Two 12-month temporary positions as Country Portfolio Manager for Africa at Save the Children Norway

The International Program Department is responsible for maximizing Save the Children Norway’s long term and humanitarian contribution to Save the Children’s breakthroughs.

We are now seeking two Country Portfolio Managers in temporary positions to our Africa Section. The country portfolio managers will be working with countries in Africa; one mainly focusing on Mozambique and the other to be agreed either on programs in Southern and Eastern Africa or Sahel. The positions are cover for parental leave and are 100% positions.

The Country Portfolio Manager, together with Area Director, is responsible for geographic priorities in line with Save the Children Norway’s Strategy to reach the most deprived children, ensure that contribution fits into Country Program Strategic Plans, grow and maintain the portfolio and to ensure an effective implementation of the different awards. As Country Portfolio Manager you will work closely with Save the Children Country Offices and coordinate with other members to assist in achieving of their Country Strategic Plans and have responsibility for Save the Children Norway awards to the programs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

As you will have the full cycle responsibility for the projects in your portfolio, you will:

• Follow-up implementation of programming, planning, project activities, achieved results and financial spending in close contact with Country Office
• Lead country teams for countries in your portfolio, with advisers from other sections and departments at Redd Barna
• Lead proposal processes and ensure donor compliance, including finalization and submission of donor reports
• Prepare contracts and award agreements to follow up implementation of project activities, achieved results and financial spending
• Participate in relevant external fora’s

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Documented experience in leading successful proposal development processes
• International experience from development or humanitarian sector (Non-Governmental Organizations or UN)
• Experience from working with African countries is an asset
• Relevant higher education, bachelor level or higher
• Documented experience from similar role is preferable
• Programmatic, financial and contractual understanding
• English is needed 
• Norwegian is an asset as well as Portuguese for the Mosambique position and French if to be working with Sahel

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:

• have good planning, coordination and collaboration skills
• inspires and co-ordinates with others and keep focus on objectives
• is committed to achieving high quality results
• communicates in a clear, precise and structured way
• shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

WHAT WE OFFER:

With us, you’ll find a meaningful job in a professional environment with both engaged and friendly colleagues. We have an informal tone, short reporting lines, and opportunities to take responsibility and make a difference. Additionally, we offer:

• Flexible working hours, mainly from our great offices at Hasle, with an option to some work from home  
• Time off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to five weeks of vacation
• Accommodation for various needs and life stages, including extra paid leave for all employees
• Excellent pension and insurance schemes
• Good opportunities for professional development
• Informal social events such as running groups, quizzes and more
• Indoor bicycle parking, locker rooms, and drying rooms

At Save the Children, we strive for the greatest possible diversity among our employees, as it strengthens our ability to fulfill our mission in the best possible way. We know that a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to innovative solutions and a stronger organization. Therefore, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Feel free to check out "our everyday life" on LinkedIn for insight into what it’s like to work with us.

Save the Children takes child safeguarding seriously, which is why a valid police certificate is required for employment with us.

We are looking for a person who is already based in Norway. We will also consider candidates who are willing to relocate for the position, but we need to inform that support from Save the Children in the relocation process is limited.

Applications with CV should be submitted via our recruitment system. Applications sent outside our system will not be considered. Please indicate which of the positions you apply to.

Deadline for applications is October 24rd, 2024.

Start date 1. December 2024  and 1. January 2025. 

Questions related to the position can be sent to Area Director Africa, Anne Pedersen: anne.pedersen at reddbarna.no