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Deputy Team Leader-Programme-Humanitarian Surge Team

About the role

We are currently looking for a Deputy Team Leader-Programme to join our team. eputy Team Leader-Programme will lead on and be accountable for developing a sound response strategy and coherent programmes; and identifying resources in line with Save the Children national and global priorities. The post holder will play a leading role in the effective scale up in complement to existing local capacity and management of Save the Children emergency programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

You will bring to the role with you:

  • Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state.
  • Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential.
  • Experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA) of GBP 5 – 10m, preferably in insecure contexts.

Proficiency in English and working knowledge of a second language (French, Spanish, or Arabic) is a must.  

About us 
The Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP) is Save the Children's global humanitarian surge, technical expertise and new business development deployment management function, operating o behalf of both members and SCI. It is dedicated to identifying, developing and deploying skilled and experienced talent from across the movement to meet the needs of our domestic and international programmes and humanitarian responses. Our vision is to help to improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of our humanitarian responses and programmes; directly contributing to Save the Children's capability to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families.

About HST
HSTs work alongside country, regional and member teams to support the scale up and management of international and domestic emergency responses, enabling positive change for children. The role of the surge staff varies depending on the needs of the response and could include: 

  • deploying in the first days or hours following a natural disaster or crisis to lead the first phase of a response to sudden onset emergency; 
  • supporting ongoing emergency response and recovery work through providing advice, guidance and expertise in a specific skill area; 
  • providing short term interim cover for country office staff;  
  • supporting delivery of capacity building initiatives. 

For more information about the requirements and role’s scope and purpose, please check the attached Job Description.  

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role can be based anywhere and is offered on the basis of compliance hiring.  

How to apply
Please attach a copy of your CV, cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full 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. 

Job Description

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Job description

18 Jan 2024

2 Feb 2024 - 02:59 EAT

Worldwide

Programme, Development and Quality

Permanent

Full-time

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