About the role

We are currently looking for an Operations Manager to join our team. The Operations Manager can be deployed as a Field Manager for a large field base or area either at the beginning or the second phase of a large emergency. They will be expected to lead on all aspects of managing large or multiple field bases including management of programmes/projects of various sizes and complexities, budget development and management, agency coordination and representation at field level, security, logistics, awards management, including management of multiple teams. The post holder will play a key role in building capacity at the field level and in the effective scale-up and management of Save the Children emergency programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children.  

About HST

HSTs work alongside country, regional and member teams to support the scale-up and management of international and domestic emergency responses, enabling positive change for children. The role of the surge staff varies depending on the needs of the response and could include: 

• deploying in the first days or hours following a natural disaster or crisis to lead the first phase of  response to sudden onset emergency; 
• supporting ongoing emergency response and recovery work by providing advice, guidance and expertise in a specific skill area; 
• Provide short-term interim cover for country office staff;  
• supporting delivery of capacity-building initiatives. 

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in emergency response contexts or fragile states.
• Recognized management role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level.
• Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross-departmental and cross-sector working.

Proficiency in English and working knowledge of a second language (French, Spanish, or Arabic) is a must.  

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