
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Program Development and Quality
- Ensure appropriate staffing within Program Development and Quality
- Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
- Manage Program Development and Quality team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
- Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.73703.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Director of Member Service
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Uganda the Director of Member Service shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Member Service in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts.
Qualifications and experience
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
- Leadership of the Uganda Country Office
- Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
- Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
Member Service Leadership
- Develop and maintain good relations with members during the transition period and beyond
- Work with the Senior Management Team to build a culture of Member Service throughout the Country Office and ensure that all staff are held accountable for Member Service
- Be the first point of contact for members on country specific issues, ensuring that the country is appropriately represented to members
- Work with members and Country Office staff to ensure appropriate resourcing and timely delivery of agreed deliverables
- Implement robust Member Service standards, processes and procedures to enable consistent, excellent standards of Member Service by International Programs
- Implement the necessary processes to measure performance against key indicators and members' satisfaction, monitoring levels and taking corrective action to ensure ongoing, measurable improvement of Member Service Lead a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of Member Service in the country
- Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency Member Service procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
Resource Mobilisation
- Oversee the development and implementation of Save the Children in Uganda's fundraising strategy
- Work with other teams to maintain a good overview of Country Office’s plans and funding gaps
- Identify and nurture possible funding sources
- Identify and respond to requests for proposals from members
Communications
- Liaise and maintain contact with members and implement communication activities including facilitating media visits and working within incoming media & communications surge support during emergencies
- Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Uganda Country Office
- Proactively develop a high profile for Save the Children in Uganda (within Uganda and beyond) through the production of high quality, well researched, and well written products (in a variety of mediums) reflective of the dual mandate port folio, responding quickly and appropriately to external requests for information, especially in emergencies
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Member Service
- Ensure appropriate staffing within Member Service
- Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
- Manage Member Service team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
- Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
- Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.29398.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Director of Human Resources and Administration
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
- Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors
- Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs
- Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
- Ensure the Uganda Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
- Ensure appropriate recruitment, retention and succession of staff including orientation programmes; design and implementation of compensation and performance management systems relevant for both development and emergencies, and career development for staff
- Ensure through thorough review that employment terms, conditions and practices are fair, consistent, compliant
- Prepare terms and conditions of employment and issue all employment and consultancy contracts in compliance with Uganda Labour Law and regional HR best practices
- Supervise the Human Resources function to ensure that advice and support are provided to managers and staff on interpretation and application of policies and procedures and on other HR related matters
- Ensure appropriate and adequate humanitarian HR procedures are detailed in the Country Office Humanitarian Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
- Facilitate the HR aspects (such as deployment mechanisms) of Uganda's Humanitarian Response Team
Performance Management and Staff Development
- Develop a culture of performance management across the organization, where staff are held accountable and rewarded for high performance
- Lead implementation and maintenance of performance management system that is in alignment with organizational goals
- Analyse on an ongoing basis the organisational staffing profile and, in conjunction with senior managers, advising on job holder competencies and skills in light of changing contexts and content
- Providing guidance on staff capacity building and in formulating the annual training calendar, and offering expert facilitation of in-house training programs such as performance management workshops and orientation programmes
Administration
- Supervise administrative function to ensure the smooth import of capital assets, monitor visa process for expatriate staff and liaison with GoSL
- Oversee the overall maintenance of all Save the Children office premises, facilities assets and equipment (physical work environment) in country and ensure that these are secure and efficiently utilized
- Manage all contracts and leases before forwarding them to the Country Director for signature
Legal & Government Relationships
- Maintain strategic links with Government of Uganda/key ministries at national and provincial levels, identify opportunities and ensure Save the Children’s participation in key activities of the national and provincial and local level government
- Ensure that Save the Children policies are coherent and relevant to current policies in Uganda and internationally
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the Uganda, the Director of HR shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of HR in his/her capacity will be accountable for the provision of effective HR services in both emergencies and development programming contexts.
Qualifications and experience
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.35737.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Country Director
The role
As a member of the East Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $250 million each year through an organisation of nearly 3,500 people. To achieve our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional organisations, aim to drive growth to $2 billion by 2015.
