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Position: Area Representative- Puntland
Save the Children (SC) is an international organization with 27
member organizations across the globe. It is united by a common mission and
brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently from
country to country and within countries.
This will result in one organisation at the national level in
each country and a unified programme delivery structure for all Save the Children
International Members.
Save the Children works in the three “zones” of Somalia:
Somaliland, Puntland and Central South Somalia (CSS). Due to constraints on
security, and the need to liaise with UN agencies, other NGOs and donors, the
country office is based in Nairobi. Directors and senior managers are expected
to travel extensively to monitor and support programme work in all parts of
Somalia that are accessible and where security threats are being effectively
mitigated.
Save the Children has been engaged in Puntland since the Tsunami
in 2004. The programme has substantially grown since and intends to continue
long-term. During the drought crisis of 2011, the programme in Puntland
expanded significantly to add to our ongoing work reach out to children across
3 regions of Puntland with offices in Garowe, Bosasso and Gardo.
Job Purpose
The Area Representative has overall responsibility for
development, management and delivery of quality programmes in Puntland.
S/he will work through Field Managers based in Garowe and
Bosasso to ensure all aspects of programming are coordinated resulting in
efficiency, high team moral and cost effectiveness.
S/he will ensure programmes implement key humanitarian
principles and that we work in close collaboration with other key stakeholders
and the government to promote and advocate for children’s rights.
The Security environment in Puntland is fragile and requires the
post-holder to liaise closely with staff and advice senior management on robust
security management guidelines and plans for Puntland.
For additional information on the job description, working
context, person’s specifications, please visit:www.somaliangoconsortium.org
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection
of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org.
Application Closing Date: Will be Saturday 16th June 2012.
However, the closing date may be earlier than this date due to
the urgency in filling the position.
Those
that had applied will not need to re-apply.