Overview
Millions of people across East Africa are currently experiencing serious food insecurity, and
children are among the worst affected.
The cause of this emergency is not just the lack of rain but a combination of underlying factors.
Save the Children are as committed to providing immediate humanitarian relief to people in need
as we are to working with affected communities, governments and the international community to
find solutions to the underlying problems of this crisis.
This role will be key to driving the process of seeking solutions to overcoming entrenched
vulnerabilities across the region.
RISK REDUCTION AND ADAPTATION PROGRAMME MANAGER
Based in Nairobi, KenyaDescription of Role
To manage large and complex regional risk reduction/ climate change adaptation (CCA)/
resilience projects, as well as provide technical support to countries in the region on risk reduction,
adaptation and resilience.
The Risk Reduction and Adaptation Programme Manager will also provide guidance to the region
and country offices on the development of regional and county level strategic plan/ framework.
To manage a budget of up to £15m.
Your support will play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes to increase
impact and enable positive change for children.
Criteria for Applicants
• Tertiary qualification/s in International Development, Social/Political Science, Climate
Change or related discipline
• Proven track record in delivering multi-million dollar programs, preferably in East Africa
• Prior experience at Senior Management Team level and experience of managing
technical advisory teams
• Track record in successful fundraising for DRR and CCA
• Substantial experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure,
willingness to work/travel in difficult and insecure environments
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, able to organise a substantial,
complex and diverse workload
• Excellent representational, advocacy and diplomatic skills, and substantial experience in
regional/global policy forums
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing
multicultural teams
• Commitment to Save the Children International's global policies and values
• Experience with child-focused programme approaches
• All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children's usual Child Safeguarding Policy
and reference checking process.
How to Apply
Applications must include a maximum 2-page role-specific CV and clearly state your availability.
Applications should be submitted to: careers@savethechildren.org.au
For more details, please copy the link below as your web address:
http://www.savethechildren.org.au/what-you-can-do/careers.html
The application deadline is 21st August 2011