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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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 Lenght : Open Ended
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.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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 Lenght : 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
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- As a
member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic
development and delivery of international programming, in both
humanitarian and development contexts, in line with the Save the Children
mandate, strategy and theory of change
- Deliver
transformational change in-country,
- Be
accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold staff
- Be
accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold Senior
Management Team
Qualifications and experience
- Experience
of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different
backgrounds and expertise
- Proven
track record in working with international cooperation and civil society.
- Ability
to promote partnerships and mobilize resources/fundraise for program
implementation;
- Experience
of managing programmes based on child rights programming principles and
collaboration with civil society organisations
- Experience
of leading work focusing on child rights governance , child protection and
issues related to global development
- 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
- Commitment
to the Save the Children values
- Experience
and knowledge of context and actors in West and Central Africa.
- Ability
to fluently work in French and English .
We need to keep children safe so our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
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Location: Dakar, Senegal
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Thursday 16 January 2014
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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