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 1.6 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 c14,000 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: Open Ended
The role
As a member of the West and Central Africa Senior Leadership
team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children's international
development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $120
million in 2014 through an organisation of nearly 1500 people. To achieve our
ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in
collaboration with Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other
regional organisations, aim to drive growth to $2 billion by 2015.
The Country Director will lead the transformation of the
country to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children's
strategy within the country through:
- Delivering
quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
- Serving
Members and their donors
Required qualifications and experience:
- Experience
of working with large, complex donors to secure and/or manage new
large-scale and/or competitive funding
- Experience
of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different
backgrounds and expertise
- Experience
of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and
rapid action to respond
- Experience
of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results
for the organisation and its stakeholders
- Experience
of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new
opportunities for the organisation
- Experience
of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way
forward and ensuring buy-in
- Good
understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes
- Good
understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development
- Experienced
leader who has held senior positions in complex/high profile/
multinational organisations
- Demonstrable
ability to recruit, lead and develop high calibre specialist senior staff
with a range of backgrounds and expertise
- Strong
track record in building high performance teams and future
successors/leaders
- Experience
of leading a large, highly complex organisation through significant change
with clear business benefit
- Strategic
thinker who is comfortable with developing highly ambitious business
strategies at scale and the track record of delivering on these
- Ability
to manage and motivate self and others to respond to a significant and
complex crisis situation in extraordinary circumstances, requiring swift
action and rapid changes in priorities
- Evidence
of identifying and building strategic and effective business networks at a
very senior level, which have resulted in clear business benefit for the
organisation
- Innovative
approach to solving a range of highly complex issues and galvanising
buy-in to the solutions at all levels
- Highly
developed political acumen and ability to navigate through complex
political situations
- Strong
and nuanced cultural awareness
- Commitment
to the Save the Children values
We need to keep children safe so our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full job description, please visit our website at
www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as
a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Thursday 16 January 2014
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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