JOB OPENING

Manager – Anticipatory Action

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 greatest motivation for you could be the opportunity to be a part of Save the Children, the world’s leading independent organization for children. In Bangladesh, we have been working for last 53 years with impactful presence and reputation. We invite applications from potential candidates who have long experience in the Humanitarian and Emergency Sector (Specifically in DRR/CCA activities) and have spent a substantial time in a leadership role. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements will be flexible for the potential female candidates. 

The Opportunity

The Manager- Anticipatory Action, will be responsible for managing and supervising GFFO funded Anticipatory Action (AA) project under the supervision of Sr. Manager- Humanitarian Sector. S/he will contribute in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project activities, supervise the partner organizations at field level, and manage the project team to achieve the goal and targets. S/he needs to work with children, communities, INGOs and government stakeholders and makes planning for proper coordination and networking with concerned Anticipatory Action, DRR and emergency response stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for the overall reporting and documentation as well as maintain the project compliance along with the process and best practices. S/he will be responsible to track the budget of the project and guide implementing partner NGOs to track the financial records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the field of Humanitarian, Anticipatory Action, DRR/CCA project activities.
• Knowledge of industry ‘best practices’ in emergency response, disaster risk reduction and resilience projects
• Knowledge on CHS, Humanitarian Code of Conduct, Cash and Voucher Assistance programming.  
• Master’s degree, preferably in Disaster/Crisis Management, Development Studies, International Relations, Social Science, Economics or relevant discipline.
• Ability to work in high stress situations such as emergency response.
• Strategic Sourcing Strategy
• Excellent skills on process facilitation and coordination with high standard

DESIRABLE:

• 5 years of experience in handling project management or equivalent to a mid-level position in INGOs or UN agencies.
• Professional certification in Humanitarian, Anticipatory, DRR activities.

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.