Job Description
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future.
In over 100 countries around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crisis – so children can fulfill their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
With over 100 years of expertise, we are the world’s first and leading independent children’s organization – transforming lives and the future we share.
Great people make a great organization, and 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.
We're looking for a Field Manager - Badulla and Monaragala
The Field Manager is responsible for overseeing district-level operations, working closely with project technical leads, and coordinating implementation activities with the field team, government stakeholders, and sub-recipient partners. This role also involves organizing project reflection meetings, facilitating team engagement at the district level, and representing the project in regular interactions with district government authorities, in consultation with the relevant thematic lead(s).
Key Areas of Accountability
- Support planning, monitoring and coordination of activities for a multi-convergence approach addressing PALAMA school feeding outcomes.
- Ensure good working relationships with Provincial and District Government staff and represent SCI/PALAMA.
- Responsible for the smooth functioning and coordination of logistics for all district-level activities in consultation with CO PALAMA stream leads and other project leads.
- As required, represents the work of SCI at district forums and networks which may also include chairing and co-coordinating stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with donor guidelines at the field level in line with scheme of delegation (SOD).
How can you apply?
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please include details of your salary expectation when submitting your application.
Finalized candidates are required to provide details of 03 non-related referees (most recent line managers /HR managers).
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Closing date for applications: 18 June 2025
