Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for
children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight
for their rights; we help them fulfill 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
1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before,
through programs in health, nutrition, education, protection and child
rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
By mid-2013 most of our international programs will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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.
Save the Children has worked in Indonesia since 1976 to promote health and nutrition, education, child protection, livelihoods, and emergency preparedness and response. Save the Children has grown enormously in the country and today we operate in 13 provinces across Indonesia. Our program in Indonesia has made significant progress at the national policy level. Currently Save the Children immediately need for an experienced staff to be part of our Senior Management team and will be based in Jakarta .
The position we are looking for:
Humanitarian Manager (HM - Jakarta) – 1 post, based in Jakarta
The post holder will provide senior leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic aspects of Save the Children humanitarian response in Indonesia. Ensure programme activities are effective and meet long-term designated goals and objectives of Save the Children, its donors, and the target population. Ensure immediate and appropriate response to children's needs during humanitarian crises. Ensure cross sector collaboration among technical units. Ensure proposals for funding are produced and donor reporting requirements are adhered to and are of highest standards. Ensure that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety. Under the supervision of the Director of Programs lead program development for disaster risk reduction, and climate change prevention and mitigation.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Indonesia Country Office
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
• Ensure Indonesia Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies and for humanitarian operations, working closely with the Regional Office
• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
Oversight and management of humanitarian programmes
• Assume overall management oversight of planning and implementation of the SC humanitarian response and program budget in Indonesia
• Expand the programming portfolio through capacity building of field staff, development of partnerships and networks, as well as development of new funding opportunities
• As an overall budget holder of humanitarian grants, monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping all stakeholders informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken
• Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state
• Coordinate regular management and technical support visits to implementation sites to ensure that programming meets/exceeds international standards and corresponds to work plans and budgets
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures of Save the Children, e.g. child rights and safeguarding, donors and the government
• Work closely with other thematic areas to harmonize humanitarian interventions
• Work in closely with the Logistics Team to ensure efficient delivery and support of humanitarian programs
Humanitarian preparedness and response
• Ensure rapid response to the needs of children in times of crisis
• Lead the development of the country program’s Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Strategy and Contingency Plans and liaise closely with the SCI Humanitarian Team
• Make clear recommendations based on the Indonesia Response Strategy re: proposed program content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support resources
• To ensure a short-term funding strategy is in place to resource the delivery of the humanitarian response strategy
• Ensure Save the Children programs are included in the CAP and Flash appeals
• Continually monitor the situation of the affected population and ensure revisions to humanitarian response strategy where necessary
• Activate country Emergency Response Team as necessary
• Ensure rapid humanitarian multi-sector integrated assessments are undertaken as necessary to continue to inform the implementation of the humanitarian response strategy
• Support the Security Focal Point to ensure that optimal safety and security management procedures and practices are in place for the humanitarian response program and continually monitor the safety and security situation, adapting staff safety and security procedures accordingly
• To lead on the content and staffing of the humanitarian response; define and request support needed from the country office, regional office and SCI Humanitarian Team
• Ensure that SMT and Regional Humanitarian Manager are well informed on issues related to humanitarian response and humanitarian risk management pertaining to all areas of operations.
Disaster risk reduction programs
Lead under the supervision of the Director of Programs the development of proposals related to disaster risk reduction, disaster prevention and disaster risk reduction. Provides technical advice to assure high quality implementation of such programs. Works with other technical advisors and program managers to ensure with the goal of incorporating disaster risk reduction as a cross theme in every program that the country office implements.
Monitoring and reporting
• Ensure that program objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives
• Ensure production and timely dissemination of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular situation reports, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data relevant to the response
• Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of program activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Representation, communication & relationship building
• Represent Save the Children on national forums, workshops and meetings regarding humanitarian issues
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key national partners and coordinate with other INGOs with humanitarian capacity
• Ensure effective representation of Save the Children’s humanitarian response to local authorities, donors, working groups, clusters, task forces, and other members of the humanitarian community
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local communities, community based organizations and other local authorities as appropriate.
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Humanitarian
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an humanitarian response
• Manage Humanitarian team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Develop and train the country Emergency Response Team in coordination with the Regional Humanitarian Manager and the SCI Humanitarian Team
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up
• Manage the performance of all staff in the Humanitarian work area through:
ü Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
ü Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
ü Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Recommended minimum of three years experience in humanitarian preparedness and response in a number of fragile or complex contexts
• Recommended minimum of three years experience in disaster risk reduction programming
• Experience of working in insecure environments
• Ample knowledge of humanitarian response and transitional program concepts, policies, frameworks, strategies and components, as well as other development concepts and frameworks
• Extensive on the ground experience in multi-sector humanitarian response, including food assisted programs
• Experience in logistics management
• Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Knowledge of Save the Children's practices and procedures and ways of working with children
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Competency in local language
• Commitment to Save the Children valuesHonest, encourages openness and transparency.
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to Recruitment.Indonesia@savethechildren.org Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format: code of the position <…> - your name <…>.
By mid-2013 most of our international programs will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 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.
