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 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 p eople and relevant for the 21st century.

The role
Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the country program. The Director of Program Development and Quality in his/her capacity is responsible for Program Development, Quality, Capacity Building for different sectors, monitoring, evaluation and learning, research and innovation and policy review and development.

Qualifications and experience
• Masters degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development
• 10 + years relevant programming experience, out of which 3 – 5 years should be with formulating and directing policy and leading advocacy initiatives at the macro-level.
• Good understanding of program development and experience in at least one of the key sectors: health; education; child protection; livelihood; emergency preparedness and response.
• Familiarity and experience in developing and implementing communication and campaign strategies
• Experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems.
• Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sectoral working.
• Networking - credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels.
• High level of integrity.
• Resource Management, Training and capacity building, Coaching / Mentoring Skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values
• High level of integrity.
• Resource Management, Training and capacity building, Coaching / Mentoring Skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values

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 20 November 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