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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Emergency Programme Manager - DRC

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Organization: Save the Children
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 28 Mar 2016

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 1.9 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 c15,000 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 relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 06 months renewable

Location: Goma

The role

A member of the Provincial Management Team, the Emergency Programme Manager will be responsible for oversight and management of all emergency responses in Nord Kivu province as determined by the Provincial Operations Manager. The majority of the role will focus on the oversight of the implementation of RRMP programme activities that aim at achieving the strategic objectives of the Nord Kivu RRMP programme. He/She will provide supervision to the RRMP programme team and RRMP Senior Logistician and the other emergency team members in the RRMP programme to ensure the timely implementation of rapid evaluations and short term emergency responses. The Emergency Programme Manager is expected to play a key role in the coordination with other RRMP partners and assist in all coordination mechanisms.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

  • Substantial experience in managing emergency programmes within developing countries
  • Strong international project coordination and management experience, including: Personnel management
  • Experience of representation/ liaison with government officials, local authorities, NGOs, civil society groups and donors
  • Excellent communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English and French
  • Proven experience in budget management
  • Diplomatic and effective communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
  • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
  • Team player with experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions, cultures and political environments
  • Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
  • An understanding of and commitment to SCI's mission and values
  • Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures
  • Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
  • An understanding of and commitment to SCI's mission and values

Desirable:

  • Experience in health systems strengthening and/or health disaster preparedness.
  • Previous experience with SCI
  • Previous experience in DRC
  • Previous RRMP mechanism experience within DRC
  • Knowledge of Swahili

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.


How to apply:

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.23132.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'


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