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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.
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.