Afghanistan | Children of Uruzgan Policy and Research Manager
May 31, 2012
Afghanistan,
Children of Uruzgan Policy and Research Manager,
NGO Jobs Vacancy,
NGOs or international organizations,
Save The Children
Closing date: 15 June 2012
—Save the Children
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About us 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 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.
About the role
In 2011, with significant funding from AusAID, Save the Children Australia commenced its largest project to date in Afghanistan: Children of Uruzgan (CoU). CoU is a four year program aimed at enhancing access to, quality and use of basic health and education services for children and their families in the six districts of Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. The program supports an estimated population of 300,000 beneficiaries, with a particular focus on women and girls, ethnic minorities and those in remote and underserviced communities. The program covers two areas of integrated programming: basic education, and basic health including maternal and child health (MCH).
SC integrates its programming with the goals and objectives of the relevant Afghan government ministries, ensuring a coordinated and sustainable approach to basic service provision. SC also has strong existing relationships with international organisations, and coordinates with UNAMA which has oversight of all UN activities.
The Policy and Research Manager will be responsible for the achievement of the fourth intermediate result of the CoU Project: Policy and Research - conducting research to support and inform on-going policy and programming in maternal and child health and basic education in Afghanistan and within academic institutions globally.
The Policy Research Manager will have responsibility for the following specific objectives:
• Establish academic links between the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) and academic institutions in Australia and across the world providing the opportunity to design and conduct operational research in the areas of MCH, nutrition and basic education • Document program interventions and best practice and present and share evidence of interventions with key stakeholders including governments, donor organisations, working groups and other partner organizations • Establish linkages and enable information gathered through this program to support SC’s global campaigns
With a split working arrangement between the Melbourne office and the Kabul and Uruzgan offices, this role will be a key position within the Children of Uruzgan program. With dual reporting lines to the Chief of Party (Kabul) and accountabilities to the Program Manager (Melbourne), the success measures for this role will lie in key stakeholder management, the ability to effectively manage research programs from end to end and the ability to support the production of high-quality written materail and reports.
About You
To be shortlisted for this role, you will possess the following attributes:
• At least five years of experience in program management, including at least 3 years in a conflict environment
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including the development of work plans & budget management • Highly developed research management skills (budgeting, management of researchers, ensuring quality research) • Effective written and communication skills • Experience in developing and managing stakeholder relationships (particularly in the academic sector) • Demonstrated experience and expertise working in a cross-cultural environment • Experience in challenging and insecure environments • Experience, knowledge and understanding of the social, political and cultural context of Afghanistan is essential
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please visit our website
—Save the Children
Download PDF (354.92 KB)About us 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 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.
About the role
In 2011, with significant funding from AusAID, Save the Children Australia commenced its largest project to date in Afghanistan: Children of Uruzgan (CoU). CoU is a four year program aimed at enhancing access to, quality and use of basic health and education services for children and their families in the six districts of Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. The program supports an estimated population of 300,000 beneficiaries, with a particular focus on women and girls, ethnic minorities and those in remote and underserviced communities. The program covers two areas of integrated programming: basic education, and basic health including maternal and child health (MCH).
SC integrates its programming with the goals and objectives of the relevant Afghan government ministries, ensuring a coordinated and sustainable approach to basic service provision. SC also has strong existing relationships with international organisations, and coordinates with UNAMA which has oversight of all UN activities.
The Policy and Research Manager will be responsible for the achievement of the fourth intermediate result of the CoU Project: Policy and Research - conducting research to support and inform on-going policy and programming in maternal and child health and basic education in Afghanistan and within academic institutions globally.
The Policy Research Manager will have responsibility for the following specific objectives:
• Establish academic links between the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) and academic institutions in Australia and across the world providing the opportunity to design and conduct operational research in the areas of MCH, nutrition and basic education • Document program interventions and best practice and present and share evidence of interventions with key stakeholders including governments, donor organisations, working groups and other partner organizations • Establish linkages and enable information gathered through this program to support SC’s global campaigns
With a split working arrangement between the Melbourne office and the Kabul and Uruzgan offices, this role will be a key position within the Children of Uruzgan program. With dual reporting lines to the Chief of Party (Kabul) and accountabilities to the Program Manager (Melbourne), the success measures for this role will lie in key stakeholder management, the ability to effectively manage research programs from end to end and the ability to support the production of high-quality written materail and reports.
About You
To be shortlisted for this role, you will possess the following attributes:
• At least five years of experience in program management, including at least 3 years in a conflict environment
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including the development of work plans & budget management • Highly developed research management skills (budgeting, management of researchers, ensuring quality research) • Effective written and communication skills • Experience in developing and managing stakeholder relationships (particularly in the academic sector) • Demonstrated experience and expertise working in a cross-cultural environment • Experience in challenging and insecure environments • Experience, knowledge and understanding of the social, political and cultural context of Afghanistan is essential
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please visit our website
http://www.savethechildren.org.au/what-you-can-do/careers.html
The addressing of the selection criteria for this role is not required, however a cover letter should highlight the experience and skills that would make you a suitable candidate.
Please note that recruitment processes including interviewing may begin prior to the close date for this role. Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications close Friday 15 June 2012.
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 organisational Code of Conduct.
The addressing of the selection criteria for this role is not required, however a cover letter should highlight the experience and skills that would make you a suitable candidate.
Please note that recruitment processes including interviewing may begin prior to the close date for this role. Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications close Friday 15 June 2012.
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 organisational Code of Conduct.
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