About us
Save the Children is Australia’s leading independent humanitarian relief and development organisation for children. We protect and support children in need. We save lives in emergencies. We stand up for children’s rights.
About the Role
As a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) in the Solomon Islands, Senior Program Manager will provide technical and management support to Thematic Program Managers in the overall implementation of the Save the Children programs; Provide intensive support in improving networking and maintaining positive relationships with Government Counterparts and Key Stakeholders at Provincial and National level. Senior Program Manager will also mentor PMs and PCs in maintain effective financial controls and improving grant management. Senior Program Manager will also be responsible for Program Quality & Communication Team that works closely with Program Managers.
You will have
* Significant senior level international experience in managing relief and/or development programs with an international NGO preferably a Child Rights organisation.
* Skills and experience in project/program implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the SCA and international humanitarian rights standards as well as understanding of beneficiary accountability.
* Substantial people and program management experience with good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
* Skills & ability to network, influence & negotiate with a range of diverse stakeholders
* Demonstrated leadership skills and strategic planning skills as well capacity building of national staffs.
* Solid experience of line management and performance management
* Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
* Ability to provide inputs and contribute to successful project proposals and high quality reports.
* Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach
* Experience in WASH, Humanitarian Emergency Programming or Education is preferred but not required
* Proven emergency experience.
* A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
How to apply
To apply please submit your cover letter and Resume via our careers page http://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers
Applications close 22nd July 2015.
The successful candidate must undergo a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and sign the Save the Children Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct
For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.
Save the Children Australia (SCA) operate in Australia delivering domestic programs and in the Pacific region, including Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste. We also support programs in Bangladesh, Laos, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somali, Sudan, Pakistan and Indonesia.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.