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 and relev ant for the 21st century.
Contract length: Fixed term 9 months (unaccompanied)
The role:
The Consortium Manager is responsible for the effective and accountable running of the COSACA grant, the overall management and implementation of quality programming guided by the program proposal, and representation with relevant stakeholders. Training, mentoring and capacity building is also a crucial part of this position.
With the yearly flooding and cyclone season likely to begin in December there is an urgent need to put in place the joint operating and capacity building plans funded under this grant, along with prepositioning of stocks. The recruitment of a COSACA Consortium Manager is critical to the success of this preparedness-response project.
Required qualifications and experience:
* Post-graduate degree in social/political sciences, arts or in a humanitarian assistance related field
* Demonstrated 5-7years experience with humanitarian multi-sectoral humanitarian responses, including participatory assessment methods, in complex emergency contexts with an international NGO or UN agency.
* Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train program staffs and also able to work in changeable situation in a sensitive and participatory manner.
* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and manage complex and diverse stakeholder relationships and develop harmonious teams in a cross cultural context.
* Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and rough living conditions.
* Experience in capacity building.
* Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
* Good command of English and Portuguese.
* Competent IT skills and experience of using email and Internet
* We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
* To see a full 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.
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 and relev ant for the 21st century.
Contract length: Fixed term 9 months (unaccompanied)
The role:
The Consortium Manager is responsible for the effective and accountable running of the COSACA grant, the overall management and implementation of quality programming guided by the program proposal, and representation with relevant stakeholders. Training, mentoring and capacity building is also a crucial part of this position.
With the yearly flooding and cyclone season likely to begin in December there is an urgent need to put in place the joint operating and capacity building plans funded under this grant, along with prepositioning of stocks. The recruitment of a COSACA Consortium Manager is critical to the success of this preparedness-response project.
Required qualifications and experience:
* Post-graduate degree in social/political sciences, arts or in a humanitarian assistance related field
* Demonstrated 5-7years experience with humanitarian multi-sectoral humanitarian responses, including participatory assessment methods, in complex emergency contexts with an international NGO or UN agency.
* Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train program staffs and also able to work in changeable situation in a sensitive and participatory manner.
* Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and manage complex and diverse stakeholder relationships and develop harmonious teams in a cross cultural context.
* Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and rough living conditions.
* Experience in capacity building.
* Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
* Good command of English and Portuguese.
* Competent IT skills and experience of using email and Internet
* We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
* To see a full 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:
spettersson.95485.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
spettersson.95485.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
