Country Director At Save the Children

The Opportunity- Country Director, Sarajevo based, NATIONAL POST

As a member of the Middle East & Eastern Europe Regional Leadership Team, the CD will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region of $200+ million each year through an organisation of 2,000+ 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 strategy, compliance and quality across the region.

The NWB Country Office mandate include full spectrum programming in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia. The CD also provides management oversight to the Balkans Migration and Displacement Hub based in Belgrade.

The principle purpose of the NWB Country Director is to lead the development and drive the delivery of the country strategy for 2022-2024 to bring about lasting positive change to the lives of children and their families who do not enjoy full access to their rights. In order to be successful you will bring/have:

* Years of experience in leadership role with first-hand knowledge of the country context and key government and civil society stakeholders highly preferred * Master degree level qualification or equivalent length of experience in the sector * Substantial experience of building, leading and developing a diverse team of senior staff to deliver on both development and humanitarian programs * Experience working with complex donors to secure and/or manage competitive funding. * Substantial experience in development and nexus setting; Experience of managing a humanitarian crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond * Excellent understanding and experience of risk, programme, financial and operational management processes * Experience of leading change in an organisation which had 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 * Commitment to Save the Children values, the organisational mandate and child focus including child safeguarding. * Fluent in Bosnian/Croatian/ Serbian

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: * No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday * All children learn from a quality basic education and that, * Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Application Information: Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.