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Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. Our Vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. In Zambia, Save the Children works in the following Thematic areas: Education, Health& Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance and Child Poverty; including Humanitarian response. Save the Children wishes to invite qualified individuals to apply for the following new position: Role Purpose: The Health & Nutrition Manager will be responsible for the ensuring the high quality implementation of program activities across all health projects including new business development to support expansion of the health and nutrition programme (in collaboration with PDQ and other thematic staff) in Zambia. The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring programme development through the identification of new opportunities together with field staff and the thematic advisors, programme design and development of high quality proposals. (S)He will strengthen the quality of programme implementation through identification of staff capacity gaps and instituting capacity building strategies, supervision and technical support to implementation working with HQ technical advisors, institutionalize quality in report writing as well as the use of data for decision making through robust monitoring and evaluation (working with the MEAL team). The Health & Nutrition manager is also expected to provide technical leadership and guidance to field technical teams and ensure programme design and implementation is in line with the health and nutrition strategy within the Zambia Country Strategic Plan. She/ He will work under the direct line management of Program Operations Director and is also expected to work closely with the health and nutrition technical backstops. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Programme Quality Provide technical leadership for the implementation of Save the Children in health and nutrition program in Zambia, consistent with the CO health and nutrition strategy and in line with the MoH strategy and guidelines; Provide oversight of the sponsorship MNCHN and SHN; Provide technical leadership in the identification of new business development opportunities and preparation of funding proposals in collaboration with the relevant technical and support staff; Ensure integration and coordination among the various Save the Children projects contributing to the overall goal of the organization through strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration; Ensure high quality reporting (both internal and external) with accurate, reliable information and that reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner according to the reporting timelines; Strengthen the health team’s technical capacity for effective project management through identification of training needs and putting in place capacity building and mentoring strategies; Support the recruitment and induction of health staff and consultants. Monitoring and Evaluation Participate in development of M&E frameworks, work plans and program evaluations; Work with the MEAL team to develop and implement robust systems for gathering evidence and measuring impact and ensure high quality data collection, analysis and use of health data for informed decision making and reporting; Conduct regular field monitoring visits to provide support to implementation and assess quality of implementation using the quality benchmarks; Ensure that quarterly health sector project review meetings are held and reports with clear action points are raised and actioned ; Support in planning of assessments and surveys and ensure best practice through the implementation and dissemination of findings and results; Ensure that beneficiary accountability is taken into consideration from programme design to implementation; Promote the sharing of best practice and learning in relation to programming, advocacy and campaign activities within the CO and externally. Representation and advocacy Represent Save the Children at national level fora in order to increase visibility and networking opportunities between different stakeholders in the health sector; Build and maintain relationships within MoH and NFNC (National Food and Nutrition Commission) at the national level and with provincial health offices, DHOs and other sub-national district and municipal partners; Build and maintain relationships with the donor community to ensure that Save the Children’s work is highlighted and create opportunities for funding; Serve as the principal health technical focal point for Save the Children, preparing briefing materials and reports on the health and nutrition portfolio for donors, SMT and visitors where necessary; Ensure that regular and effective communications are maintained with Health Technical Advisors (both Regional & Member services) and other sectors within the organization for smooth program operations and implementation; Work with the project teams and the thematic backstops to identify key health and nutrition advocacy issues and develop an advocacy strategy as well as mainstream advocacy within all health and nutrition programmes. Grants Management: In collaboration with the Operations Director, participate in kick off and close out meetings and ensure all health and nutrition work plans are in place and being followed by the project implementation teams. He/She will provide support to implementation of these work plans including support to work plan adjustments as necessary; Provide support in the preparation and implementation of where possible support detailed project spending, procurement and work plans for the all health and nutrition projects in the CO and field offices. Finance: Monitor and ensure effective budget responsibility for