Vacancy in Save The Children Field Manager EU Nationals

Ngojobsvacancy - Field Manager EU Nationals,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 1.9 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.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 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.

Contract length: 6 months

The role
The Field Manager will be the field level programme manager for operations in a specified location. The role will be expected to lead on all aspects of managing the field base including supporting budget development and Management, agency coordination and representation, security, logistics and management of multiple teams. The post holder will play a key role in building capacity at field level, and in the effective scale up and management of Save the Children emergency programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Qualifications and experience

Essential
Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states.
Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential.
Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience.
Previous experience of managing a team.
Previous experience of project management and working with national partner organizations.
Security management experience in insecure environments.
Field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN.
Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability.
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy.
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
A high level of written and spoken English.
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.
EU Residents or holders of valid EU work permit preferred (evidence will be requested)

Desirable

Fluent in Greek and/or Arabic/or Farsi
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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: Greece, Greece
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Wednesday 8 March 2017
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

How to apply
To view the complete job description and apply to this position, Please follow this link to apply and register online visit this link https://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/3740