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For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries.
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries.
From
emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s
right to health, education and protection.
Save
the Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values
of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
We are looking to recruit for the position to be based in Beletweyne (South Central Somalia)
Field Manager – Hiran (CSS)
The Field Manager (Hiran) assumes responsibility for the overall management of the Hiran offices.
We are looking to recruit for the position to be based in Beletweyne (South Central Somalia)
Field Manager – Hiran (CSS)
The Field Manager (Hiran) assumes responsibility for the overall management of the Hiran offices.
This
includes overseeing programme activities, support functions such as finance,
administration, HR, logistics and security, and representation of Save the
Children International in the field offices.
Child Safeguarding Policy:
Child Safeguarding Policy:
- Any employee,
consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf
of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding - Declaration of Acceptance
Form and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a
statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children
with whom it comes into contact.
- This extends not
only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also
includes children whom staff are responsible for. Save the Children's Code
of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
Field Manager - South Central Somalia (Somalia/Somaliland Country Office)
Team / Programme: Operations, Hiran
Location: Belet Weyne
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)
Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may
require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or
young people
Role Purpose:
Role Purpose:
To
assume responsibility for the overall management of the Hiran offices.
This includes overseeing programme activities, support functions such as
finance, administration, HR, logistics and security, and representation of Save
the Children International in the field offices.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Representatives for Central
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately GBP 30 million each year.
Staff directly reporting to theses post: Overall management of national staff: Programme, Finance and Grants, Logistics, Administration, and Security.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Representation and Advocacy
Reports to: Area Representatives for Central
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately GBP 30 million each year.
Staff directly reporting to theses post: Overall management of national staff: Programme, Finance and Grants, Logistics, Administration, and Security.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Representation and Advocacy
- Represent
Save the Children at field offices level, network with INGOs/NGOs, UN
agencies and partners. Work closely with the Area
Representatives Central Somalia on issues of advocacy and ensure a
constant flow of information and updating on the situation in the region
- Identify,
establish and maintain close working relationship with key stakeholders
with a view of promoting learning and sharing of experiences/information;
creating synergy in program planning and implementation; ensuring the
principles of ‘do no harm’ and creating a bigger voice on issues of common
concern
- Ensure that key
stakeholders including partners have clear understanding of Save the
Children’s vision, mission, goals and guiding policies and strategies
- Ensure the
strict adherence of Hiran team to the basic humanitarian principles at all
times: neutrality, impartiality and independence
Quality Program Development, Implementation, Management and
Reporting
- Overall
responsible and accountable for SC’s programmes in respective field
offices and for the planning, implementation and management of programs in
accordance with SC’s strategies and policies.
- Working with
technical advisers and quality teams where appropriate.
- Contribute
to strategy and proposal development within the area and be
responsible for the relevancy and coherence of the proposals
- Responsibility
for all aspects of programmes from contribution to proposal development,
appropriate delivery through to final reporting.
- Ensure that the
programmes are appropriately monitored reviewed and evaluated on a
continuous basis across CS
Operational Management
- Overall
responsible and accountable for SC’s programmes and ensure the planning,
implementation and management of programs in accordance with SC’s
strategies and policies
- Ensure
standardised systems, policies and procedures are in place, well
understood by all staff and in line with the country programme
system and are implemented in an appropriate manner
- Develop and
apply measures of ensuring effective implementation of programs Support
the implementation of the Country Annual Plan and support the development
of Thematic Programme Plans.
- Ensure that the
principles of child safeguarding and ‘do no harm’ are embedded in all
programme planning, implementation and reporting and that staff receive
regular, up to date training on same. Ensure transparency in targeting
beneficiaries, delivery of services and participation of beneficiaries and
partners in planning and monitoring of process is reflected in programme
delivery.
- Ensure all SCI
Management Operating Standards are followed, implemented and maintained
- Ensure all
contingency and Emergency preparedness plans are continually updated
according to SC operational standards and implemented when appropriate.
Financial, Budget and Property Management
- Responsible
for all budgets (donors and SC’s own resources) provided to the field
programme offices.
- Contribute to
monthly variance finance meetings at appropriate levels with team, ensure
timely report providing a variance analysis on each budget submitted to
Area Representative
- Identify any
budget challenges or issues such as over or underspends and propose solutions
to line manager as soon as issues are identified. Ensure that these are
identified through the monthly variance meetings and immediately
addressed.
