The Head of Food security & Livelihoods (FSL) takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction, growth and coordination of Save the Children International’s work on food security and livelihoods in the Somalia/Somaliland programme. As a senior member of the Technical Support Team in the programme, the Head is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in FSL both in emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. The Head is also responsible for monitoring programme quality, initiating and taking technical leadership in FSL focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovations and good practices by working together with other members of PDQ team; leading on policy research and advocacy on FSL through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organisations and other institutions; playing a leading role in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations for the sector.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No. SCI/SOM/23/13 on the subject line. The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org. For more information please visit our website www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Applications close on 9th July 2013.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
