About the job

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises. Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is seeking a Lead for the Global Partnership for Education Program Support Function in Somalia. Save the Children was awarded the role of Grant Agent for the implementation of the Systems Transformation Grant both the 80% initial allocation and 20% top-up allocation. The GPE Partnership Compact Grant will contribute to transforming the education system, dramatically increasing access to education, and improving the quality of education, while also making service delivery more equitable, inclusive, efficient, and effective, and strengthening the capacity of the Government to deliver on its mandate.

The GPE Support Function Head is a member of the senior leadership team for the GPE program and will oversee the support function of the program such as the operations, procurement, finance, supply chain, and provide administrative oversight of the GPE program. S/he will also oversee compliance aspects of the program and will be the contact person for the project when it comes to financial donor reporting, the program's yearly audits, and other grant contract management. The holder of this position will also be responsible for the fiduciary responsibility of the grant agent in ensuring that funds through the TSA are managed in line with donor requirements as well as the national procurement laws of Somalia.

Scope For Role

Reports to: GPE Chief of Party.

Staff reporting to this post:  GPE Support Function staff (Finance Manager, GPE Procurement Coordinator and others as appropriate).

Dimensions: The position holder will work closely with the GPE team and the wider SCI country and area teams.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in relevant field (e.g. MBA, economics, finance, etc).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in financial management, compliance, procurement.
• Prior experience working with government systems (e.g. TSA) is a must.
• Prior experience working on GPE funded programs is a must.
• Prior experience in partnership management in particular MOECHE/MOEs/MOF.

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, consortium members, and other stakeholders, at national and sub-national levels.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in building the Ministry of Education and devolved structures capacity in developing and realizing education strategic plans to provide quality Education services.
• Demonstrated experience of supervising and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the dynamics in Somalia's Education system.
• Strong management skills, leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfil the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (professional level proficiency) and Somali language is mandatory.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International's aims, values and principles.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports. A high level of written and spoken English.

Application Information:

Please apply in English saving your cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document.

For more information about Save the Children in Somalia and to see a full a job description, visit our website at SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Application will be closed on 3rd April 2024

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.

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