Recrutement de 01 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OPERATIONS

Recrutement de 01 DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OPERATIONS

Entreprise: Save The Children International
Niveau d'etude: Non precise
Localité: République démocratique du Congo / KINSHASA
Date limite: 2020-09-07

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OPERATIONS
The role

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Programme Operations shares the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Programme Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for the implementation of all programming in country, including providing senior leadership and oversight of all area/field offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), Awards management, Logistics (Supply Chain) and ICT (Information and Communication Technology) for the Country Office in DRC.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Recommended a minimum of 10 years’ management experience in an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
Masters’ degree in development or other social sciences or equivalent experience
Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
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
Ability to analyse 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 French and English
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Knowledge of the Central African and Great Lakes region (desirable)


Contract length: 2 Years



The Organisation



We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.



We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated


We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

Date advertised: 21 Aug 2020

Closing date: 7 Sep 2020 - 23:59 GMT

Location: Kinshasa, Congo, the Democratic Republic of

Department: Programme Operations

Type: Fixed-term contract

Schedule: Full-time

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