Director of Program Implementation

Save the Children, the world’s largest independent organization for children, delivers immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives all over the world.

Save the Children (SC) works to promote every child’s rights to survival, protection, participation and development as set forth in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.  The current programme focuses on the following core sectors: Health and Nutrition; HIV/AIDS prevention; Care and support; Education; Child protection; Child-focused emergency preparedness and response; Climate Change adaption Child rights agenda, including Civil society development, Economic opportunities, Child poverty Research, and Advocacy for child-friendly development policy and practice.

We are looking for candidates (both international and national) for:
Vacancy: Director of Program Implementation
Based in Hanoi

Main Responsibilities: The Director of Program Implementation contributes to the direction and coordination of Save the Children Vietnam Office. The Director of Program Implementation in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in the country, including management of all sub offices, and emergency preparedness and response (including DRR) for the Country Office in Vietnam.

He/she will also establish systems, support set up of sub offices when applicable and focus on partner engagement and direct implementation. The post-holder will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets. They will take leadership on aspects related to staffing structure and management, security and logistics planning for programme implementation, and implementation of M&E systems.

Political and economic reforms have recently moved Vietnam from lower to middle income status ushering remarkable progress in reducing poverty.  However, despite this record progress, economic inequality by geography and ethnic group and their negative impact on child rights and exclusion issues, remains at the top of government priorities. SCI in Vietnam has therefore the potential to create new opportunities for addressing children’s needs and rights deprivations in a sustainable manner by modelling new ways of working, influencing national policy, building child focused coalitions through a variety of mechanisms such as consortia with local partners, public engagement, collaboration with businesses and so forth, in a manner that is informed by SC’s new global campaign and our theory of change. In this context, influencing national policies with rigorous evidences – generated by our programmes - of what works to improve the lives of Vietnam most marginalised and most deprived children will increasingly play a key role and it is an area where Save the Children in Vietnam would like to develop its work and expertise.

The Role will contribute to increasing country’s funding portfolio in line with the Country Strategy Plan, through contributing to program design and development of funding proposals. The Role will ensure close collaboration with Program Development, Quality and Advocacy Department, Awards department and Finance and Support Services Department. 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.

The post holder will lead on achievement of the global Operations KPIs, and contribute to achievement of Programme and other global KPIs.

Essential

• A minimum of 5 years management experience in an INGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
• Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• Previous  experience  of managing  and  developing  a  team  and  the  ability  to  lead, motivate and develop others
• A very good understanding of at least one of the sectoral programs
• Good understanding of logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
• Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors
• Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• An  in-depth  understanding  of  national  and  international  development  issues  in particular in relation to children
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• 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
• Advanced fluency in both written and spoken English

Desirable

• Training, capacity building, coaching and mentorship skills
• Strong skills and proven experience in change  management processes
• Fluency in written and spoken Vietnamese

Please send CV and a completed application form, contact of three referees and a covering letter in English addressing the list of competencies to: 4th Floor, Machinco Building, No. 444 Hoang Hoa Tham street, Tay Ho District Hanoi or by Email: [email protected]

The SC’s application form and full job description are available at the website: http://savethechildrenvietnam.wordpress.com/vacancy

The closing date for application is 5 pm on 23rd April 2017. Applications will be treated in confidence. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and CVs cannot be returned.

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, and our people are as diverse as the challenge we face.  We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, race, national origin, religion, or sexual orientation.