Job ID
42393
Job Title
Deputy Director Operations (National) - Damascus
To work for
Save the Children
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states
Previous experience capacity building/ mentoring/ coaching
Solid understanding of humanitarian principles and Field Office Management.
Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential
Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
Significant previous experience of managing a team
Previous experience of project management, including multi sector programmes
Budget management experience including institutional donors
Security management experience in insecure environments
Field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
Demonstrable experience of MEAL and beneficiary accountability
Excellent communication skills
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
Multi site management experience
ECHO,FCDO, BHA programme management experience
National level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
Media trained
Essential
Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states
Previous experience capacity building/ mentoring/ coaching
Solid understanding of humanitarian principles and Field Office Management.
Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential
Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
Significant previous experience of managing a team
Previous experience of project management, including multi sector programmes
Budget management experience including institutional donors
Security management experience in insecure environments
Field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
Demonstrable experience of MEAL and beneficiary accountability
Excellent communication skills
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
Multi site management experience
ECHO,FCDO, BHA programme management experience
National level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
Media trained
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Apply before 27 March 25
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Apply before 27 March 25
Salary and Benefits
TITLE: Deputy Director Operations (National)
LOCATION: Damascus, Aleppo, Raqqa
LOCATION: Damascus, Aleppo, Raqqa
About us
The Organization
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 13, 2025
Expiry Date
Apr 12, 2025
CV Language
English