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Job Vacancies Save the Children
Position: Senior Specialist, Program
Closing date: 30 Nov 2010
Location: United States of America (the)

Save the Children US, the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the U.S. and around the world seeks a Senior Specialist, Program to manage day-to-day operations of and technical assistance to program activities for Save the Children’s Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP)programs worldwide. Working closely with the MCHIP Deputy Director, the Newborn Health Team Leader and technical staff in headquarters and country offices, the Senior Specialist will provide strategic, technical and programmatic oversight for the design, development, and implementation of SC’s MCHIP programs. The Senior Specialist will also ensure regular communication and strong collaboration between SC and MCHIP partners, with donor representatives, as well as with SNL, DHN and SC support functions, including finance and grants management.

Requires an Advanced degree in public health or related field; minimum 5 years experience managing international health programs. Strong programming, management and technical skills, specifically with MCH in developing countries. Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills and in facilitation, team building and coordination. Knowledge of USAID and other donor programming priorities and technical requirements, including grants, sub-grant agreements and technical assistance support. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated collaborative relationship with field-based international donor agencies. Experience in the development of strategic and operational plans in cooperation with others who represent a wide range of interests and needs. Ability to interact with established networks of senior level international health professionals, donors, and other partners; field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming and the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously; appreciation for economic and socio-cultural differences in countries, preferably having lived and worked in one or more low resource settings; ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time to developing countries.

How to apply
Please visit: www.savethechildren.org, click on the Careers section for a detailed job description, and to apply; reference Job #4931 EOE M/F/D/V
Reference Code: RW_89RJU8-62

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