Save the Children is a global child rights organisation with a dual mandate to deliver world-class, quality programming in health, education and child protect and to be the leading INGO for children in emergencies.
Save the Children:
reaches 50 million children every year raises $1.4 billion for children every year has 30 national organizations in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia works in more than 90 countries and has over 15,000 employees
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 $200 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 th e 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
Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise Experience of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond Experience of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in Good understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development A fluency and speaking and writing in English Commitment to the Save the Children values
When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter
Please note that applications for this position close on 22nd May 2012
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
For further detail around the country complexity and and to apply please visit our website www.savethechildren.net/jobs.
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