the health nutrition component of projects; Ensure that the scheme of delegation, finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are strictly adhered to; Work with the awards team to ensure compliance to donor regulations for all health and nutrition grants at Country Office and field offices. Human Resources: Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to Child Safeguarding, Child Protection policy, Code of Contact, and Fraud and Dishonest policy, Gender, Diversity and Non-discrimination, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant policies; Review the structure of the health and nutrition teams periodically and map out the staffing needs in alignment with program size and any expansion plans. This will include participation in the recruitment of health and nutrition staff to fill in gaps identified in order to advance the CO health and nutrition agenda; Ensure that the health and nutrition programme staffs under his/her management have clearly defined objectives and understand their responsibilities. In addition to the above listed

Save the Children We're determined to achieve dramatic change for the world's most vulnerable children and we have a huge sense of pride in what we do. all applications must be submitted online following the links below. • The Health & Nutrition Manager will be responsible for the ensuring the high quality implementation of program activities across all health projects including new business development to support expansion of the health and nutrition programme (in collaboration with PDQ and other thematic staff) in Zambia. The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring programme development through the identification of new opportunities together with field staff and the thematic advisors, programme design and development of high quality proposals. (S)He will strengthen the quality of programme implementation through identification of staff capacity gaps and instituting capacity building strategies, supervision and technical support to implementation working with HQ technical advisors, institutionalize quality in report writing as well as the use of data for decision making through robust monitoring and evaluation (working with the MEAL team). The Health & Nutrition manager is also expected to provide technical leadership and guidance to field technical teams and ensure programme design and implementation is in line with the health and nutrition strategy within the Zambia Country Strategic Plan. She/ He will work under the direct line management of Program Operations Director and is also expected to work closely with the health and nutrition technical backstops. Key Areas Of Accountabilities • Provide technical leadership for the implementation of Save the Children in health and nutrition program in Zambia, consistent with the CO health and nutrition strategy and in line with the MoH strategy and guidelines; • Provide oversight of the sponsorship MNCHN and SHN; • Provide technical leadership in the identification of new business development opportunities and preparation of funding proposals in collaboration with the relevant technical and support staff; • Ensure integration and coordination among the various Save the Children projects contributing to the overall goal of the organization through strengthening inter-sectoral collaboration; • Ensure high quality reporting (both internal and external) with accurate, reliable information and that reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner according to the reporting timelines; • Strengthen the health team’s technical capacity for effective project management through identification of training needs and putting in place capacity building and mentoring strategies; • Support the recruitment and induction of health staff and consultants. Monitoring and Evaluation • Participate in development of M&E frameworks, work plans and program evaluations; • Work with the MEAL team to develop and implement robust systems for gathering evidence and measuring impact and ensure high quality data collection, analysis and use of health data for informed decision making and reporting; • Conduct regular field monitoring visits to provide support to implementation and assess quality of implementation using the quality benchmarks; • Ensure that quarterly health sector project review meetings are held and reports with clear action points are raised and actioned ; • Support in planning of assessments and surveys and ensure best practice through the implementation and dissemination of findings and results; • Ensure that beneficiary accountability is taken into consideration from programme design to implementation; • Promote the sharing of best practice and learning in relation to programming, advocacy and campaign activities within the CO and externally. Representation and advocacy • Represent Save the Children at national level fora in order to increase visibility and networking opportunities between different stakeholders in the health sector; • Build and maintain relationships within MoH and NFNC (National Food and Nutrition Commission) at the national level and with provincial health offices, DHOs and other sub-national district and municipal partners; • Build and maintain relationships with the donor community to ensure that Save the Children’s work is highlighted and create opportunities for funding;Serve as the principal health technical focal point for Save the Children, preparing briefing materials and reports on the health and nutrition portfolio for donors, SMT and visitors where necessary; • Ensure that regular and effective communications are maintained with Health Technical Advisors (both Regional & Member services) and other sectors within the organization for smooth program operations and implementation; • Work with the project teams and the