NGO JOBS

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 fulfill 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.

There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all 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, mor e aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

The role
As a key member of Save the Children International’s Humanitarian Team, the Project Officer will work closely with the Deputy Humanitarian Director, Operations and Senior Humanitarian Advisers to provide appropriate administrative and operational support as well as short term cover in the absence of the Senior Humanitarian Adviser, to ensure relationships with key stakeholders are maintained.

The key focal point for information management and dissemination relating to humanitarian responses
Provide administrative support to the Deputy Humanitarian Director, Operations and the Operations Team
In the event of a major humanitarian crisis the role holder will be expected to work outside the scope of the job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications and experience
- Educated to degree level in a relevant field (Development Studies, International Politics, Humanitarian Assistance) or able to demonstrate equivalent experience

Essential
- Proven writing and numerical skills and experience in financial information systems, budget monitoring, editing of proposals and drafting of summary reports and briefing documents.
- Previous experience in resource mobilisation (HR, finance, logistics)
- Proven attention for detail and ability to effectively manage a high volume of data and information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people in a large organisation, very often at a distance.
- A flexible and initiative-taking attitude with the ability to manage an unpredictable workload
- Excellent computer skills including word processing, presentation and use of spread-sheets combined with the ability to develop and maintain office and management information systems.
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time
- Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a programme management department in the humanitarian sector
- A second language preferably French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.
- Knowledge & experience of Save the Children’s thematic areas
- Previous international humanitarian experience
- Strong presentation skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Good project management skills related to the development of information products
- Experience of problem solving
- Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors
- When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter

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

Please note that the closing date for applications is 23rd Ocotber 2012

For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided