Position Title: Sr. Program Lead
Employer: Save the Children
Employment: Full-Time | Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Salary: As per company's scale
Posted date: 1 hour ago
Deadline: March, 22/2026 (9 days left)
Key Areas of Accountability
- Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight: Provide strategic vision and leadership for the program.
- Consortium Management: Lead the overall consortium governance structure, ensuring compliance with agreements.
- Budget Management: Act as the main budget holder for the program, ensuring compliance with donor regulations.
- Coordination & Partnership Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and community leaders.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social studies, humanitarian studies, international development).
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in humanitarian program management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Essential Skills
- Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Financial Management: Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
Desirable Qualifications
- Context Familiarity: Familiarity with the Ethiopian context and working with consortia.
- Capacity Building: Experience in training local staff and partners.
Behaviors (Values in Practice)
- Accountability: Holds self and team accountable for results and resource management.
- Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships and values diversity.
- Integrity: Demonstrates honesty and transparency in actions.
How to apply