Social Protection Program Manager (FSL) – Somalia Country Office (Open to Somali Nationals)

The primary purpose of the Social Protection Program Manager (Food Security and Livelihoods – FSL) is to assist the FSL team in both Puntland and Southern States to implement the SAGAL project (EU ILED funded social protection programme). The post-holder will support the Project Director in planning, implementation and coordination for SAGAL project(s). S/he will contribute to programme strategy, ensure close co-ordination and integration with other projects and foster good working relationships MOLSA at state and federal level. The post-holder will work between all sections of the team and with communities, local leaders and counterparts. S/he will work closely with the Puntland and Southern States FSL Deputy/Program Manager, Field Managers, Head of Child Poverty Reduction, FSL TSs, Finance, Human Resource and Logistics staff.

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.

Contract Duration: One (1) year with possibility of extension

Location: Somalia – Flexible (Mogadishu/Garowe)

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in development studies, economics, social sciences or related area.

Essential

• A minimum of at least 4 years’ experience in the INGO environment, including exposure to field operations in both emergency and development programs
• Good understanding of livelihoods concepts and issues in both emergency and development context.
• Experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary management of projects
• Experience of INGO program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organization structure
• Solid project management skills and a proven history of delivering results
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and implement project plans
• An in-depth understanding of national development issues in particular in relation to children
• Ability to build effective working relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally – across multiple cultures
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.

Desirable

• Ability and willingness to change work practices/locations and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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 apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document, including details of your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

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.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.