The role
The Deputy Chief of Party will support the Chief of Party (CoP) in providing technical and strategic guidance and oversight of the project and in representing the project to senior officials of the DRC Ministry of Health and Social Services and other development partners group on health. The DCoP will support the CoP on leading the coordination of program development, implementation and reporting, and will work very closely with other the Signature Program (SP) Country Senior staffs and field based staff working in Kasai Oriental and Lomami provinces. He will oversee the Signature Program’s major technical components, and hold accountable other program staff to ensure results and synergy in the development and implementation according to Save the Children Theory of Change. In the absence of the CoP, the DCoP will assume overall responsibility for the Program. The DCoP will provide support to the Chief of Party in the areas of strategic leadership, management, and technical direction. The DCoP will provide technical expertise related to all aspects of a country's health system, including health financing, health information systems and technologies, integrated services delivery, human resources for health, governance and health policy. It is required for the DCoP to be familiar with DRC Health System.

Qualifications and experience

Essential (all mandatory):
* Masters degree in Public Health with concentration on Nutrition, health policy and management, and/or health system management in developing countries ;
* A Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Pharmacy or equivalent related field;
* Minimum 5years of combined professional experience in the public health sector, or program management for international development projects including field experience with large, complex, and integrated public health projects in developing countries;
* Proven experience in the successful implementation of health system strengthening projects;
* Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: Family Planning, Maternal Neonatal and Child Health including Nutrition, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Private Sector, Health Information Management, Logistic Management and Health Systems and Management as well as Performance Based Financing;
* Proven ability to work with government officials, international partners, local health staff, and other local stakeholders in the design and implementation of health programs; experience with faith-based organizations preferred;
* Excellent analytical and written and oral communication skills;
* Cross-cultural sensitivity a must; experience in living and/or working in developing countries;
* Experience working with professional and support staff in a multicultural, multi-linguistic environment;
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
* Ability to multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines;
* French proficiency is required and good working English and advantage;
* Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;
* Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding and other global policies, and to Save the Children values;
* Excellent understanding of child rights programming.

Desirable:
* Working experience in other countries, in challenging and insecure areas;
* Experience in promoting children’s rights, including participation in programming, design, implementation and evaluation;
* Good knowledge of Kasaï’s working environment and key health/nutrition challenges;
* Experience managing multi-projects Program.

Contract length: 12 months

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.