Save the Children Director of Programme Operations Jobs 2021 – South Sudan NGO Jobs. Save the Children South Sudan looking for “Director of Programme Operations“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 10th August 2021.
The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.
Save the Children Director of Programme Operations Jobs 2021
The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on 27th July 2021 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Director of Programme Operations to be based in Juba, South Sudan.
| Recruiter | Save the Children |
| Position | Director of Programme Operations |
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Country | South Sudan |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Check the Advertisement |
| Application Deadline | 10th August 2021 |
Save the Children Job Vacancy 2021
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Program Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, including the management of all sub offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), and logistics and supply chain for the Country Office in South Sudan.
Eligibility criteria:
Essential
- Substantial management experience in an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
- Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
- A very good understanding and working knowledge of at least 3 of the sectoral programs priorities of the Country Office
- Substantial experience in logistics/supply chain including procurement
- Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors (including OFDA, DFID, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, UNHCR, OCHA, ECHO) 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 diverse team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- Demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- 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
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Experience working in South Sudan/Arab countries
Desired
- Juba Arabic (minimum conversational)
- Master’s degree in related field
- Previous working experience in South Sudan
Other Details
- Contract Duration: Two years
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Save the Children Director of Programme Operations Jobs 2021
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
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| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.savethechildren.net |
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