Turkey: Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Programme Manager

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 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.

Contract length: 12 Month

The role

The post-holder will be based in Antakya overseeing all FSL programs in Northern Syria (Idlib, Aleppo etc.). The post-holder will directly manage awards in Northern Syria, the post-holder will be expected to lead on programme planning, oversight of programme implementation, recruitment and procurement. A key priority of this role is to work day to day with the Technical Coordinator building capacity in technical and programme management skills, with the aim of transferring this capacity to the FSL field team and implementing partners. The post-holder will also support partners to develop their programmers and build their capacity to respond.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

Required

• At least 3 years of management experience in emergency, fragile state or development programmes at international/ regional level
• Senior experience implementing food security and livelihoods programmes in complex settings
• Senior experience in one or more of the following programmes: cash based responses, livestock, small business development, agriculture
• Previous experience of managing a sector team at national level
• Experience of remote managing programmes in complex settings
• Proven capacity to supervise, and coach staff and partners on both technical and programme management skills
• Experience of, and commitment to, working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, ECHO, OFDA and other major donor projects and understanding of donor compliance
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Proven ability to represent the organisation to donors and other stakeholders
• A team player who is able to work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• 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

Desirable

• Language skills in Arabic
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Experience working and building the capacity of partners on technical issues

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'IFarhoud.30234.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'