About the role
We are currently looking for an Operations Manager to join our
team. The Operations Manager can be deployed as a Field Manager for a large
field base or area either at the beginning or the second phase of a large
emergency. They will be expected to lead on all aspects of managing large or
multiple field bases including management of programmes/projects of various
sizes and complexities, budget development and management, agency coordination
and representation at field level, security, logistics, awards management,
including management of multiple teams. The post holder will play a key role in
building capacity at the field level and in the effective scale-up and
management of Save the Children emergency programmes to increase impact and
enable positive change for children.
About HST
HSTs work alongside country, regional and member teams to support
the scale-up and management of international and domestic emergency responses,
enabling positive change for children. The role of the surge staff
varies depending on the needs of the response and could include:
deploying in the first
days or hours following a natural disaster or crisis to lead the first phase of
response to sudden onset emergency;
supporting ongoing emergency
response and recovery work by providing advice, guidance and expertise in a
specific skill area;
Provide short-term interim
cover for country office staff;
supporting delivery
of capacity-building initiatives.
Qualifications
Prior experience working
in emergency response contexts or fragile states.
Recognized management role
in relevant technical areas at both field and country level.
Good analytical skills.
Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence
cross-departmental and cross-sector working.
Proficiency in English and working knowledge of a second language
(French, Spanish, or Arabic) is a must.
How To Apply
