Area Manager
Quick answer
Save the Children International is hiring an in-office Area Manager in Dassie, Ethiopia, to lead regional program operations, oversee a $7M+ budget, and manage staff across multiple field offices.
- Role
- Area Manager
- Organization
- Save the Children International
- Location
- Dassie, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Area Manager serves as a senior representative of Save the Children International (SCI) in the field, responsible for the leadership and management of multiple field and project offices. The role involves overseeing program implementation, managing staff, and ensuring strict compliance with financial, operational, and safeguarding policies. You will drive strategic planning, manage budgets exceeding $7 million annually, and maintain key relationships with government, donors, and humanitarian partners. This position is vital for ensuring high-quality, adaptive humanitarian programming across the Amhara, Tigray, and Afar regions of Ethiopia.
What you'll do
- Lead and manage multiple field offices and project teams.
- Oversee the development and implementation of Area Strategic Plans.
- Serve as the primary budget holder for regional programming.
- Ensure strict compliance with safeguarding, anti-fraud, and financial policies.
- Manage stakeholder relationships with government and international partners.
- Oversee regional security management and emergency preparedness.
What it takes
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, or Social Sciences.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a corporate or NGO environment.
- At least 6 years in a senior leadership or management role.
- Proven experience working within complex, matrix organizational structures.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Strong understanding of humanitarian landscape and accountability frameworks.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote role?
No, this role is based in Dassie, Ethiopia, and requires regular travel to field and project offices, with an expectation of spending up to 50% of your time in the field.
What is the compensation for this position?
The job description does not explicitly specify the compensation for this role.
What are the core educational requirements?
Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Development Studies, or a related Social Science field.
What is the deadline to apply?
The job posting does not provide a specific deadline for applications.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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