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Programme Manager (PM) is responsible for Save the Children International’s (SCI) Livelihoods and Education portfolios in Hatay. The post holder will ensure that all livelihoods and education projects are implemented according to a workplan and with high quality, reports are submitted on time, and donor policies and regulations are followed with regards to financial, administrative and visibility compliance. PM will be responsible for management of relationships with partners regarding timely implementation of project activities.
PM is also expected to contribute to new project design, and represent and advocate for Save the Children’s work and organizational priorities in relevant sectors with external parties, including government representatives, communities, donors, UN and other humanitarian agencies operating in the area.
Bachelor’s degree, and preferably post-graduate university degree, in social sciences.
At least 5 years demonstrated experience in programme management in humanitarian or development sectors, particularly Livelihoods or Early Recovery programmes
Strong understanding of local market needs in early recovery phase, technical knowledge on TVET, employability and entrepreneurship programmes with a focus on adolescents and youth
Understanding of humanitarian and development issues, vulnerable populations’ needs, and social cohesion
Previous experience of managing and coaching a team, project management and partnership management
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
Experience and ability to represent an organization effectively in external forums.
A high level of written and spoken English and Turkish
Desirable:
Expertise in Livelihoods and Education
Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, advocacy, communication, and tact
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
Speaking skills in Arabic
Position holder will be based in Hatay, therefore legal right to work in Türkiye is necessary at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated in a rolling basis.
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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Save the Children is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating discrimination. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation etc., including a range of different experiences and capabilities helps us understand, represent and serve children better. Therefore all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
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