Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 03 Jan 2019
The Opportunity
The Nutrition Programme Manager, with support from the Nutrition Technical Adviser, Area Manager and the Humanitarian Programme Manager, will be responsible for the implementation of all Nutrition programmes for the Center Area Office.
The Nutrition Programme Manager will be expected to:
* Deliver programme results on time and within budget, and to ensure that all program implementation meets SCI quality standards.
* Manage and implement monitoring and data management systems,
* Deliver donor reports on time and with sufficient quality to maintain a positive, trusting relationship with the donor,
* Ensure the rationalized use of financial and human resources during implementation,
* Work collaboratively with the Supply Chain team to timely, effective and accountable management of the supply chain, including procurement, for the Nutrition programmes, and
* Coordinate effectively with health and PRONANUT authorities in Mbuji Mayi and Mwedi Ditu, maintaining a positive and transparent relationship.
The Nutrition Programme Manager will also input into or play a major role in needs assessment, programme design and budgeting for future nutrition programmes.
In order to be successful you will have:
* Master degree preferred in Public Health, Nutrition or related subject
* Significant and successful management experience in Health and Nutrition programmes in emergency or fragile states contexts
* Previous first phase emergency response experience
* Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
* Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
* Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in 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 reports
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
* Fluent 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.
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 https://www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
We strongly encourage women to apply for this position
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:
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