Gaza Area Office Manager

The Gaza Area Office Manager will oversee Save the Children's operations in Gaza, ensuring effective implementation of humanitarian and development programs. The role involves leading and coordinating program delivery, strengthening representation and coordination with external stakeholders, and contributing to contingency planning and emergency response.

Requirements

• University Degree in Development Studies or other Social Sciences
• Minimum 10 years management experience working in emergency response contexts or development
• Previous experience of managing a team, and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• Significant experience of project management, including multi sector programmes, from a child rights approach
• Solid experience in award management including significant budget management experience
• Operational management experience, including logistics management and Safety and Security management
• Field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
• Demonstrable experience of MEAL and beneficiary accountability
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• 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, including a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Willingness to spend up to 60% of time in visiting field sites within the Area Programme

Benefits

• Competitive package in the context of the sector
• National terms and conditions
• Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment