HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME MANAGER - MALI

Education Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required, Masters degree preferred Experiences Recommended minimum of 5 years' experience in humanitarian programme management, preparedness and response in several fragile or complex contexts Extensive on the ground experience in multi-sectoral humanitarian response, including , Health & nutrition, Emergency Food security, WASH and child protection Experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DANIDA, and OFDA) Demonstrated experience in logistics management Demonstrated experience of working in insecure environments Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach Knowledge and Skills Understanding of international humanitarian aid systems and agencies Knowledge of humanitarian response and transitional program concepts, policies, frameworks, strategies and components, as well as development concepts and frameworks Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures Strong relationship building, influencing, negotiating & interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with key stakeholders on child rights issues Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues. The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances Fluency in English and French, both verbal and written Commitment to Save the Children's practices and procedures and ways of working with children Commitment to Save the Children values Desirable Experience or knowledge of working in Mali Experience of working with Save the Children Experience of Education and Child Protection in Emergencies programming

The role Provide leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic aspects of Save the Children International humanitarian and emergency response in Mali Ensure programme activities are effective and meet long-term goals and objectives of Save the Children, its donors, and the target population. Ensure immediate and appropriate response to children's needs during humanitarian crises. Ensure cross sector collaboration among technical units. Ensure funding proposals are produced and donor reporting requirements are adhered to, and are of the highest standard. Ensure that Save the Children's commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 1. As a member of the Extended Senior Management Team, contribute to Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies and for humanitarian responses, Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs 2. Leadership and management of humanitarian programmes Assume overall management oversight of planning and implementation of the SC humanitarian response and programme budget in Mali Expand the programming portfolio through capacity building of field staff, development of partnerships and networks, as well as development of new funding opportunities As an overall budget holder of humanitarian grants, monitor the implementation of grant budgets, keeping all stakeholders informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state Coordinate regular management and technical support visits to implementation sites to ensure that programming meets international standards and corresponds to work plans and budgets Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures of Save the Children, e.g. child rights and safeguarding, donors and the government Work closely with other thematic areas to harmonize humanitarian interventions Work in closely with the Logistics, Security and Operations Teams to ensure efficient delivery and support of humanitarian programmes 3. Humanitarian preparedness and response Lead the development of the country programme’s Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Strategy and Contingency Plans and liaise closely with the Save the Children Humanitarian Team Make clear recommendations based on the Mali Response Strategy re: proposed program content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support resources To ensure a short-term funding strategy is in place to resource the delivery of the humanitarian response strategy Ensure Save the Children programmes are included in the UN CAP and Flash appeals Continually monitor the situation of the affected population and ensure revisions to humanitarian response strategy where necessary Activate country Emergency Response Team as necessary Ensure rapid humanitarian multi-sectoral integrated assessments are undertaken as necessary to continue to inform the implementation of the humanitarian response strategy Take overall lead to ensure integrated logistics, finance and grants advisory support to field offices/programs to enable effective and efficient project implementation according to donor guidelines and Save the Children minimum standards In coordination with Security Advisor, oversee creation and implementation of effective safety and security management systems at field office levels, ensure that these are updated and revised at regular intervals and that new programs are built around security considerations To lead on the content and staffing of the humanitarian response; define and request support needed from the country office, regional office and SCI Humanitarian Team Ensure that SMT are well informed on issues related to humanitarian response and humanitarian risk management pertaining to all areas of operations. 4. Monitoring and reporting Ensure that programme objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children International values, aims and objectives Ensure production and timely dissemination of high quality, analytical reports, supply of regular situation reports, and collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information and data relevant to the response Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct. 5. Representation, communication & relationship building Represent Save the Children on national forums, workshops and meetings regarding humanitarian issues Establish and maintain strong relationships with key national partners and coordinate with other INGOs with humanitarian capacity, including government and UN colleagues Ensure effective representation of Save the Children’s humanitarian response to local authorities, donors, working groups, clusters, task forces, and other members of the humanitarian community Ensure establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with local communities, community based organisations and other local authorities as appropriate. 6. Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Humanitarian Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an humanitarian response Manage the Humanitarian team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly Develop and train the country Emergency Response Team in coordination with the Regional Humanitarian Director and the SCI Humanitarian Team Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up Manage the performance of all staff in the Humanitarian work area through:  Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;  Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;  Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plan Contract length: 1 year Location : Mopti, Mali 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. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.