Save the Children Risk Reduction and Adaptation Programme Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

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, Kenya

Description 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 disciplineProven track record in delivering multi-million dollar programs, preferably in East AfricaPrior experience at Senior Management Team level and experience of managing technical advisory teamsTrack record in successful fundraising for DRR and CCASubstantial experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure, willingness to work/travel in difficult and insecure environmentsExcellent planning, management and coordination skills, able to organise a substantial, complex and diverse workloadExcellent representational, advocacy and diplomatic skills, and substantial experience in regional/global policy forumsStrong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teamsCommitment to Save the Children International's global policies and valuesExperience with child-focused programme approachesAll 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

The website for further details is

http://www.savethechildren.org.au/what-you-can-do/careers.html

The application deadline is 21st August 2011

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