Field Manager

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES   Managing the design and implementation of   programme and operational activities in the [location] field office,   effectively using the assistance of technical sector advisors and operational   support staff, and ensuring coherence with SC Lebanon’s national programme   approach, global strategy advocacy priorities;   Supporting and advising   the Director of Programme Implementation in developing strategic plans for project   and organisational expansion in [field office location], by maintaining an   overview of the external political, social, economic and humanitarian context   both locally and nationally;   Ensure that [field office   location] projects and reports are delivered according to SCI and donor contractual   requirements, within the agreed timescale and budget;   Effectively using support services (logs, Admin, HR, Finance)   to undertake key activities and work alongside the Technical Programme   Co-ordinator to ensure that all programme activities run smoothly   Working with Director of Programme Implementation to support   the development of Save the Children’s overall response strategy in Lebanon,   including a master budget.   Prepare and oversee programme operations to ensure timely   delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against logframes,   individual performance management workplans).   Oversee multi agency coordination in designated field base,   and lend support to overall interagency cluster where appropriate   Acting as security focal point for [field office   location], assisting in the development of its security procedures and   protocols, and ensuring the understanding and strict compliance of staff at   all times;   Working alongside the Logistics Officer to manage logistics   processes to procure, store and distribute stock, supplies and services for   the timely delivery of project objectives within the field base or area   Manage and motivate field base staff to perform highly in   their respective roles and responsibilities ensuring staff welfare of   themselves and the team.    Weekly reporting of all operations and programme updates/needs   sent to the Director Programme Implementation   Support on staffing structure for the Field base alongside   the Director Programme Implementation.      To ensure that the minimum   standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere   Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.   Identify learning and training   opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners and work as a mentor   and role model for less experienced staff.   Ensure that Save the Children's   work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a   leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, ensuring the specific   needs of children are being addressed.   Comply with Save the Children   policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct,   health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and   procedures.   Ensure the security, health and well being of staff and that   staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect SCI 's   principles of equity and fairness. CORE BEHAVIOURS Understanding humanitarian contexts and   application of humanitarian principles:   Able to assess and analyse key issues in the humanitarian   situation and formulate actions around them   Actively engages in disaster coordination mechanisms and   interagency cooperation Achieving   results effectively   Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in   accordance with internal controls   Ensures beneficiary and partner feedback is incorporated into   programme design, planning and learning   Demonstrates flexibility to adapt plans and make decisions in   rapidly changing environments   Actively manages risk and takes action to reduce risk.   Makes changes to improve performance as a result of   information received.   Creates measures and metrics to track performance. Maintaining   and developing collaborative relationships   Develops strategies for teams to work across traditional   boundaries, working in diverse environments.   Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and   monitors progress and performance   Uses negotiation and conflict resolution skills to support   positive outcomes Operating   safely and securely   Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security   coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to,   those mechanisms   Undertakes effective risk assessments and develops   contingency plans   Takes appropriate, coordinated and consistent action to   handle situations of personal risk and risk for others   Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security   protocols set by the organisation Managing   yourself in a pressured and changing environment:   Remains focused on the objectives and goals in a rapidly   changing environment   Able to identify, and act on, low levels of resilience in   others   Suggests creative improvements and different ways of working   Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly   and fairly Leadership:   Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others   Delivers results and always acts with the beneficiaries in   mind.   Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult   situations, seeking resolution, and championing ideas.   Actively contributes to a team environment where team members   feel able to contribute, champion or challenge decisions   Takes responsibility for own development, and actively takes   steps to better understand and address own strengths and weaknesses.   Openly talks about doing things differently, pushing the   boundaries and ways of working.   Tailors communication style to certain audiences.   Effectively influences others by understanding their   interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution.   Works to ensure that the workplace is inclusive and the   talents of team members are harnessed to achieve individual and   organisational success.