Job Title:Deputy Emergency Response Team Leader Operations
Location: Mali - Bamako
Division: International Operations
Description
Summary
The Deputy Response Team Leader Operations will lead and manage the operational elements of the emergency response. He/she will oversee a comprehensive needs assessment and will be jointly responsible for development of the emergency response program with the Response Team Leader. The Deputy Team Leader is responsible for identifying operational needs and resources and elaborating operational recommendations for the emergency response in line with Save the Children's national and global priorities. This post is for a period of three months.
Responsibilities
Lead on country or regional level strategic operational planning and reviews, in line with the Country Strategic Plan and Save the Children global guidelines.
Take overall lead to ensure integrated logistics, finance and grants advisory support to field offices/programmes to enable effective and efficient project implementation according to donor guidelines and Save the Children minimum standards
Oversee creation and implementation of effective finance and grants management systems at field office level, in liaison with the Finance Manager
Take overall lead in compiling country programme quarterly and annual progress reports against the annual operational plan and reports on country programme minimum standards
Ensure strong accountability to beneficiaries
Oversee creation and implementation of effective safety and security management systems at field office levels, ensure that these are updated and revised at regular intervals and that new programmes are built around security considerations
Oversee effective functioning of logistics systems to procure, store and distribute stock, supplies and services for the timely delivery of project objectives at national level. Coordinate with Deputy Team Leader from Programmes to ensure that programme supply srategies are in place.
Work with Deputy Team Leader - Programmes to oversee institutionalisation of project M&E systems to ensure timely and effective delivery of projects activities and outputs as well as appropriate accountability to donors, communities and children., with support of the Deputy Team Leader - Programmes
As a member of a response Senior Management Team, play a leadership role in the overall management of SC emergency responses.
In coordination with the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader - Programmes ensure the preparation of timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
Take overall leadership on ensuring operational staffing needs (both national and international) for emergency programmes are met. This will include leading on staffing structure, recruitment, and performance management.
To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Coordinate with SC members and HQ teams to ensure that operational backstopping support is in place.
Oversee the delivery of capacity building plans to develop the requisite operational competencies in operational staff.
Coach and mentor operational surge capacity staff and national level counterparts and link in to wider organisational talent development mechanisms.
Represent Save the Children’s emergency response on a national, regional and international level to donors, the media and members of the humanitarian community.
Help shape broader sector strategies through influence of and leadership within inter-agency coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed
Take the initiative in documenting lessons learnt, best practice and case studies to shape in-country strategies and programme approaches, and contribute to broader sector learning.
Pro-actively identify advocacy opportunities, case studies and research opportunities which link with wider organisational strategic objectives, and turn these into action.
Support organisational level operational practice, innovation and learning in consultation with HQ advisory team.
Demonstrate leadership in relation to Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
Requirements
Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state
Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential
MA / MSc level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
Experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA) of GBP 5 – 10m
Security management experience across a large programme.
Demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large complex programme
In depth knowledge and experience of logistics systems and requirements in a multi field office, multi programme setting
Experience of supporting M&E and beneficiary accountability systems in large complex programmes
Proven ability of mentoring and coaching
Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English and French
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Employee Type
Emergency - Temporary, Full-Time
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. In 2010 we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. In order to achieve this, we are actively looking for talented, motivated individuals to join us in making a difference in the lives of children worldwide. Employment at Save the Children provides the opportunity to join a dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity
How to Apply;
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=810
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