thematic backstops to identify key health and nutrition advocacy issues and develop an advocacy strategy as well as mainstream advocacy within all health and nutrition programmes. Grants Management: • In collaboration with the Operations Director, participate in kick off and close out meetings and ensure all health and nutrition work plans are in place and being followed by the project implementation teams • He/She will provide support to implementation of these work plans including support to work plan adjustments as necessary; • Provide support in the preparation and implementation of where possible support detailed project spending, procurement and work plans for the all health and nutrition projects in the CO and field offices. Finance: • Monitor and ensure effective budget responsibility for the health nutrition component of projects; • Ensure that the scheme of delegation, finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are strictly adhered to; • Work with the awards team to ensure compliance to donor regulations for all health and nutrition grants at Country Office and field offices. Human Resources: • Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to Child Safeguarding, Child Protection policy, Code of Contact, and Fraud and Dishonest policy, Gender, Diversity and Non-discrimination, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and other relevant policies; • Review the structure of the health and nutrition teams periodically and map out the staffing needs in alignment with program size and any expansion plans. This will include participation in the recruitment of health and nutrition staff to fill in gaps identified in order to advance the CO health and nutrition agenda; • Ensure that the health and nutrition programme staffs under his/her management have clearly defined objectives and understand their responsibilities. • In addition to the above listed responsibilities the job holder will also be responsible for any other duty deemed necessary/relevant by the Line Manager. Qualifications and experience • Qualified Clinical health professional (Medical Doctor, clinical officer, graduate nurse) with advanced degree

Save the Children uses a holistic approach to help us achieve more for children, and to use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Local Consultancy for data Collectors for an assessment of district level coordination in Zambia Rising project sites: Responsibilities Background • The purpose of the documentation exercise is to generate knowledge on the district structures for documentation, learning and replication of similar approaches that provide evidence of success as well as documentation of any challenges/remaining gaps • The objectives of the assessment are to document the successes achieved, challenges/ remaining gaps faced by the Zambia Rising project’s support to district coordination structures and individual District Child Protection Committee members • To assess the capacity of the district structures in developing and reviewing the joint multi-sectoral work plans, M&E plans, data dashboards and using the data for decision making; the ability of the district structures to coordinate district stakeholders including private sector engagement and contribution to district planned activities; to identify a “minimum package” for successful coordination at district level that the Government can learn from for future scale up • To identify promising strategies and interventions from the project to build sustainable district coordination structures and to identify and document best practices and promising approaches in the implementation of activities for children and adolescents using the district structures • The data will be collected in eight districts across five provinces namely: Luapula, Copperbelt, Southern and Central provinces with the addition of one or two comparison districts. Scope of Work • Inception meeting with the Zambia Rising management and assessment teams; • Assist in refining the data collection tools during the training for data collectors; • Participate in the pre-test of the data collection tools; • Assist in refining the data collection tools based on the pre-test; • As part of the assessment team under Zambia Rising, conduct data collection using the agreed methodology and tools; • Clean the qualitative data scripts in preparation for analysis; • Participate in meetings/trainings with the Zambia Rising team in preparation for the data collection visits; • Participate in any analysis, additional data collection or reporting as needed. Deliverables • Pre-test of tools conducted; • Data collection visits conducted; • Consolidated and cleaned data scripts submitted; • District assessment report produced based on the report structure to be provided. Approach • Zambia Rising envisage the assignment to be conducted largely through field data collection by talking to the relevant beneficiaries of the project interventions which includes the government line ministries, civil society organisations and private sector organisations in addition to review of literature Qualifications • Minimum of a first degree in Social Sciences, Social Services, Health or equivalent in experience; • Demonstrated experience and provision of technical assistance to USAID Orphans and Vulnerable Children programming in African contexts; • Good understanding of PEPFAR interventions related to OVC programming, understanding of the Zambian context and Save the Children OVC Systems Strengthening interventions in Zambia; • Experience in organisational development and capacity building approaches, result-based management, as well as strategic planning; • Experience in conducting assessments and project evaluations; • Experience in working with development partners, NGOs, central and local government; • Analytical, communication