Jordan: Country Director
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 27 Aug 2013
‘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, more aligned, a better par tner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role:
As a member of the Middle East & Eurasia Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region. 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 and the programmes managed by the country office through delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children and serving Save the Children Members and their donors.
Key areas of accountability:
* As a me mber 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, including:
* developing and delivering improved outcomes for children through delivery of the Save the Children global programme strategy and global initiatives and growth targets as set for the country
* defining and implementing the new operating model for the country, in consultation with the Regional Director
* engaging Save the Children staff, partners and other stakeholders to create real shared ownership and collaboration
* creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable for their co mmitments
* ensuring that the focus of the organisation remains on the rights and needs of children
* Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold staff accountable for:
* developing strong country strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Initiatives) and theory of change
* preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to major emergencies affecting children, including building relationships with key humanitarian and development decision-makers and partners in-country
* delivering programmes and advocacy in line with the country strategy, operational plans, budgets and Member requirements that result in significant impact for children
* collaborating with colle agues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
* developing and maintaining good relations with Members and their donors
* growing the country programme to become the leading NGO addressing children’s issues in the country
* developing and maintaining efficient and effective operating systems, and ensure compliance with Save the Children Quality Framework, with a particular focus on safety & security management
* developing and coaching staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of Save the Children’s objectives
* contributing to global knowledge and learning in Save the Children
* Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold Senior Management Team accountable for:
* role modelling and leading the way on the new values and ways of working
* developing strong country strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Initiatives) and theory of change
* preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to emergencies in-country affecting children
* collaborating with colleagues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
* building relationships with key decision makers and partners
* developing and coaching staff to optimise their potential in pur suit of Save the Children’s objectives
* contributing to global knowledge and learning in Save the Children
The contract for the role is open ended and it is based in Amman, Jordan.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
* 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 (i.e. donors, members, partners and governmental bodies), resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation
* Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensu ring 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 the Middle East.
Desirable:
* Ability to speak Arabic would be desirable.
* Previous experience in Jordan would be highly desirable.
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 on Tuesday, 27 August 2013.
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:
jobs.98461.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
