Turkey: Project Manager - Europe Aid Food Security & Livelihoods

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 months

Role Purpose:

Save the Children is seeking job applications for a Project Manager in anticipation of a forthcoming 18 month EuropeAid-funded grant supporting Syrian families in NW Syria through agriculture, livestock and small business support, using Cash Transfer Programming as the modality of choice.. The post is contingent on the issuance of funding. The Project Manager will be the principal representative of the project and will work with Save the Children's existing country office in Turkey, but will have leadership responsibility for the overall management of the EuropeAid award, which will primarily be implemented through a local partner. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful program. The Project Manager will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with EuropeAid rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, reports as required. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under the agreement in coordination with the EuropeAid project team.

Qualificastions and Expereince:

• Significant (5+ years) management experience working in emergency response or fragile state contexts, including direct experience in implementing large, managing large and complex overseas, partner implemented programs.
• Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Experience managing high-quality EuropeAid funded project(s).
• Experience managing large Food Security & Livelihoods programmes, focusing on agriculture, livestock, and small business support for an international NGO.
• Experience in Cash Transfer Programming, specifically in remote and hard to reach locations/set-up.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, and all aspects of project management.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and in building and maintaining a high performing team.
• Experience in promoting children's rights and gender, including participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EuropeAID regulations and policies.
• Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs, and government bodies and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders.
• Inter-personal skills to influence and guide staff and partners in identifying programming opportunities and resolving programme challenges.
• Experience applying remote management techniques.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Save the Children.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required. Fluency in Arabic a plus.
• Experience working in the Middle East context.

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

To see a full job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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: 'irene.18000.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'