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.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.
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
To act as the IT strategic business partner to the regional SLTs. To act as the liaison between the field/country office IT staff and the regions, as well as a strategic liaison between the regions and the centre.
The role
To act as the IT strategic business partner to the regional SLTs. To act as the liaison between the field/country office IT staff and the regions, as well as a strategic liaison between the regions and the centre.
To
support and build the capacity of country office IT staff.
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications and experience
- Directly
supporting the agency’s strategic IT initiatives by working with Save the
Children International regional management, country management,
country-based IT staff and Save the Children members as needed, leading on
the regional and country implementation of IT projects
- Directly
supporting the country office IT staff where required, traveling to and/or
assisting with all computer related matters, and project specific needs
- Working through
country office IT staff to implement IT guidelines, standards, policies
and strategy throughout the region, using influencing skills to ensure
they are adopted
- Training and
capacity-building field/country office IT support staff located in the
geographical regions, whether relating to hardware, software or policies
and procedures
- Collaborating
with Save the Children International management to develop technical
solutions to allow the organisation to implement its strategy
- Collaborating
with Save the Children International management to develop, document and
implement procedures and standards for field office-based software,
hardware and network infrastructure
- Responsible for
the documentation of field office IT infrastructure and/or systems as
needed
- Rolling out and
supporting new applications, systems and upgrades in the region
- Traveling to
support IT needs during emergency operations, as required
- Completing the
establishment of and maintaining the regional office IT and communication
facilities, including video conferencing.
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 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website atwww.savethechildren.net/jobs
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 14 August 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website atwww.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided
How to apply:
Please email your resume to: jobs.83115.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
