As the Country Director of the Solomon Islands, you will provide strategic direction and guidance to a team of experts and field managers to develop and implement our portfolio of programs across the country. You will be part of our International Programs team and report to the Director of Pacific Programs.
Leading a large team of local and expat employees to effectively deliver quality programs to change the lives of children.
Managing emergency response on the ground
Identifying and capturing organic and new growth opportunities
Providing strategic and operational oversight of program activities in the Solomon Islands.
Continuously strengthening staff and programmatic capability through effective monitoring, coaching and development
Implementing and monitoring staff security and child protection policies across all activities.
Ensuring effective financial management, overall governance and reporting
Positively representing Save the Children’s Solomon Islands Country Strategic Plan and programs.
If we could compose the perfect you…
… Your understanding of the social, economic and political issues of the region and country, partnered with your outstanding leadership skills, sees you lead your team to deliver immediate and lasting results. You have experience of international development projects and a natural adaptability. This helps you to react to sudden events and challenges. You have a positive relationship with finance and monitoring. You are questioning, passionate and always looking to advance your work.
This role requires:
Extensive senior management experience.
Business Development Capability
Experience ideally in both a development and emergency context.
Demonstrated experience of project planning, monitoring and reporting.
Strong experience in financial management (including large scale budgets).
The resilience and personal circumstances to be able to travel within the country and internationally as required.
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