Papua New Guinea: Program Director, PNG

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Papua New Guinea
Closing date: 21 Oct 2014

· International (unaccompanied) post

· Based in Port Moresby

· Work for an Internationally recognised NGO

About us
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent development agency for children.We protect and support children in need. We save lives in emergencies. We stand up for children’s rights.
About the role

You will be responsible for the overall development, funding and implementation of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children in PNG. You will ensure the achievement of project objectives in line with agreed budgets and donor requirements, and will provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation for development programs and emergency responses.

This role is a member of the Papua New Guinea Senior Management Team and reports directly to the Country Director.

You will have

· 5 years progressively senior experience of managing or coordinating multi-sector and multi-location programs, preferably including experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, health and nutrition, HIV/AIDs, and emergencies.

· Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

· Strong report writing ability, with a clear understanding of program logic.

· Demonstrated experience in designing, developing and managing development projects in an international context.

· Demonstrated experience in monitoring project implementation, technically and financially.

· Proven and significant experience in successful fundraising with a variety of key international donors.

· Previous work experience in recognised leadership roles in relevant technical areas at both field and country level.

· Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems.

· Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels.

· Resource management, training, capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills.

· Proven understanding of multiple donor requirements and multiple budget management experience. Previous experience working and living in a developing country, preferably in the Pacific.

· Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity and gender awareness.

· Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant and related discipline in social and international development.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your Cover letter and Resume via our careers pagehttp://www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers Applications close 21 October 2014 All applicants must undergo a National Police Check, Working with Children Check and sign the Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

Although this role does not require working rights within Australia, the successful candidate will need the right to enter Australia.