JOB

Senior Manager – Program Operations

Save the Children invites applications for the above-mentioned position. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates. 

The role

This position has overall responsibility for the leadership, coordination and oversight of the program implementation in close coordination with the Area Office Director, Senior Program Managers/ Functional Leads, Sector Directors (Education, Health and Child Protection, in regard to DFAT-3) for maintaining and managing information among programs. S/he will be the Point of Contact for DFAT-3 grants and will be working closely for external communication related to DFAT Project, will ensure participation from relevant technical person in the Gender, Inclusion and localization technical area under DFAT-3 and will contribute on behalf of the organization. The incumbent will also ensure that programs are being developed/implemented in integrated way and harmonization is maintained among all sectors/programs and will ensure all narrative and financial reports – internal and external - and deliverables are developed and submitted on time. S/he will support Area Office Director by providing programmatic and cross-thematic progress and actions/decisions from all sectors with close collaboration with respective team lead and/or Sector Director.

Qualifications and experience

  • At least 7 years of working experience in development sector with substantial program management experience, including 3 years in management position.
  • Good understanding on Monitoring and Evaluation, Program Management, Documentation, Development agenda in Bangladesh context.
  • Excellent English writing and speaking skill is mandatory
  • Excellent coordination, interpersonal communication and facilitation skills
  • Structured, innovative thinking, and organization skills is desirable
  • Master’s Degree, preferably in Social Science or relevant discipline

Contract length: Up to 30 June, 2023
Job Location: Cox’s Bazar

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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

For detailed job description and to apply online, please visit:
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=220005FA

Application deadline: July 25, 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview
‘Save the Children promotes diversity in its workforce’

We need to keep children safe so our selection process 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.