The Country Director will lead the transformation of the country to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the country through:
- Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
- Serving Members and their donors
Qualifications and experience
As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic development and delivery of international programming, in both humanitarian and development contexts, in line with the Save the Children mandate, strategy and theory of change Deliver transformational change in-country, including:
- Developing and delivering improved outcomes for children through delivery of the Save the Children global programme strategy and global initiatives and growth targets as set for the country
- Defining and implementing the new operating model for the country, in consultation with the Regional Director and Transition Team
- Engaging Save the Children staff, partners and other stakeholders to create real shared ownership and collaboration
- Creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable for their commitments
Ensuring that the focus of the organisation remains on the rights and needs of children Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold staff accountable for:
- Developing strong country strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Initiatives) and theory of change
- Preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to major emergencies affecting children, including building relationships with key humanitarian and development decision-makers and partners in-country
- Delivering programmes and advocacy in line with the country strategy, operational plans, budgets and Member requirements that result in significant impact for children
- Collaborating with colleagues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
- Growing the country programme to become the leading NGO addressing children’s issues in the country
- Developing and maintaining efficient and effective operating systems, and ensure compliance with all Save the Children Minimum Operating Standards, with a particular focus on safety & security management
- Developing and coaching staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of Save the Children’s objectives
Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold Senior Management Team accountable for:
- Role modelling and leading the way on the new values and ways of working
- Developing strong country strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Initiatives) and theory of change
- Preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to emergencies in-country affecting children
- Collaborating with colleagues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
- Building relationships with key decision makers and partners
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.29870.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Country Director
The role
As a member of the West & Central Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $70 million each year through an organisation of over 1,000 people. To achieve our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional organisations, aim to drive growth to $2 billion by 2015.
The Country Director will lead the transformation of the combined country programme to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the countries through:
- Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
- Serving Members and their donors
Qualifications and experience
- As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic development and delivery of international programming, in both humanitarian and development contexts, in line with the Save the Children mandate, strategy and theory of change
- Deliver transformational change in-country, including:
- developing and delivering improved outcomes for children through delivery of the Save the Children global programme strategy and global initiatives and growth targets as set for the combined country programme.
- defining and implementing the new operating model for the combined country programme, in consultation with the Regional Director and Transition Team
- engaging Save the Children staff, partners and other stakeholders to create real shared ownership and collaboration
- creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable for their commitments
- ensuring that the focus of the organisation remains on the rights and needs of children
- Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold staff accountable for:
- developing strong combined country programme strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Initiatives) and theory of change
- preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to major emergencies affecting children, including building relationships with key humanitarian and development decision-makers and partners in-countries
- delivering programmes and advocacy in line with the combined country programme strategy, operational plans, budgets and Member requirements that result in significant impact for children
- collaborating with colleagues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
- developing and maintaining good relations with Members and their donors
- growing the combined country programme to become the leading NGO addressing children’s issues in the countries
- developing and maintaining efficient and effective operating systems, and ensure compliance with all Save the Children Minimum Operating Standards, with a particular focus on safety & security management
- developing and coaching staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of Save the Children’s objectives
- contributing to global knowledge and learning in Save the Children
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to: jobs.54284.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Director of Finance
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Kampala, the Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Finance in his/her capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal management, grant management, and financial and grant reporting, in both emergency and development programming contexts
Qualifications and experience
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Uganda Country Office
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
• Ensure Uganda Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
Planning and Budgeting
• Assist the Country Director (CD) in the management /administration of the Country Office resources and its sub-offices
• Work along with the Director of Program Operations, Director of Member Service and the Director of Program Development and Quality in developing plans to meet funding and programming needs. This includes diversification of funding resources
• Ensure correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office
• Manage financial aspects of budget development for new proposals
• Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency finance and grants procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up
Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Control
• Manage the Country Office financial systems and provide the SMT and all budget holders a monthly update on the budget variance analysis
• Ensure with Program Operations that systems are in place for the control of all assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities; submit timely financial reports to centre, Regional Office and donors as required
Awards Management
• Monitor completion of financial reports for awards/contracts. Ensure proper accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various sub-offices
• Coordinate the release of donor fund summaries from the members to ensure accurate and systematic accounting of grant transactions
Information Technology Management
• Supervise administrative function that ensures sophisticated, efficient, cost effective Information Technology Systems are in place which is also in compliance with SCI MOS
• Ensure that sophisticated, efficient, cost effective Information Technology Systems are in place and in compliance with SCI MOS
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Finance
• Ensure appropriate staffing within finance
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency
• Manage finance team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staffIncorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.
• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 14th August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
Please email your resume to:
jobs.12220.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
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