Save the Children Malawi Jobs Sep 2012

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.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OPERATIONS

The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Programme Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Programme Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for Implementation of all programming in country (excluding health Programming), including the management of field offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), and logistics for the Country Office in Malawi.

Qualifications and experience
• Recommended a minimum of 8 years management experience in an NGO or a corporate environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programmes
• Bachelor degree in social development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related academic discipline required.
• Masters degree in development or other social sciences is preferred
• Robust experience of NGO development and emergency programme cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral programmes, in humanitarian and food security and livelihoods and a working knowledge of the programme priorities of the Country Office
• Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
• Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, 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 analyze 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 team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge and understanding of Malawi
• 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

Director of Programme Development and Quality

The role
The Director of Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office programme. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Malawi, the Director of Programme Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programmes that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programmes. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses.

Qualifications and experience
• Recommended a minimum of 8 years management experience in a NGO or corporate environment, including experience directing and implementing programmes for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies
• Bachelor degree in social development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related academic discipline required.
• Postgraduate specialisation in Social Sciences, or relevant field is preferred
• Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level
• Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and get the best out of teams
• A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues
• Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems
• Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working
• Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels
• Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Good understanding and knowledge of gender equity and diversity
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in 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 of developing consortia programmes and working with and in consortia
• Experience of contracting and managing technical assistance to carry out research and studies

Director of Human Resources and Support Services

The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the Malawi, the Director of HR&SS shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of HR&SS in his/her capacity will be accountable for the provision of effective HR services. In addition the HR& SS will be accountable to the Country Director for government relationships and the provision of effective IT and administrative services. The remit covers both emergencies and development programming contexts.

Qualifications and experience
• Recommended minimum of 8 years management and Human Resources experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time
• Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related academic discipline essential
• Masters and/or postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources or related field is preferred
• Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
• In-depth knowledge of employee relations and develop and maintain knowledge of current employment legislation
• Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development
• Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of HR within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line management;Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Strong motivator and proven track record of demonstrating leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change
• Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems
• Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff
• Team building skills
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and to ensure CO has the surge capacity to grow and to work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Competent level skills in core IT applications, particularly MS Office, EXCEL
• A commitment to the values and principles of SC
• Experience of exposure to developing countries
• High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children

Director of Finance and Grants

The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Malawi, the Director of Finance & Grants shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Finance & Grants in his/her capacity is responsible for finance administration, fiscal management, grant management, and financial and grant reporting, in both emergency and development Programming contexts

Qualifications and experience
• Recommended a minimum of 8 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three at a management level within the finance department of a national or international organization
• CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended
• Experience of working in an emergency context
• Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling
• Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information
• Excellent experience of budgeting and budget management
• Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures
• Strong business acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic decisions
• Excellent experience of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Experience of general administration work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to build a small, proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary
• Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment
• Experience of managing and leading fraud and dishonesty investigations
• Experience of managing and conducting audits
• Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values

Manager Member Service & Marketing

The role
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Malawi the Manager of Member Service & Marketing shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Manager of Member Service & Marketing in his/her capacity is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts. S/he will lead on coordinating communications and marketing.

Qualifications and experience
• Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies for an international organisation, preferably in Africa/ Malawi
• Bachelor degree in social development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related academic discipline required.
• Postgraduate specialisation in an area of social development, marketing or equivalent is preferred.
• A general appreciation of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising
• Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Proven track record of high performance and exceeding targets
• Proven track record in secreting new accounts and resourcing funds
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
• Proven network with corporate and marketing/advertising and other related agencies in Malawi
• Has a strong international network within media and marketing to draw on
• Highly developed and proven writing and presentation skills, particularly in English
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Commitment to Save the Children 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 18 September 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

How to apply:

Please email your resume to: jobs.29983.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com