NGO Jobs Kenya. Save the Children

Job: Area Representative – Central South Somalia
Location : Nairobi based with extensive travel to the field
Contract: 12 months, Accompanied position
We are the world’s leading independent children’s charity; we aspire to achieve really dramatic change for
children around the globe. We work with children in vulnerable situations. Promoting children’s rights and protecting them from harm is a priority in all our work. And this is why we need you.

Save the Children Somalia/Somaliland Programme has been working in Central & South Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland for over 40 years. Our focus of work includes improving access to healthcare, education and food provision to children and their families.

We are looking for a motivated team player to take up the position of Area Representative for Save the Children Central South Somalia. This position is responsible for the effective delivery and development of programmes in Central South Somalia.

As a member of the Senior Management Team you will actively participate in the strategic development of the Somalia programme as a whole.

Integral to this posting is the ability to work successfully with field teams to cultivate their capacity and motivation, thereby ensuring field based responsibility achieves its objectives successfully

As such, you’ll need a post graduate degree in the field of social sciences, substantial experience in development and management of programmes in conflict affected countries. Experience of Somalia and remote support desirable. We need a strategic thinker and natural communicator, able to creatively manage a highly motivated team to achieve their objectives successfully.

For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 26th July 2011
Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages women to apply.

Save the Children is committed to supporting performance based career progression for female employees.

The following are additional benefits which would apply to successful female candidates:
Childcare support for children under 3 years
Maternity leave
Flexible working options
80% of tuition fees for children

Only short listed individuals will be notified.