Humanitarian Director

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 member of the Senior Management Team, provide leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic aspects of Save the Children humanitarian and emergency response in Ethiopia. Ensure programme activities are effective and meet long-term goals and objectives of Save the Children, its donors, and the target population. Ensure immediate and appropriate response to children's needs during humanitarian crises. Ensure cross sector collaboration among technical units. Ensure funding proposals are produced and donor reporting requirements are adhered to, and are of the highest standard. Ensure that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety.

Qualifications and experience

* Bachelors degree in a relevant field required, Masters degree preferred

* Recommended minimum of 8 years experience in humanitarian programme management, preparedness and response in several fragile or complex contexts

* Understanding of international humanitarian aid systems and agencies

* Experience of working in insecure environments

* Ample knowledge of humanitarian response and transitional program concepts, policies, frameworks, strategies and components, as well as development concepts and frameworks

* Extensive on the ground experience in multi-sectoral humanitarian response, including food aid programs

* Experience in logistics management

* Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations

* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

* Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international envi ronment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

* Commitment to Save the Children's practices and procedures and ways of working with children

* Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments

* Fluency in English, both verbal and written

* Competency in local language is preferred but not required

* Commitment to Save the Children values

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:endungu.94801.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com