and English report writing skills; • Excellent facilitation skills and; • Fluency in spoken English and any of the three languages spoken in the data collection sites, namely; Nyanja, Bemba and Tonga. Reporting structure • The consultants will report to the Zambia Rising project Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor to report on progress made on the various tasks until the assignment is executed in full • During, the field work, the consultants will be supervised by the Zambia Rising staff that they will be paired with • After the data collection exercise, the consultants will submit the data scripts to the field supervisor who will review and submit to the M&E advisor Timeframe • The consultancy will require seven (7) working days including two (2) days training, five (5) days for data collection and two (2) days for cleaning the scripts and writing the field report • The timeframe will be from mid-February 2018 to end of February 2018 How to apply Submit their letter of interest and curriculum vitae to the Human Resource Director t at Save the Children’s Offices: Quote the job title as “Local Consultancy – Data Collectors for Zambia Rising project”. 16-794, off Alick Nkata Road, Lusaka.

Save the Children aims to be a place where world class people of diverse backgrounds work together to support to improve the lives of children. We also need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. When you are applying for a role with us, please ensure that you provide us with details of your work experience and some detail around your responsibilities within each role. All jobs close at midnight GMT on the date specified. Scope of Role: Reports to: Awards Manager Staff reporting to this post: TBA Key Areas of Accountability: Award Management • Support the AM to ensure that award management systems and processes are successfully implemented across the life of an award and key controls are in place to support effective management of the funding portfolio and compliance with the donor requirements. • Provide coordination to proposal development and review processes, ensuring all staff inputs happen in timely and effective manner and advise on donor compliance requirements to ensure high quality and on time proposals. • Support the AM in leading Award Kick-Off meetings to ensure that all award information is shared effectively with relevant staff across the country office (including field offices) and partners. • Support to establish systems for regular award monitoring across the country office and facilitate regular meetings with key stakeholders. • Support the Program Operations Director to ensure that performance on individual awards is tracked effectively, risks and issues are flagged and action taken as appropriate. • Work with the AM to support the finance team on master budget development, cost allocation, monitoring of award budgets, phasing and forecasting, in particular ensuring alignment between the master budget and funding tracker. • Support the AM to coordinate the processes for donor reporting to ensure that reports are high quality, delivered on time and supported by auditable records. This includes assessing and making recommendations to improve the reconciliation process (reporting assurance mechanism) between Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Distribution, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) that will ensure accountable reporting to donors. Partnerships • Work with relevant program staff to ensure all implementing partners undergo legal vetting and capacity assessment prior to commencing work with Save the Children. • Ensure that all partners are engaged with appropriate agreements and effective monitoring systems are in place so that partner delivery meets donor expectations and requirements. • Work with program staff to ensure relevant donor requirements are effectively communicated and understood by implementing partners. Compliance (systems, processes, donor) • Understanding of SCI processes and other key donor requirements and communication and adherence to these • Understanding of the Award Management System (AMS) and reporting functions, and ensure AMS is up to date to drive data quality • Support in driving AMS data completeness and quality for relevant awards • Support kick off meetings led by the Award Manager and the communication of compliance requirements across the CO Monitoring and analysis • Provide support and review of proposal budgets to identify budget lines for review or omitted costs • Work with Operations team and budget holders to develop budgets • Financial analysis skills to perform award monitoring processes, highlight financial issues to Overseers and Budget Holders and perform further analysis to resolve issues identified • Understanding of donor reporting codes (DRC) budget codes and ability to work with Program team to determine appropriate structure of cost • Ensure adherence to donor budgeting formats to support budget holder understanding Portfolio management and strategy • Support AM Manager to perform portfolio level monitoring and analysis and follow up issues identified • Support in producing management reports in line with country office key performance indicators (KPIs) Support Award Manager on the regular award review processes on designated awards Qualifications • University degree in International Development, Business Administration, Finance or relevant field. • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills • Experience managing grants, contracts & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders and guidelines (e.g. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA, SIDA etc.) • Relevant experience managing donor funded projects with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those applying partnership approaches • Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities. • Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must • Ability to proactively identify issues and solve problems • Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures • Excellent time management and planning capacity • Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses Behaviours (Values In Practice) Accountability: • Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. • Collaboration: • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength • Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions • Willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: • Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity How to apply Send your details to the link below:

