The Opportunity
Save the Children is seeking a dynamic and experienced Built Environment Professional (Architect, Engineer, or approved other) with experience in managing construction projects in development, emergency and private sectors, to drive continuous improvement and deliver safe and quality programming to our programs in the region. You will be part of a Global Team, tasked with rolling out Construction Improvement Plan, while supporting ongoing programs in the region and providing emergency response support. The post is home-based in the region, with up to 50% travel. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, passionate about the rights of children, and driven to ensure international standards for Safety and DRR are embedded into all our programs.
The Regional Construction Advisor will be expected to:
* Implement the Construction Change Process, as per the workplan under the HPO Supply Chain Transformation, leading with change in one CO pilot country, providing input and feedback into the change process through workstream lead.
* Provide technical support to programmes involving Construction through review of proposals, advising on quality assurance processes ad safe programming for construction.
* Provide change support to other regions, under a deployment agreement
This role will also be expected to play a leadership role, through 360 degree support to colleagues and work to ensure that broader sector coordination mechanisms are functioning effectively. In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or build capacity both international and national staff colleagues, this includes working with procurement to ensure construction plans/procurement plans are completed collaboratively so that high quality materials, assets, organisations can be sourced and vetted in a timely manner and follow the principles of procurement.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder may be expected to support the deployment of HST, or support short-term emergency response deployment within limitations of workload.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
Closing Date for Application: 28 February 2020
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
This vacancy is archived.