About this role
The Senior Programme Manager serves as the head of the Zanzibar Field Office leading successful delivery of projects, responsible for the direction and coordination of Save the Children operations in Zanzibar, ensure alignment projects work plans & budgets with the day-to-day management of the Programme.
With support from Director of Programme Operations the Senior Programme Manager lead on supervision of programme staff and risk tracking by clarifying roles and responsibilities, identifying and mitigating operational risks, and coordinate technical support from PDQ, supply chain, finance needed for effective operations in Zanzibar and deliver quality projects as planned.
As the senior representative in Zanzibar, the Senior Programme Manager of Zanzibar FO lead on building and maintaining strategic partnerships with government authorities, communities, donors, UN agencies, and other stakeholders. The role champions Save the Children’s mission, priorities, advocating for impactful and sustainable solutions for children in Zanzibar.
The position provides direct line management to the Zanzibar team, ensuring the efficient and accountable use of resources, and fostering a culture of high performance, learning, accountability, and innovation. The Senior Programme Manager of Zanzibar office plays a critical role in shaping national-level strategies and decision-making while being fully accountable for all aspects of Save the Children’s presence, programmes, and operations in Zanzibar.
‘’We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, different ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic statuses. We believe that inclusion drives positive change in attitudes, knowledge, and behavior''
THE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY.
Other facts
About Save the Children International
Save the Children
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in around 120 countries. Our vision is to live in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Last year Save the Children's programmes and campaigns reached more than 55 million children directly around the world, through our and our partners' work.
We work to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Across all of our work, we pursue several core values: accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity and integrity.
What you'll do
- The Senior Programme Manager leads the Zanzibar Field Office, ensuring successful project delivery and alignment of work plans and budgets. They are responsible for managing programme staff, mitigating operational risks, and building strategic partnerships.
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