Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 12 Sep 2017
Deputy Country Director of Programme Operations
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Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 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 and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Purpose:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Deputy Country Director of Program Operations has a significant share in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Deputy Country Director of Program Operations in her/his capacity is responsible for implementation of all program implementation (with the exception of research projects) in country including the management of all sub offices, humanitarian preparedness and response (including DRR).
Contract Duration: 3 Years
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Qualifications and Experience
- Recommended a minimum of 10 years of senior management and experience in non-profit environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs.
- Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sectoral working relationship
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
Demonstrated experience working on complex, multi-partner projects in an international setting
Master's Degree in development or other social sciences or relevant degree plus experience
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; excellent people management skills, experience of managing and developing a team
Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
Ability to think creatively to solve problems with effective and efficient ways to accomplish goals
Ability to make decisions, work under pressure on a number of competing tasks meeting deadlines
Ability to work successfully in a complex political environment and on sensitive issues
Flexible and adaptable to dynamic changes and fast-paced work environment
Experience in, and/or knowledge of, Ethiopia or the region is preferred
A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programs (Education, Livelihoods, Child Protection and Nutrition) and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office
An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
Willingness to travel to implementation sites for technical monitoring and supervision visits
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Fluency in written and spoken English
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
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Disclaimer:
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