Country Director - Save teh Children Australia - Solomon Islands

Title: Country Director – Solomon Islands
Reporting to: Head of International Development Programs (based in Melbourne Office)
Direct Reports: Operations Director, Area Manager x 3, Grants Coordinator, Child Protection & Juvenile Justice Manager, Program Quality Manager
Location: Solomon Islands (Honiara-based)
Contract Length: 24 month contract


SAVE THE CHILDREN AUSTRALIA
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.
Save the Children Australia manages and implements programs in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. We also support development programs through our Save the Children International partners in selected countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.

KEY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Country Director in the Solomon Islands is a member of Save the Children Australia’s Programs Team, reporting to the Head of International Development Program who is based in the Melbourne Office. The purpose of the this role is the leadership of an in-country programs team to develop and implement Save the Children’s portfolio of programs across the Solomon Islands, delivering immediate and lasting improvements to children’s lives. Save the Children Australia works closely with other members of Save the Children International to achieve this end result.

The Country Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic program development, management of staff (currently approximately 100 staff based in-country), safety and security (including work relating to Save the Children International Cooperation in Emergencies), external relationships (including donors and Save the Children partners), management of resources, quality and risk. This position is instrumental in assisting managers to implement country and thematic strategies for the Solomon Islands. A core responsibility is the capacity building of national staff in program management, reporting, grant management and advocacy.


To apply, please email: careers@savethechildren.org.au

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