Field Manager At Save the Children

Field Manager Internal and External (Duty Station (Maban)

The Field Manager will provide leadership and management oversight of Save the Children’s programme in Maban Field Office, South Sudan. The post holder will ensure effective management of programs, resources, staff and support functions in the field sites and will firmly institute finance, human resources and operations systems. The Field Manager will actively contribute to the country strategy according to prevailing needs, identify new opportunities for programming, and will ensure field level participation in programme and proposal design. S/He will also support the capacity development of staff in the field bases. The Field Manager will be an effective representative of Save the Children to local authorities, communities, INGOs and NGOS, UN agencies and other stakeholders Maintain an oversight of the humanitarian situation on the area of responsibility ensuring that program strategy, development and implementation is orientated to need and that gaps are addressed

Contribute to project design ensuring that new proposals are in line with area strategy, feasible and adequately resourced and support sectoral assessments where necessary

Ensure effective coordination and communication flow between departments (thematic and support) to ensure efficient program delivery and a constructive and supportive working environment

Ensure timely and quality reporting from all departments and detailed analysis of program status, constraints and mitigating factors

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential.
• Education to degree level and MSc/MA/MEng level is advantage in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience.
• Previous experience of managing a team.
• At least 3 years/substantial experience working in management with a humanitarian/ development organisation
• Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation including budget holding responsibilities
• Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Substantial experience in office management with a good understanding of logistics, HR and finance procedures
• Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting
• Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues
• Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills
• Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach
• Able to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable

• Having worked in a context similar to South Sudan
• Knowledge of working with National Organizations and other interagency
• Fluent in English

Additional job responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Contract Duration: 1 year

Location: Maban, South Sudan

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 https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers

The closing date is

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.