- Oversee the
general application and observance of financial procedures and guidelines
set out in SC financial manual and donors’ requirements
- Ensure the
grants are managed as per Save the Children’s and donors’ requirement
including the quality and timely submission of reports
- Contribute to
development of relevant fundraising plan and implementation
- Prepare annual
budgets for program, assessing costs and budget/expenditures from projects
and asset inventory.
- Prepare, and
submit for approval, program budgets and expenditure forecasts based on
established phased budgets.
- Responsible for
certifying and authorizing disbursements according to SC and donor
guidelines.
Leadership, HR Management and Development
- Maintain good
inter team communications, engender good team dynamics and take suitable
action when problem occurs
- Ensure that
clear HR policies and guidelines for international and national staff are
in place and adhered to. Support all managers in recruitment, induction,
placement, promotion, training/development and separation/termination
- Promote a
motivating working environment through teamwork approaches and appropriate
motivational approaches
- Confirm that all
HR actions are consistent with the principles/policies of SC and laws/
regulations of the region or relevant administration
- Performance
management of staff: Ensure staff responsibilities are well-defined and
understood; performance objectives are set and work plans produced.
Regular reviews of job descriptions ensuring they reflect the actual
roles. Agree annual performance objectives with staff lined managed, and
make sure all managers develop objectives with their staff. Ensure six
monthly performance reviews are documented for all staff and ongoing
supervisions and support is provided in carrying out their tasks. Take
timely and supportive action to respond to staff that do not meeting their
performance objectives
- Promote issues
of diversity and inclusivity within SC’s actions and programs
Security management and Context Monitoring
- In close
collaboration with the Area Representative and the Security Focal point
proactively monitor the political, military and security situation at
local level actively participate in the analysis and in anticipating the a
potential impact on SC’s activities
- In close
collaboration with the Area Representative and the Security focal point,
ensure a clear security management plan is in place for all areas of
operations in the field offices and that this is reviewed regularly.
- In close
collaboration with the Area Representative and the security focal point
manage any significant security incidents. If this involves a “critical
incident” the Area Representatives, Director of Operations – North,
Director of Security and Country Director must be informed immediately.
Partnership management and Development
Working
closely with the Area Representative:
- Identify
appropriate partners in the field through whom Save the Children can meet
the needs of Children at scale.
- Ensure effective
process of developing a Partnership Strategy aimed at not only
defining/clarifying SC’s relationship with partners but also contribute to
our effort of developing strong partners that could speak out for and
address the plight of children in a sustainable manner – building civil
society.
- Ensure that all
partnerships are fully compliant with the required steps in partnership
management. These include; the identification of partners and assessment
of their capacity, strong and realistic capacity building workplans, anti
terrorist checks on staff and board members, signing of agreements in
line with standard templates and providing ongoing monitoring and
support
- Ensure that SC’s
relationship with partners is grounded on principles of transparency,
trust, joint learning and development.
- Oversee that
local implementing partners are discharging their responsibilities, live
up to stipulations stated in the partnership agreement and take
appropriate action
- Ensure that SC
partnership approaches and practices comply with SC’s Chid Safeguarding
Policy and where possible promotes effective child participation of
children.
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self,
accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- Holds the team
and partners (if there are) accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they
see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and
applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious
and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to
do the same
- Widely shares
their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future
orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and
maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members
and external partners and supporters
- Values
diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable,
good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
- Develops and
encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take
disciplined risks
Integrity:
- Honest,
encourages openness and transparency
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in an
area of social development or equivalent.
- Recommended a
minimum of 5 years management experience in a relevant programme in
emergency
- Strong knowledge
of donors guidelines and in particular ECHO and DFID
- 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 mind sets
- Experience of
solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward
and ensuring buy in
- Ability to
present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Ability and
willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with
incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
- Fluency in Somali
language Desirable
- Fluency in
English, both verbal and written, preferred
- Strong knowledge
of Word and Excel
- Commitment to
Save the Children values
Child Safeguarding Policy:
- Any employee,
consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf
of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding - Declaration of Acceptance
Form and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a
statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children
with whom it comes into contact.
- This extends not
only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also
includes children whom staff are responsible for. Save the Children's Code
of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.
How to Apply
If your career aspirations match with the required profile, please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org by 7th December 2012 4.30pm Kenya time.
For
more information please visit our websitewww.savethechildren.net/jobs
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself.
We need
to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered
for these posts.
All
successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and
must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
