Australia: Urbanisation Advisor
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014
About us
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent development agency for children. We protect and support children in need. We save lives in emergencies. We stand up for children’s rights.
About the roleThe Urbanisation Advisor will lead on defining and implementing SCA’s strategic direction on urban programming, with a focus on SCA’s key thematic areas of Health & Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation, across both development and humanitarian contexts in Asia and the Pacific. Working collaboratively to build a strong SCA urban programming portfolio, the Urbanisation Advisor will:• Strengthen the quality of SC urban programs;• Strengthen the capacity of SC and partner staff to program in urban contexts;• Strengthen SCA’s innovation and leadership in urbanisation programming globally; • Represent and intensify the voice of urban programming internally and externally including influencing Save the Children International global strategy;
This role works in close collaboration with country teams and other technical assistance teams including: Child Protection, Education, Health & Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation, and Program Quality & Effectiveness. The post-holder will also work closely with the cross-SC Urban Steering Group, the SCI Asia Regional Office, and other relevant cross-organisational bodies including Global Initiatives and the Humanitarian Academy.
How to apply:
Please visit our careers page http://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers.htmlto see the selection criteria for this role.
Please submit your cover letter and Resume via careers page before 10 February 2014.
All applicants must undergo a National Police Check and sign the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
