Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 24 Feb 2016
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Contract length: 2 years
The role The Madagascar Programme Director, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) will represent Save the Children in Madagascar and ensure that the Programme Office is managed in accordance with Save the Children's policies and practices, its Mission, Vision and Values. He/she will manage and provide technical oversight to the FSL programme in Madagascar funded by a corporate donor. This is Save the Children's first programme in Madagascar and the postholder will report to a Director of Programme Operations in Kenya with dotted line management to the Senior Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor based in the UK. He/she will, in addition, receive technical, M&E and awards management support from staff based in the region and London HO. Once on board, the Madagascar Programme Director (FSL) will be responsible for putting in place programme staff, systems and procedures and launching the project. The Goal of the 3-year project is "To contribute to the reduction of intergenerational transfer of poverty in vanilla producing communities in SAVA region, Madagascar".
Qualifications and experience * A minimum of 7 years of management experience in an NGO or similar environment, including significant field operations experience running development programmes or emergency response programmes. * Masters degree in development or other social sciences (desired). * Experience in a senior role with programme and country management skills in addition to previous experience in food security/poverty reduction. * Substantial experience of managing high quality programme implementation and operations. * Substantial experience and knowledge of managing effective financial and budgetary controls. * Experience of working with local, international and government partners. * Fluency in written and spoken English and French. * Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles, including * rights-based approaches. Good partner management and coordination skills. * Proactive approach to programme design, review and modification. * Sufficient FSL technical knowledge to advise staff and partners and link in with technical support. * Previous experience of managing some or all of the following types of programming: health care insurance; Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA); cash transfers; youth committees; youth literacy, numeracy, life skills and career planning training; child rights programming. * Good understanding of internal procedures (support services) and ability to hold staff to account. * Previous experience of security management. * Previous experience in external representation. * Ability to function autonomously whilst ensuring rigorous internal reporting. * Ability to live and work in remote area with limited social life. * Previous experience of programming in Madagascar is highly desirable. * Knowledge of spoken Malagasy language a distinct advantage.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
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Please apply in English 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: 'C.Chege.07883.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'