Save the Children has worked in Indonesia since 1976 to promote health and nutrition, education, child protection, livelihoods, and emergency preparedness and response. Save the Children has grown enormously in the country and today we operate in 13 provinces across Indonesia. Our program in Indonesia has made significant progress at the national policy level. Currently Save the Children immediately need for an experienced staff to be part of our Senior Management team and will be based in Jakarta .
The position we are looking for:
Humanitarian Manager (HM - Jakarta) – 1 post, based in Jakarta
The post holder will provide senior leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic aspects of Save the Children humanitarian response in Indonesia. Ensure programme activities are effective and meet long-term designated goals and objectives of Save the Children, its donors, and the target population. Ensure immediate and appropriate response to children's needs during humanitarian crises. Ensure cross sector collaboration among technical units. Ensure proposals for funding are produced and donor reporting requirements are adhered to and are of highest standards. Ensure that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety. Under the supervision of the Director of Programs lead program development for disaster risk reduction, and climate change prevention and mitigation.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:
• Leadership of the Indonesia Country Office
• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs
• Ensure Indonesia Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies and for humanitarian operations, working closely with the Regional Office
• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs
Oversight and management of humanitarian programmes
• Assume overall management oversight of planning and implementation of the SC humanitarian response and program budget in Indonesia
• Expand the programming portfolio through capacity building of field staff, development of partnerships and networks, as well as development of new funding opportunities
• As an overall budget holder of humanitarian grants, monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping all stakeholders informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken
• Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state
• Coordinate regular management and technical support visits to implementation sites to ensure that programming meets/exceeds international standards and corresponds to work plans and budgets
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures of Save the Children, e.g. child rights and safeguarding, donors and the government
• Work closely with other thematic areas to harmonize humanitarian interventions
• Work in closely with the Logistics Team to ensure efficient delivery and support of humanitarian programs
Humanitarian preparedness and response
• Ensure rapid response to the needs of children in times of crisis
• Lead the development of the country program’s Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Strategy and Contingency Plans and liaise closely with the SCI Humanitarian Team
• Make clear recommendations based on the Indonesia Response Strategy re: proposed program content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support resources
• To ensure a short-term funding strategy is in place to resource the delivery of the humanitarian response strategy
• Ensure Save the Children programs are included in the CAP and Flash appeals
• Continually monitor the situation of the affected population and ensure revisions to humanitarian response strategy where necessary
• Activate country Emergency Response Team as necessary
• Ensure rapid humanitarian multi-sector integrated assessments are undertaken as necessary to continue to inform the implementation of the humanitarian response strategy
• Support the Security Focal Point to ensure that optimal safety and security management procedures and practices are in place for the humanitarian response program and continually monitor the safety and security situation, adapting staff safety and security procedures accordingly
• To lead on the content and staffing of the humanitarian response; define and request support needed from the country office, regional office and SCI Humanitarian Team
• Ensure that SMT and Regional Humanitarian Manager are well informed on issues related to humanitarian response and humanitarian risk management pertaining to all areas of operations.
Disaster risk reduction programs
Lead under the supervision of the Director of Programs the development of proposals related to disaster risk reduction, disaster prevention and disaster risk reduction. Provides technical advice to assure high quality implementation of such programs. Works with other technical advisors and program managers to ensure with the goal of incorporating disaster risk reduction as a cross theme in every program that the country office implements.
Monitoring and reporting
• Ensure that program objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives
• Ensure production and timely dissemination of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular situation reports, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data relevant to the response
• Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of program activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Representation, communication & relationship building
• Represent Save the Children on national forums, workshops and meetings regarding humanitarian issues
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key national partners and coordinate with other INGOs with humanitarian capacity
• Ensure effective representation of Save the Children’s humanitarian response to local authorities, donors, working groups, clusters, task forces, and other members of the humanitarian community
• Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local communities, community based organizations and other local authorities as appropriate.
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Humanitarian
• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an humanitarian response
• Manage Humanitarian team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly
• Develop and train the country Emergency Response Team in coordination with the Regional Humanitarian Manager and the SCI Humanitarian Team
• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up
• Manage the performance of all staff in the Humanitarian work area through:
ü Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
ü Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
ü Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans
Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in a related field
• Recommended minimum of three years experience in humanitarian preparedness and response in a number of fragile or complex contexts
• Recommended minimum of three years experience in disaster risk reduction programming
• Experience of working in insecure environments
• Ample knowledge of humanitarian response and transitional program concepts, policies, frameworks, strategies and components, as well as other development concepts and frameworks
• Extensive on the ground experience in multi-sector humanitarian response, including food assisted programs
• Experience in logistics management
• Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Knowledge of Save the Children's practices and procedures and ways of working with children
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Competency in local language
• Commitment to Save the Children valuesHonest, encourages openness and transparency.
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to Recruitment.Indonesia@savethechildren.org Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format: code of the position <…> - your name <…>.
Closing date for application is 10 (ten) working days after this advertisement or up to 30 January 2013
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
All recruitment practices and procedures reflect SC’s commitment to protecting children from abuse
