Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 03 Sep 2018
The role
The Senior Health and Nutrition Programme Manager working closely with Country Office (CO) Health Adviser and the Humanitarian Programmes Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation of humanitarian response Health and Nutrition programmes for the CO. The Senior Health and Nutrition Programme Manager will be expected to lead on sectoral assessment, programme design and master budgeting, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement. In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building Health and Nutrition country programme staff.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Significant management experience in emergency, fragile state or development Health and Nutrition programmes.
- Previous first phase emergency response experience
- Education to Masters level in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
- Previous experience of managing a Health & Nutrition team at national level
- Previous experience of Health and Nutrition project management and programme coordination, implementing Health & Nutrition programmes within donor constraints, on time and within budget
- Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
- Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
- Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity
- Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in Health and Nutrition technical skills
- Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
- Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
- Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
- A high level of written and spoken French, and substantial level of English
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
Desirable
- Language skills in English and/or DRC local languages.
- Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
- Specific experience of designing and managing various donors (OFDA, USAID, DFID, ECHO, etc) funded projects
- Specific experience of working in consortia projects.
Contract length: 1 year renewable
Location : Goma
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/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'RPeteuil.45534.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'