The role

We are currently looking for Field Coordination Manager to be based in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Role Purpose

The Field Coordination Manager is responsible for ensuring quality, integration and accountability of needs based programming in an area of operation. He / She will be expected to lead on all community mobilisation activities and gain a strong insight into the vulnerabilities, strengths and dynamics of the community. In doing so, they will be able to maximise inclusion, cultural and gender sensitivity of Save the Children’s operations and ensure the flexibility and agility to respond to high vulnerability and emergency needs. By having visibility of all work by both Save the Children and other actors, they will be in a position to coordinate activities at the field level through the sectoral line management to maximise the impact we have for children

Qualifications and experience

Essential

Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states
Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential
Significant field experience and/or education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject
Previous experience of managing a team
Previous experience of project management, including multi sector programmes
Security management experience in insecure environments
Field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
Demonstrable experience of MEAL and significant experience in beneficiary accountability and community participation.
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Excellent communication skills
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable

Previous experience working with Rohingya communities
Relevant language skills
Multi-site management experience
National level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
Media trained
Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension

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

Closing date for this advert is 23 February 2018.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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