Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Save the Children Director of Program Operations Job in Nairobi Kenya


Save the Children provides support to children in Kenya through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Health, HIV/AIDS, Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a logistics hub in Garissa. 

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.
 
We are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Director of Program Operations to be based in our Nairobi office. 

As a member of the Senior Management Team and reporting to the Country Director, the Director of Program Operations will share in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office and is responsible for the implementation of all programming in country, including the management of all sub offices, emergency preparedness and response and logistics.
 
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to access a detailed Job Description through the Save the Children website at: www.savethechildren.net/jobs and submit their applications by sending a cover letter and detailed CV with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor. 

The application deadline is 28th August, 2012. 

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Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 
Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.