Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 28 Mar 2016
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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'