Job Vacancies Save the Children, September 2010
Job Vacancies Save the Children
Position: Senior Director, Integrated Financial Services and Urban Livelihoods
Closing Date: Sunday, 31 October 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 Director, Integrated Financial Services and Urban Livelihoods. The Senior Director, Integrated Financial Services and Urban Livelihoods (IFSUL), provides leadership for the development of SC programs that integrate financial services and microenterprise development into food security and HIV/AIDS programs. In addition, this position will lead the development of urban livelihoods as a key means of addressing urban food security. The position manages and deploys staff to ensure quality programs throughout SC, developing quality standards for SC’s program implementation. Responsible for portfolio focus, program growth, and shaping advocacy priorities. This position works closely with the Senior Director, Food Security and Livelihoods to develop and implement SC program responses to the child hunger crisis.
Requires Ten to fifteen years or more experience in all aspects of IFSUL and food security programming, including significant work overseas. Strong program design skills and successful program development track record essential. Relevant Masters degree (PhD preferred), and language skills desired. Advanced level of knowledge in programs related to integrated financial services and urban livelihoods, encompassing traditional and new approaches to mitigating risk and promoting household economic and food security, particularly in the context of high HIV prevalence. Experience in a previous director-level position and ability to play a strategic and lead role in developing programs, proposals, and policies. Proven excellence in management of grants and contracts; highly skilled in the provision of technical assistance to field programs. Ability to work effectively with multi-cultural teams, using interpersonal styles to gain acceptance of ideas or plans, modifying behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Excellent written and oral skills in English; relevant second language strongly preferred (French, Spanish). Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
How to apply
Please visit: http://www.savethechildren.org , click on the Careers section for a detailed job description, and to apply; reference Job #4798 EOE M/F/D/V
Reference Code: RW_894RP3-97
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