The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Manager, Humanitarian Public Health (HPH) in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
In the immediate aftermath of a disaster or conflict, and throughout the transition from emergency response to recovery and sustainable development, Save the Children’s presence in 120 countries facilitates the rapid delivery of evidence-based and innovative interventions that address the major life-saving and protection needs of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Save the Children’s Centre Humanitarian Technical Team (CHTT) provides technical quality support and strategic direction to programs in humanitarian settings and conducts research, capacity strengthening, and global representation to improve future responses. The team works closely with colleagues in the development sector of Global Health as well as with colleagues across sectors and operations in Humanitarian Response.
The Humanitarian Manager, Public Health Portfolio will oversee the implementation of efficient and effective systems across the Humanitarian Public Health (HPH) portfolio to ensure effective delivery of the team’s mandate. The position will work directly with the Head, technical leads, and expanded team in providing oversight of broader operational systems to ensure that program initiatives and staff achieve desired results. Operational oversight includes financial and grants management, coordination of human resources, contractual services, and internal and donor reporting, and supervision of administrative support. The Manager will support the implementation of streamlined, consistent, transparent, effective, participatory and consultative processes to achieve smooth implementation across the portfolio.
The position will be part of the Centre Humanitarian Technical Team (CHTT) of the Centre Humanitarian Team, but the scope of this role may evolve to work with additional sector teams in the future.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in strategic decision making and problem-solving; identifying key issues and setting systemic solutions with long-term goal/vision
- Understanding of and experience with donor relations and requirements including development of annual reports, work plans, and financial reports
- Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail
- A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance
- Collaboration skills; ability to balance relationships and share information
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and within a team
- Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining and environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging
Desirable:
- Advanced degree in Project Management, Public Health, Business Management, International Development, or similar.
- Significant experience managing public health programs and/or humanitarian programs
- Experience forming strategic alliances/partnerships
- Experience in working with humanitarian programs in insecure/hardship areas
We can offer the option of flexible working hours.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.
National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply to the country you are based in.
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The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.