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Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 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.

ROLE DIMENSION

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 700 staff. 

ROLE PURPOSE

The Jobholder will primarily provide oversight pf the Implementation of Child Poverty Reduction programmes including Child Sensitive Social Protection, Anticipatory Action, DRR, Emergency Food Security, Youth Economic Empowerment, Inclusive Market System Development, and Climate Resilient Livelihoods in South Central. The APM will work closely with other thematic sectoral managers to deliver a holistic and integrated programme that ensures economic wellbeing, developmental and protection of children in the area offices. S/he will be the focal point for consortium project implementation in close collaboration with the Programme Directors with specific focus in the Southcentral state. S/he will closely with technical specialists of the subthemes in Child Poverty Reduction to ensure high quality contextual project designs and efficient implementation in the Southcentral area offices. The role requires fostering collaborative solid relationships across thematic sections, as well as with community stakeholders, local leaders, clusters/Working groups and partner organizations. Close collaboration with the Deputy Area Representative, Area Representative in CSS, FSL Technical Specialist, Head of FSL, as well as finance, HR, and logistics teams, will be essential to facilitate effective project implementation. 

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports to: Deputy Area Representative Southern states 

Staff Reporting to this post: FSL Deputy Program Manager and Coordinators

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• University Degree in Development Studies, Rural Development, Agriculture, Sociology or any other social sciences
• A minimum of least 5 years management experience in the INGO environment, including exposure to field operations in both emergency and development programs

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Good understanding of livelihoods concepts and issues in both emergency and development context.
• Experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary management of projects over USD 500,000 
• Experience of INGO program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• Solid project management skills and a proven history of delivering results
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and implement project plans 
• An in-depth understanding of national development issues in relation to children 
• Previous experience of managing and developing small teams and the ability to motivate and develop others 

How to apply 

Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent. 

Application will be closed on 14^th December 2024

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents