Country Director
Save the Children
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Location : Maputo , Mozambique |
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Experience : 5-10 Years |
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Last date of Submission : 22 May 2012 |
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Sector : Sustainable Development |
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Compensation : As Per Save the Children Guidelines. |
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Skill Set : 15965 |
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Nature of Job : Fixed term Contract |
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Job Description |
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As a member of the Southern Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $70 million each year through an organisation of over 800 people. To achieve our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional organisations, aim to drive growth to $2 billion by 2015.
The Country Director will lead the transformation of the country to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the country through:
- Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
- Serving Members and their donors.
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Qualifications:
- Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
- Experience of managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond
- Experience of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders
- Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
- Good understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes
- Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development
- A fluency and speaking and writing in both Portuguese and English is required for this role.
- Commitment to the Save the Children values.
Interested Candidates Can Send their Resume at: jobs.91126.999@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com Download Full Job Profile
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