Head of Child Survival

Vacancy Announcement No. SCI/SOM/24/13

About us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. 

We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection. 

Save the Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Somalia/Somaliland Country Office (Nairobi) with minimum of 40% travel to the field.

Head of Child Survival 

Somalia/Somaliland Country Office 

The Head of Child Survival takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction, growth and coordination of Save the Children International’s work on health, nutrition and WASH (HNW) in the Somalia/Somaliland programme. 

As a senior member of the Technical Support Team in the programme, the Head is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in HNW both in emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No.SCI/SOM/24/13 on the subject line. 

The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org

Applications close on 17th July 2013.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. 

All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and  organizational Code of Conduct.