Jobs at Save the Children Abuja for Programme Manager
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating
lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the
world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and
collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we
help
children and families help themselves. We work with other
organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners
while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or
religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve
immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals
to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be
critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this
programme.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Programme Manager
Job ID: #949171
Location: Abuja
Role Purpose
- The job holder will be responsible for the effective
implementation of the various components of the Dutch Joint Humanitarian
Response Programme and ensure effective coordination among the
implementing members and local partners in Nigeria and the donor in the
Netherlands.
Scope of Role
- Reports to: Director of Programme Operations (DPO), with technical reporting line to the Response Manager in Netherlands
Dimensions:
- Save the Children International is the lead agency of the Dutch Joint Humanitarian Response for Nigeria.
- The consortium is an initiative of 11 INGO's funded by the
Netherlands Ministry for Foreign Affairs and include; CARE, Cordaid,
Dorcas, HealthNet-TPO, ICCO & Kerk in Actie, OXFAM-Novib, PLAN,
Stichting Vluchteling, World Vision, ZOA and Save the Children
- This initiative aims to contribute to more effective delivery of
humanitarian aid by Dutch government and humanitarian organisations.
- The projects are implemented in the Food Security and
Livelihoods (FSL), Health, Non-food Items and Emergency Shelter (NFI),
Nutrition, (Child) Protection and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
sectors.
- The identified results and locations fall largely within the
strategic framework and objectives of the UNOCHA Crisis Response Plan as
revised by June 2014.
- The Programme Manager role will be the overall lead for the
consortium to ensure effective programme implementation, monitoring,
reporting, learning and innovation, coordination and donor liaison.
- By implementing their own projects whilst collaborating under
the umbrella of the joint response, the participating agencies aim to
provide added value for several actors in the Netherlands and South
Sudan.
- The value added ranges from efficiency gains for the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs by funding humanitarian response through one
humanitarian lead agency; to improved learning and innovation by
humanitarian agencies through exchanging resources and methodologies.
Key Area of Accountability
Programme Coordination and Quality:
- Facilitate and advise implementing partners on reporting tools
and adherence with MoU requirements and strategies (Ensure timely and
quality reporting to the lead agency in the Netherlands for review and
ultimate donor submission.
- Coordinate the implementing partners Meal, knowledge and best
practise sharing among member organizations to ensure effective and
efficient delivery of the project.
- Facilitate and lead the process of programme review and revision
at country level in line with guidelines provided by the Lead in the
Netherlands.
- Ensure that effective information sharing mechanisms are
established and maintained among all member organizations and partners
in the country, and the Lead NL.
- Provide technical assistance to member organizations in the
development and implementation of the individual member and consolidated
country strategies aimed at enhancing efficiency.
- Promote harmonisation & complementarity amongst members,
stimulating efficient use and sharing of resources, capacity and
expertise aimed at achieving maximum impact of the joint response.
- Ensure effective coordination of the joint response with INGO, UN, Diplomatic and Cluster coordination mechanisms.
Learning, Reporting and Communication:
- Ensure timely technical and financial reporting, review and
provide feedback on compliance, progress, quality and completeness to
members.
- Promote and support members in generating Added Value, eg
visibility, efficiency and effectivity, while programming under the
Joint Response.
- Consolidate and submit monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports to lead agency in the NL
- Promote learning among members and organize learning events,
plan and facilitate monitoring/support visits by SSJR Manager -
Netherlands and the donor
Accountability and Compliance:
- In coordination with NL lead coordinator ensure that guidance on
budget realignment and programme revisions are shared with all members
in country.
- Provide assistance and support to country members on programme and budget revisions if and when needed.
- Consolidate country proposal for realignment (if applicable) and submit to Lead NL and SCI SS approval process and procedures.
- Convene regular country meetings (consisting of the Country
Directors/designates) and advice and report on implementation progress,
challenges and issues arising that require management attention.
- Ensure compliance with MoU and Donor requirements.
- Collect, review and analyze the individual members’ proposed
revisions and ensure that they are in line with the guidance on
realignment.
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources
efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way
they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance
and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their
team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and
encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- A self-starter with a minimum of Master’s degree in Social Sciences or relevant discipline
- At least five years’ experience working experience in a senior management position within an emergency context,
- Experience in more than one of the core sectors (Food Security
and Livelihoods (FSL), Health, Non-food Items and Emergency Shelter
(NFI), Nutrition, (Child) Protection and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
(WASH).
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
- An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
- Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
- Robust implementation and NGO emergency program cycle management
experience, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix
organisation structure
- Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems,
institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks
and best practices in emergency management
- Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and
budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major
institutional donors
- Solid project management skills related to organisational
development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a
proven history of delivering results
Desirable:
- Previous experience in Nigeria
- Experience in managing a consortium portfolio.
- Spoken Dutch is an added value.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their C.V's and
covering letter on or before the Closing date explaining why you are
suitable to:
[email protected]
State position clearly in the subject field as applications without
appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received
after the Closing date will not be considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 3rd May, 2015.