Yemen: Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager

Sep 27, 2016 | Save the Children
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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.

The FSL Manager will be based in Aden/Lahj/Taiz overseeing Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) programs in Lahj, Aden and Taiz governorates (South Area). In addition to directly managing the DFID FSL, the FSL Manager will be expected to lead on governorate sectoral assessments, programme design, and master budgeting, coordination, recruitment and procurement. The post holder will be expected to mentor and/ capacity building existing governorate level programme staff.

Qualifications and experience

Required

  • University degree in any of the following: Agriculture, Economics, Community Development, or any of the Social Sciences, with a minimum of 5 years of international experience in project management. A master's degree will be preferred with a minimum of three years of experience.
  • At least 3 years of management experience in emergency, fragile state or development programmes.
  • Previous experience of managing an FSL team at national level
  • Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
  • Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
  • Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in FSL technical skills
  • Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
  • Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
  • 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 SCI. In particular, a good understanding of the SCI 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
  • Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, ECHO, OFDA and other major donor projects
  • Specific experience of working in consortia projects.

Working Conditions

  • Position will be based in Aden/Taiz with frequent travel to other field sites expected. Generally the role requires unusual work hours and often working in stressful and insecure environments.



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

To see a full a 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.

Contract length: 12 Months