Post:International Change Manager
Organization:Save the Children
Location:Great Britain,and Thailand
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 peop le and relevant for the 21st century.
The role
Merlin is joining Save the Children. By combining Merlin’s unique network of frontline health workers with our life-saving work, more children affected by disaster or conflict will be reached.
The International Change Manager's role is to coordinate and manage the transition of Merlin country offices into Save the Children International.
Qualifications and experience
* Extensive integration or new organisation start-up change management planning and implementation experience, preferable on a global basis
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills
* A skilled coach, with the ability to modulate style to motivate others without direct line management
* Highly credible, with a good track record in tact and diplomacy
* Culturally aware – adapts own behaviours/style in light of cultural environment 22; Collaborative in approach, with the ability to remain neutral/independent
* Applies personal organisation strategies and processes to prioritise and effectively manage a large and diverse workload in a pressured environment
* Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, whilst working to tight deadlines.
* A self-motivator who sets and achieves ambitious goals
* Results oriented with a demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyse complex information and offer creative, practical solutions.
* Verbal and written fluency in English, with strong presentational skills
* Fluency in French would be preferable but is not essential
* Maintain a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under pressure
* Intellectually flexible – a lateral thinker, open to new ideas and methodo logies
* Trustworthy in all aspects of the role
* Self- motivated and able to work with high degree of autonomy
* Commitment to the aims, objectives and values of Save the Children
* Internationally mobile - the role involves a significant amount of international travel
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Closing date: 06 Aug 2013
How to apply:
http://reliefweb.int/job/591403/international-change-manager