FSL Deputy Program Manager – Mogadishu– Somali-National only

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ROLE PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of the Deputy Program Manager-FSL is to assist the FSL PM in managing in all FSL funded projects in Banadir (Mogadishu). The post-holder will support the PM in budget management responsibilities for FSL projects. S/he will contribute to programme strategy, ensure close co-ordination and integration with other projects and foster good working relationships between all sections of the team and with communities, local leaders and counterparts. S/he will work closely with the FSL Program Manager- Southern states, Head of progrmms, FSL Technical Specialists, Head of FSL, Area Representative, Finance, Human Resource and Logistic staff

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: FSL Program Manager- Southern states

Staff directly reporting to this post: FSL officers

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Country Dimensions:
Save the Children has been working in Somalia for more than 60 years. The Country Office has over 550 staff across 14 field offices (Boroma, Burao and Hargeisa in Somaliland; Bosasso, Gnarowe, Galkayo and Gardo in Puntland; Beletweyne, Adaado, Abudwak, Baidoa, Kismayo, Dhobley and Mogadishu in Central South Somalia). we reached more than 2.5 million people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Food Security and Liveliho ods (FSL), Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office manages 65 active awards totalling US$165 million from a range of governmental/institutional donors, including DFID, ECHO, EU, FFP, OFDA, and DANIDA being some of our largest.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:
* University Degree in development studies, Agriculture, Economics or any other social sciences
* A minimum of least 5 years’ management experience in the INGO environment, including exposure to field operations in both emergency and development programs
* Good understanding of livelihoods, resilience, durable solution concepts and issues in both emergency and development context.
* Experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary management of projects over USD 500,000
* Experience of INGO program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation 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
* Previous experience of managing and developing small teams and the ability to motivate and develop others
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
* Fluency in written and spoken English
* Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
* Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

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Application will be close on 10th September, 2020.

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