Country: Senegal
Closing date: 08 Jan 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: 02 Years
The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team in country, the Director of Operations is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, including the management of safety and security, management of all field offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), and logistics.
Among key areas of accountability, the post holder contributes to
- Oversee and manage overall coordination of program operations for field delivery of high quality program aligned with the country strategy
- Participate to the program proposal process, ensure their timely and effective implementation in ways responsive to the communities
- Ensure preparation of high quality progress, program and donor reports
- Ensure adequate and effective country logistics, IT and asset capacities and systems
- Mount appropriate and timely response to all emergencies
- Manage staff safety and security, manage all country sub-offices
Qualifications and experience
- Significant project management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment with a proven history of delivering results
- Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
- Significant knowledge and experience of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
- 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
- Masters' degree in development or equivalent experience
- Fluency in both English and French, written and spoken
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.54977.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'