About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
This is a job posting for a Country Representative at Save the Children International in Burkina Faso. The role is based in Ouagadougou and is a 2-year fixed-term national contract. The Country Representative will lead the transformation of the country office and deliver Save the Children's strategy within the country. The role requires a strong leader with extensive senior management and program development experience, as well as fluency in both French and English. The Country Representative will be part of the West & Central Africa Senior Leadership Team and will have shared accountability for Save the Children's international development and emergency programming in the region. The role involves working with a team of 5 direct reports and collaborating with other regional organisations to drive growth and achieve ambitious goals. The job requires a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, as well as proven leadership experience and expertise in new program design and business development. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of global trends and best practices in international development and humanitarian response, as well as strong negotiation and influencing skills.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality programmes, including advocacy, for children
- Develop the Country portfolio
- Work with Members and their donors
- Ensure effective representation with the government, donors, international community, and national forums
- Build strong networks with other NGOs, CSOs, UN agencies, and Government line agencies working on children's issues
- Lead the implementation of the country programme strategy in alignment with regional and global priorities
- Support coordination across programme teams to ensure alignment with country strategy and operational plans
- Contribute to organisational learning by sharing programme experiences and lessons learned with regional and global teams
- Ensure that the focus of the organisation remains on the rights and needs of children
- Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are implemented in line with policies, systems, and guidelines
- Support the preparation and coordination of responses to emergencies affecting children
- Maintain and grow the funding base for the country programme and liaise with the bilateral and multilateral donor community in Burkina Faso
- Ensure effective financial budgeting and management systems, processes, and controls are in place and are fully compliant with operating standards and local legal requirements
- Support oversight of partner organisations to ensure compliance with financial management and governance standards
- Ensure that the Burkina Faso programme security plans and procedures are maintained in line with organisation policies and implemented
- Develop and maintain good relations with Members and their donors
- Represent Save the Children's interests in Burkina Faso, including Government Institutions, UN agencies, donor delegations, international & local NGOs
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work with a leading organisation for children
- Collaborative and inclusive environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Chance to make a meaningful and rewarding career
Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience, with extensive senior management and program development responsibility within corporate or NGO environments
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing complex donor portfolios, including USAID, EU, FCDO/DFID, and other institutional donors
- Robust expertise in new program design and business development, with a strong track record of building and maintaining strategic relationships with donors, government stakeholders, and partners
- Experienced people leader, skilled in building, mentoring, and managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality program outcomes
- Advanced competency in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems development, implementation, and utilization for program performance and strategic decision-making
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and planning skills, able to apply innovative approaches to problem-solving and the development of country-level priorities
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to drive collaboration across departments and sectors to achieve organisational objectives
- Deep understanding of global trends and best practices in international development and humanitarian response, with the ability to translate insights into programmatic strategy
- Capacity to operate autonomously and make sound decisions, while ensuring rigorous compliance with internal controls, reporting requirements, and donor standards
- Fluency in both French and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
How to Apply
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- Prepare your application, including your CV and cover letter.
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