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The Senior Programme Manager serves as the head of the Zanzibar Field Office leading successful delivery of projects, responsible for the direction and coordination of Save the Children operations in Zanzibar, ensure alignment projects work plans & budgets with the day-to-day management of the Programme.

As the senior representative in Zanzibar, the Senior Programme Manager of Zanzibar FO lead on building and maintaining strategic partnerships with government authorities, communities, donors, UN agencies, and other stakeholders. The role champions Save the Children’s mission, priorities, advocating for impactful and sustainable solutions for children in Zanzibar.

The position provides direct line management to the Zanzibar team, ensuring the efficient and accountable use of resources, and fostering a culture of high performance, learning, accountability, and innovation. The Senior Programme Manager of Zanzibar office plays a critical role in shaping national-level strategies and decision-making while being fully accountable for all aspects of Save the Children’s presence, programmes, and operations in Zanzibar.

Responsibilities or duties

With support from Director of Programme Operations the Senior Programme Manager lead on supervision of programme staff and risk tracking by clarifying roles and responsibilities, identifying and mitigating operational risks, and coordinate technical support from PDQ, supply chain, finance needed for effective operations in Zanzibar and deliver quality projects as planned.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, different ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic statuses. We believe that inclusion drives positive change in attitudes, knowledge, and behavior.

Experience needed

None specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONAL CANDIDATES ONLY.

• Head of the Zanzibar Field Office leading successful delivery of projects.
• Responsible for the direction and coordination of Save the Children operations in Zanzibar.
• Ensure alignment of project work plans & budgets with the day-to-day management of the Programme.
• Supervise programme staff and track risks by clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Coordinate technical support from PDQ, supply chain, and finance for effective operations in Zanzibar.
• Deliver quality projects as planned.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government authorities, communities, donors, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Champion Save the Children’s mission and priorities.
• Advocate for impactful and sustainable solutions for children in Zanzibar.
• Provide direct line management to the Zanzibar team.
• Ensure efficient and accountable use of resources.
• Foster a culture of high performance, learning, accountability, and innovation.
• Shape national-level strategies and decision-making.
• Be fully accountable for all aspects of Save the Children’s presence, programmes, and operations in Zanzibar.

• Leadership
• Programme Management
• Project Delivery
• Staff Supervision
• Risk Management
• Partnership Building
• Advocacy
• Resource Management
• Accountability
• Innovation
• Strategic Planning

• Experience in leading successful project delivery.
• Experience in directing and coordinating operations.
• Experience in managing programme staff.
• Experience in risk tracking and mitigation.
• Experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships.
• Experience in advocating for children's solutions.
• Experience in fostering a culture of high performance, learning, accountability, and innovation.
• Experience in shaping national-level strategies and decision-making.
• Experience in managing all aspects of an organization's presence, programmes, and operations.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, different ethnicities, genders, and socio-economic statuses.