Save the Children Operation Director Job Vacancy
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent child rights organisation. We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change this.
Job Purpose
The incumbent will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that all Save the Children UK Kenya programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets.
S/He will contribute to the development and review of the country strategic direction and policy formulation as part of the core Senior Management Team and also play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes in Kenya to increase impact and enable positive change for children.
S/He reports to the Country Director – Kenya Programme and has overall line management of the Head of Logistics, 4 Area Managers and Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will lead on periodic programme review process for developing Save the Children UK Kenya Programme Annual Operational Plan in line with the Country Strategic Plan and Save the Children UK global guidelines and capacity build and manage a team of Operations staff (Logistics and Area Managers) to perform highly in their respective roles and responsibilities through regular support visits to Field Offices (50%) to monitor programme delivery, identify gaps and support needs to ensure minimum standards are met.
S/He will coordinate and ensure integrated logistics, finance and grants and technical advisory support to field offices/programmes which enable effective and efficient project implementation according to donors’ guidelines and Save the Children minimum standards, lead in developing a proposal development system and oversee institutionalisation of project M&E systems to ensure accountability to donors, communities and children, with support of the Programme Design and Quality Director.
The incumbent will compile country programme quarterly and annual progress reports against the annual operational plan and country programme minimum standards and also oversee implementation of effective Human Resources Management, Logistic, Finance and Grants management systems in liaison with the Finance Director and Head of Human Resources and Administration.
S/He will participate actively in monthly Senior Management Team Meetings and in monthly Finance and Grants Meetings and represent the principles and work of Save the Children UK to donors, United Nations, NGOs and INGOs, government, media and other forum.
Person Specifications
Job Purpose
The incumbent will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that all Save the Children UK Kenya programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets.
S/He will contribute to the development and review of the country strategic direction and policy formulation as part of the core Senior Management Team and also play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes in Kenya to increase impact and enable positive change for children.
S/He reports to the Country Director – Kenya Programme and has overall line management of the Head of Logistics, 4 Area Managers and Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
The postholder will lead on periodic programme review process for developing Save the Children UK Kenya Programme Annual Operational Plan in line with the Country Strategic Plan and Save the Children UK global guidelines and capacity build and manage a team of Operations staff (Logistics and Area Managers) to perform highly in their respective roles and responsibilities through regular support visits to Field Offices (50%) to monitor programme delivery, identify gaps and support needs to ensure minimum standards are met.
S/He will coordinate and ensure integrated logistics, finance and grants and technical advisory support to field offices/programmes which enable effective and efficient project implementation according to donors’ guidelines and Save the Children minimum standards, lead in developing a proposal development system and oversee institutionalisation of project M&E systems to ensure accountability to donors, communities and children, with support of the Programme Design and Quality Director.
The incumbent will compile country programme quarterly and annual progress reports against the annual operational plan and country programme minimum standards and also oversee implementation of effective Human Resources Management, Logistic, Finance and Grants management systems in liaison with the Finance Director and Head of Human Resources and Administration.
S/He will participate actively in monthly Senior Management Team Meetings and in monthly Finance and Grants Meetings and represent the principles and work of Save the Children UK to donors, United Nations, NGOs and INGOs, government, media and other forum.
Person Specifications
- Masters Degree in Business Administration with specialisation in Operations Management, Project Management or any other related field with atleast eight (8) years experience at a senior management level in a large INGO or other body involved in international relief or development
- Experience of delivering one or more Save the Children sectors in complex environments i.e. Health, Livelihoods, Child Protection, Education, Nutrition or Food Security
- Experience of providing leadership in complex emergency responses
- In depth knowledge and experience of business processes and systems in a multi field office and multi programme setting
- Excellent coordination, context analysis, negotiation, sound decision making and people management skills
- Experience of working with key donors in a multi donor setting eg DFID, ECHO, EC, UNICEF etc.
- Proven experience of proposal development and budget management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to identify and build on opportunities and convey an organisation wide perspective
- Ability to work with others to achieve results
- Experience in delivering operational services in the Horn of Africa ideally Kenya
Application process
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 31st December 2011.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 31st December 2011.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
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