Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 18 Mar 2019
Internal Candidates only. Female Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
ROLE PURPOSE
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Country Director - 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 / technical projects) in country including the management of all sub offices, humanitarian preparedness and response (including DRR).
Reports to: Country Director
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 8 regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,900 staff and current expenditure of approximately $100 + million each year.
Number of direct reports: Program Directors/ Chief of Parties / National Program Managers; Program Operations Directors, Supply Chain Director, Humanitarian Director.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* Recommended a minimum of 10 years of experience in non-profit environment, including senior leadership experience and field operations experience ideally running both emergency and development programs.
* 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
* Excellent external representation skills at high level with the government, donors and other partners
* 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
* Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sectoral working relationship
* 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 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
* Experience in, and/or knowledge of, Ethiopia or the region is preferred
* Good understanding of sectoral programs (i.e. Education, Livelihoods, WASH, Child Protection, Health & 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.
Contract length: Two years
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
How to apply:
Application URL:http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2dpY2h1a2kuMjc0NzQuMzgzMEBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20