Regional Operations Manager at Save the Children

Qualifications For Regional Operations Manager Job

• Extensive program and operations management experience in international development and humanitarian programs, including
• Demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large complex programme
• Previous experience of managing technical/programme/operations/support teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential
• Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors (programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA), and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices
• In depth knowledge and experience of logistics systems and requirements in a multi field office, multi programme setting
• Direct experience of delivery of humanitarian programs, in a technical or operational role, in at least 3 different contexts
• Senior management role within a complex country programme and/or in a large scale emergency response
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a complex, matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Security management experience across a large programme
• Substantial training and capacity building experience
• Cultural sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Experience of supporting and developing programmatic staff with different backgrounds and expertise
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
• Willingness to travel in developing countries (varying, but expected to be at least 40% of time).
• A degree in a relevant field either in relation to development, disaster management, management