Save the Children aims to be a place where world class people of diverse backgrounds work together to support to improve the lives of children. We also need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. When you are applying for a role with us, please ensure that you provide us with details of your work experience and some detail around your responsibilities within each role. All jobs close at midnight GMT on the date specified. Reports to: Director of Programme Operations Grade: 3 Contract Length: up to five (5) months Location: Nchelenge Child Safeguarding: Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff Role Purpose: • The Refugee Programming Coordinator will manage the design and implementation of Education and Child Protection programmatic and operational activities in the Nchelenge and Chiengi field location in Zambia • Refugees from DRC have been entering into northern Zambia at an increasing rate and the CO has decided to categorize and respond. The Refugee Programming Coordinator will report to the Director of Programme Operations and support the development and initial delivery of response activities, attend local coordination mechanisms, built a response team, work as Safety and Security Focal Point in Nchelenge, and support proposal development in coordination with the Country Office. Key Areas Of Accountability Programme Support • Lead on setting up project / field site • Manage the design and implementation of Education and Child Protection programme and operational activities in northern/Luapula province of Zambia • Manage implementation of award portfolio, ensuring that projects and reports are delivered according to SC and donor contractual requirements, within the agreed timescale and budget. • Support the development of a response strategy and lead on proposal writing • Develop and manage relevant multi-sector and multi-site budgets, as needed, ensuring proper authorisation and monitoring expenditure in line with SC and donor budgets, award management and financial guidelines, preparing budget plans, supervising variance analysis reports, and managing all sub-budget holders and sub award recipients. • Oversee multi agency coordination at field base level and in coordination with the Country Office in Lusaka. • Prepare and oversee programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities. • Implement effective safety and security procedures for the field base, ensuring staff compliance and that new programmes are built around security considerations • Manage logistics processes to procure, store and distribute stock, supplies and services for the timely delivery of project objectives within the field base • Develop and implement participatory assessment to contribute to programme planning and MEAL processes • Manage and motivate field base staff to perform highly in their respective roles and responsibilities. This will include leading on staffing structure, recruitment, performance management and implementing staff welfare policy • To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter. Capacity Building: • Identify learning and training opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff. Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning: • Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed • Contribute to communications and media work., representing the organisation at field level to media, local government and other fora as required General • Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures Competencies For This Role: • Delivering results • Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for • children, continually improving their own performance or that of the team/ organisation. • Level required: Skilled • Innovating and adapting • Develops and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in ever-changing and • uncertain global and working environments. • Level required: Skilled • Problem solving and Decision Making • Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information • from within or outside the organisation. • Level required: Skilled Qualifications • Degree in Education, Social Sciences or any relevant qualification, • Significant relevant experience of working in the in-country humanitarian teams/programmes and/or being deployed to humanitarian responses in other countries • Demonstrable understanding of education system and Child protection trends in Zambia a plus, • Previous experience in Safety and Security management skills a must, • Previous experience of managing a team • Previous experience of programme and project management • Demonstrable project budget management experience • Management experience of single site and multi-sector programme • Experience of identifying education and child protection advocacy issues at field level, or supporting efforts at national level • Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports • Excellent communication skills • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy • A high level of written and spoken English • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. • Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support Desirable • Multi-site management experience • Experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability • Experience of local level co-ordination with key stakeholders and other NGOs • Fluent in French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic How to apply Send your details to the link below:

