organization:Save the Children
Location:London
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120
countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
This role is an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead the overall humanitarian strategy and operations for the Save the Children movement. The Humanitarian Director will drive our 'dual mandate' across all parts of our global organisation, members and country programs, and lead on all matters related to the humanitarian portfolio.
This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Humanitarian preparedness and response, both internally in Save the Children, and, more importantly, across the humanitarian sector.
Qualifications and experience
- * Significant senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex humanitarian and/or crisis management agency
- Significant humanitarian management track record including field operations experience in a senior position in both complex and rapid onset emergencies
- Substantial knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
- Robust experience in developing and implementing organisational vision and strategies
- The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments/donors and international agencies
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment and leading groups in collaborative decision making, problem solving and work planning
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
- Excellent dispute resolution, facilitation and team building skills
- Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in significant new opportunities for the organisation
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
- Models humanitarian best practices, and the leadership behaviours outlined in Save the Children's key humanitarian guidance document
- Please note that due to the urgency to fill this role and diary constraints, we will be aiming to carry out interviews from 6th September. We will aim to contact candidates as soon as possible after the closing date, but please let us know in your covering letter if for any reason you would not be available on this date.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Job description:
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Thursday 29 August 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
Closing Date: Thursday, 29 August 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375821291994