Field Manager at Save the Children International

, , South Sudan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Management, Program Implementation, Resource Management, Staff Capacity Development, Stakeholder Representation, Project Design, Grant Management, Budget Holding, Donor Reporting, Security Management, Logistics, Human Resources, Finance, Coordination, Compliance

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TITLE: Field Manager TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Operations LOCATION: Kapoeta (North, South, and East) GRADE: 2 CONTRACT LENGTH: One Year with possibility of extension CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g., once a week or more) or intensively (e.g., four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process for staff. ROLE PURPOSE: The Field Manager will provide leadership and management oversight of Save the Children’s programme in the greater Kapoeta Field Office (North, South, and East) in South Sudan. The post holder will ensure the effective management of programs, resources, staff, and support functions at the field sites and will firmly establish finance, human resources, and operations systems. The Field Manager will actively contribute to the country strategy according to prevailing needs, identify new opportunities for programming, and ensure field-level participation in programme and proposal design. They will also support the capacity development of staff in the field bases. The Field Manager will be an effective representative of Save the Children to local authorities, communities, the UN, INGOs, NGOs, and other stakeholders. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Head of Program Implementation ( HPI) Staff reporting to this post: Direct: Program Coordinators, Project Managers, Supply Chain Officer, HR, and Finance officers. Indirect: Humanitarian Access Coordinator/Manager, the Roving Support function, and the MEAL team will have dotted or horizontal communication. Role Dimensions: South Sudan is one of the most challenging and exciting working environments that Save the Children currently works in. The newest country in the world, its legacy of thirty years of war has yet to be even partly addressed as its new government struggles to both mature and reach out to its people. Save the Children is one of the key actors in South Sudan. As such, the agency not only follows through its own plans but helps shape the strategies and plans of others – advocating with Donors, formulating policies with the government, drawing attention to neglected needs, and leading strategy development in core domains such as Child Protection, Education, Health, Nutrition, WASH, and Livelihoods. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : Operations: Maintain an oversight of the humanitarian situation in the area of responsibility, ensuring that program strategy, development, and implementation are oriented to need and that gaps are addressed Contribute to project design, ensuring that new proposals are in line with Country strategy, feasible and adequately resourced, and support sectoral assessments where necessary Ensure effective coordination and communication flow between departments (thematic and support) to ensure efficient program delivery and a constructive and supportive working environment Ensure timely and quality reporting from all departments and detailed analysis of program status, constraints, and mitigating factors Lead the Field Management Team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of field operations and ensure that programme plans are clearly prioritized and communicated to the support team effectively Ensure appropriate participation of staff in field office/program management and decision making through chairing Field Team meetings and raising issues to the HPI Ensure that complaints from beneficiaries/communities are resolved in a timely manner or reported to the HPI for support Work with the HPI to ensure that relevant contingency planning is developed and fed into emergency preparedness initiatives or responses Create and maintain a master budget for the Bor Field Office and contribute to country plans/strategies. Program/grant management: Oversee the management of all programmes operating in Kapoeta North, South, and East Counties, ensuring that programs are delivered according to grant agreement requirements, recognised humanitarian and Save the Children standards Ensure that activities are appropriately planned and resourced, with workplans, procurement plans, and phased budgets in place for each project, and that progress is systematically monitored every month against targets for both budgets and programmatic targets, and issues are flagged for support in a timely fashion Ensure that kick-off and close-out meetings are held at the field level Ensure that all grants have effective monitoring and evaluation systems and a system of learning and feedback is in place for the field office; actively engage in regular programme monitoring Ensure that internal and donor reporting is of high quality, timely, and informs managerial and strategic decision-making. With the support of the HPI, Director of Program Operation, and relevant Directors, ensure appropriate compliance with systems and procedures (procurement, fleet, warehousing, finance, HR, admin, etc.) in the field offices Manage the Bor field office guesthouses and any sub offices, vehicles, and other assets, and ensure Save the Children’s assets are used according to Save the Children policy and in line with the goals of the program Demonstrate compliance and leadership with Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures Ensure that all field staff have a clear understanding of Save the Children's mission, vision, and values, organizational goals, which are in turn reflected in programme planning, implementation, and staff conduct. Collaborating closely with the HPI and Human Resources (HR), ensure appropriate staffing within the field team, including through leave tracking and timely recruitment Ensure application of Country Office Performance Management Systems, including ongoing feedback and periodic reviews based on clearly defined objectives and staff understanding of their responsibilities Help identify learning needs for the Save the Children team and assist in the organization of training sessions for staff, partners, local authorities, and community members. Actively engage in capacity building where possible Contribute to constructive working relationships between teams and team members and identify ways that all teams and team members can contribute positively to common goals. Coordination of Systems Institutionalization (Human Resources, Finance, and Field Operations) Staff Management: Security management: Maintain a clear overview of the political, legal, and security context and ensure effective security management on field sites Ensure that security incidents are duly reported, information is effectively collected and exchanged with staff and other organisations Assist in the development of security procedures and protocols for the field and ensure an understanding and adherence to them Ensure staff are trained in, and comply with, security procedures and protocols, and flag to the HPI any capacity gaps. Represent Save the Children to local authorities, donors, and members of the humanitarian community. Establish and maintain contact with all key actors relevant to programme implementation (government, ministries, UN, and NGOs) in the local area and share programme successes and challenges Support visits by donors, Members, CO staff, and other visitors. Representation Other Tasks as assigned by the line manager. BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving, and role modelling Save the Children values holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development, and encourages their team to do the same widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others future-oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members, and external partners and supporters values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: develops and encourages new and innovative solutions willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity QUALIFICATIONS Education to Degree level and MSc/MA/MEng level is an advantage in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience. At least two years working in a management-level position EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review, and evaluation, including budget holding responsibilities Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels Substantial experience in office management with a good understanding of logistics, HR, and finance procedures Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues Representational, political awareness, and advocacy skills Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach Able to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles. Desirable Previous experience in Kapoeta and Eastern Equatoria State Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: 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. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. Save the children India employ approximately 300 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.

Responsibilities

The Field Manager will provide leadership and management oversight for Save the Children’s programs across the Kapoeta Field Office areas, ensuring effective management of programs, resources, staff, and support functions at field sites. This includes establishing finance, HR, and operations systems, contributing to country strategy, identifying new programming opportunities, and developing staff capacity.