Save the Children aims to be a place where world class people of diverse backgrounds work together to support to improve the lives of children. We also need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. When you are applying for a role with us, please ensure that you provide us with details of your work experience and some detail around your responsibilities within each role. All jobs close at midnight GMT on the date specified. Deputy Field Office Manager - Zambia Team/Programme: Programme Operations Team, Zambia Grade: 2 Post Type: National Child Safeguarding: • Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people Role Purpose: The Deputy Field Office Manager is responsible for supporting development and management of the field office; working in collaboration with Sponsorship Field Office Manager The Deputy Field Office Manager will ensure proper coordination of field activities/tasks related to humanitarian response, Human Resources, finance, logistics, administration, security • The post-holder will also be expected to effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budget Scope Of Role: Reports to: Sponsorship Field Office Manager Staff directly reporting to this post: Education Project Manager, Health & Nutrition Project Manager, Finance Coordinator, HR /Admin Officer, IT Officer, Logistics Officer. Main Responsibilities • Oversee that support services work is closely aligned with Save the Children organisational objectives, is implemented in strict conformity with organisation policies/ procedures, donor agreements, and meets the highest standards of technical quality • Provide support to Sponsorship Field Office Manager for management of all support services /activities in the field office. • Work with logistics teams to ensure timely procurement, storage and distribution of supplies and services for the timely delivery of project objectives. • Ensure high quality reports on operational aspects against the indicators agreed in relevant work plans • Support adherence to financial and budget holder reporting requirements, support the preparation of timely donor proposals and adherence to donor and Save the Children reporting deadlines • Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to • Participate in the elaboration and implementation of the Country Strategy Plan (CSP), the Country Annual Plan, and other strategic planning processes as may be required by the Zambia programme • Manage and motivate staff under his/her direct supervision, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance • Ensure optimal security management procedures and practices are in place and continually monitor the security situation, adapting staff safety procedures accordingly • Ensure that security guidelines are updated and adhered to • Manage team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly. • Ensure compliance with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child Safeguarding health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies. • The Children values. • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their teams), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters. • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength. • Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions. • Willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: • Honest, encourages openness and transparency. Qualifications • Graduate Level In Development Studies Or Equivalent. • Four (4) years’ work experience of managing field based operations in challenging areas. • Extensive experience in operations management and ability to lead and support a team working from remote locations • Proven experience supervising large teams • Strong team management and capacity-building skills and experience. • Solid experience in budget management in line with standard procedures. • Experience in management of Human Resources, finance, logistics, administration and IT. • Ability to support project proposal development and high quality reports. • A high level of written and spoken English. • Ability to work with limited supervision and to use own initiative. • Ability to analyze information, evaluates options, think and plan strategically. • Politically and culturally sensitive, with patience, tact and diplomacy. • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills • Skills And Behaviours (Our Values In Practice) • Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save How to apply Send your details to the link below:

Save the Children aims to be a place where world class people of diverse backgrounds work together to support to improve the lives of children. We also need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. When you are applying for a role with us, please ensure that you provide us with details of your work experience and some detail around your responsibilities within each role. All jobs close at midnight GMT on the date specified. Responsibilities Team/Programme: Programme Operations Grade: 2 Contract Type: National Child Safeguarding: • Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people Role Purpose: • The Health & Nutrition Manager will be responsible for the ensuring the high quality implementation of program activities across all health projects including new business development to support expansion of the health and nutrition programme (in collaboration with PDQ and other thematic staff) in Zambia • The Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring programme development through the identification of new opportunities together with field staff and the thematic advisors, programme design and development of high quality proposals • (S)He will strengthen the quality of programme implementation through identification of staff capacity gaps and instituting capacity building strategies, supervision and technical support to implementation working with HQ technical advisors, institututionalise quality in report writing as well as the use of data for decision making through robust monitoring and evaluation (working with the MEAL team) • The Health & Nutrition manager is also expected to provide technical leadership and guidance to field technical teams and ensure programme design and implementation is in line with the health and nutrition strategy within the Zambia Country Strategic Plan • She/ He will work under the direct line management of Program Operations Director and is also expected to work closely with the health and nutrition technical backstops Scope Of Role: Reports to: Programme Operations Director • Dotted Line Reporting –PDQ Director • Line Management Responsibility: - Direct: Senior Newborn Technical Advisor, Project Manager -Systems for Better (SBH), Nutrition Advisor, HIV Project Manager - Indirect: Health & Nutrition Project Manager, Health Coordinator Key Areas Of Accountabilities • Strategy and Programme Quality • Provide technical leadership for the implementation of Save the Children in health and nutrition program in Zambia, consistent with the CO health and nutrition strategy and in line with the MoH strategy and guidelines. • Provide oversight of the sponsorship MNCHN and SHN. • Provide technical leadership in the identification of new business development opportunities and preparation of funding proposals in collaboration with the relevant technical and support staff • Ensure integration and coordination among the various Save the Children projects contributing to the overall goal of the organization through strengthening intersectoral collaboration. • Ensure high quality reporting (both internal and external) with accurate, reliable information and that reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner according to the reporting timelines. • Strengthen the health team’s technical capacity for effective project management through identification of training needs and putting in place capacity building and mentoring strategies. • Support the recruitment and induction of health staff and consultants Monitoring and Evaluation • Participate in development of M&E frameworks, work plans and program evaluations • Work with the MEAL team to develop and implement robust systems for gathering evidence and measuring impact and ensure high quality data collection, analysis and use of health data for informed decision making and reporting • Conduct regular field monitoring visits to provide support to implementation and assess quality of implementation using the quality benchmarks. • Ensure that quarterly health sector project review meetings are held and reports with clear action points are raised and actioned • Support in planning of assessments and surveys and ensure best practice through the implementation and dissemination of findings and results • Ensure that beneficiary accountability is taken into consideration from programme design to implementation • Promote the sharing of best practice and learning in relation to programming, advocacy and campaign activities within the CO and externally. Representation and advocacy • Represent Save the Children at national level fora in order to increase visibility and networking opportunities between different stakeholders in the health sector • Build and maintain relationships within MoH and NFNC (National Food and Nutrition Commission) at the national level and with provincial health offices, DHOs and other sub-national district and municipal partners. • Build and maintain relationships with the donor community to ensure that Save the Children’s work is highlighted and create opportunities for funding. • Serve as the principal health technical focal point for Save the Children, preparing briefing materials and reports on the health and nutrition portfolio for donors, SMT and visitors where necessary • Ensure that regular and effective communications are maintained with Health Technical Advisors (both Regional & Member services) and other sectors within the organization for smooth program operations and implementation • Work with the project teams and the thematic backstops to identify key health and nutrition advocacy issues and develop an advocacy strategy as well as mainstream advocacy within all health and nutrition programmes. Grants Management: • In collaboration with the Ops director, participate in kick off and close out meetings and ensure all health and nutrition work plans are in place and being followed by the project implementation teams. He/She will provide support to implementation of these workplans including support to work plan adjustments as necessary. • Provide support in the preparation and implementation of Where possible support detailed project spending, procurement and work plans for the all health and nutrition projects in the CO and field offices. Finance: • Monitor and ensure effective budget responsibility for the health nutrition component of projects • Ensure that the scheme of delegation, finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are strictly adhered to • Work with the awards team to ensure compliance to donor regulations for all health and nutrition grants at CO and field offices. Human Resources: • Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to Child Safeguarding, Child Protection policy, Code of Contact, and Fraud and Dishonest policy, Gender, Diversity