Field Operations Lead

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In Bhutan and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and future we share. Save the Children expects that anyone associated with it abides by its Safeguarding and other Zero Tolerance Policies.

Reference Check will be done for all candidates- so the application to include reference details. The selected candidate needs to be ready to join within 24 hours of offer.

JOB TITLE: Field Operations Lead
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Program Operation Department
LOCATION: Nuwakot
GRADE: 2 POST
TYPE: National
Child Safeguarding Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post holder may require having a regular contact with or access to children or young people because the position holder works in the implementation of the country programme and are visiting programme frequently.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential. We work together, with our partners from civil society and government, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

The Field Operations Lead will serve as the primary focal point in the field, overseeing day-to-day response implementation, representing the response team at local coordination forums, managing communications and stakeholder engagement, and ensuring timely reporting and visibility of response activities. The position will oversee operational planning, team management, coordination with government and humanitarian actors, response monitoring, and contribute in the development of situation reports and donor updates.

The role ensures that field operations are implemented effectively, safely, and in accordance with humanitarian principles, SCI policies, and donor requirements.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Position reports to: Humanitarian Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post: None.

Staff indirectly reporting to this post: None.

Scheme of Delegation:

Close coordination with: Deputy Country Director- Program Operations

Budget Responsibility:

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Lead day-to-day implementation of flood response activities in operational areas and coordinate operational planning and field deployment of response teams.
• Finalize the Detailed Implementation Plan, QBs, target and project related documents and ensure timely and efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance to affected communities.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with government agencies, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, local leaders, and other key stakeholders to facilitate timely and effective response actions.
• Influence and facilitate decision-making processes with government counterparts and stakeholders to remove operational bottlenecks and enable effective humanitarian access and service delivery.
• Ensure timely sharing of operational updates, assessment findings, and response plans with government entities and relevant stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and partnership among government agencies, other I/NGOs and community groups to strengthen flood response outcomes.
• Monitor policy, regulatory, and contextual developments that may affect response operations and advise senior management on implications and recommended actions.
• Monitor implementation progress against response plans and targets.
• Identify operational challenges and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ensure adherence to organizational security and safety procedures.
• Ensure adherence to humanitarian standards, safeguarding requirements, and organizational policies.
• Maintain regular communication with Country Office and relevant PDQI team members to seek technical and management guidance required for the response
• Support logistical planning and resource mobilization for field activities.
• Serve as the primary field focal point for coordination and communication.
• Liaise with local government authorities, disaster management committees, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in field coordination meetings, cluster meetings, and inter-agency forums as delegated.
• Oversee partnerships to strengthen delivery and implementation and collaborate with partner organizations and local networks.
• Track progress and financial expenditures for all projects and support the Program Coordinators to take corrective actions.
• Facilitate community engagement and ensure feedback mechanisms are functioning effectively.
• Ensure key operational information is shared promptly with relevant stakeholders.
• Directly supervise field response staff, and temporary personnel deployed in the emergency response.
• Conduct daily briefings and coordination meetings with field teams.
• Assign roles, monitor performance, and provide coaching and support.
• Promote staff welfare, safety, and security within the operational area.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and code of conduct.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and effective communication among team members.
• Report incidents, risks, and access constraints promptly.
• Support implementation of risk mitigation measures for staff and operations.
• Ensure data and the information from the field are regularly updated to the relevant teams and departments in the Country Office.
• Support effective functioning of logistics systems to procure, store and distribute stock, supplies, and services for the timely delivery of project objectives at district and local levels.
• Ensure gender equity, social inclusion, child participation and beneficiary accountability are part of all Humanitarian and DRR programmes.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Counter Fraud and Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent abuse, exploitation, neglect, harm and modern slavery within their areas of responsibility, and in the way they conduct themselves, report and respond to all incidents and concerns whether online or in person, and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.
• Take all necessary and appropriate steps to prevent fraud, bribery, and corruption within their areas of responsibility, report and respond to all incidents and concerns and comply with the Counter-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy and Procedure. All types of fraud, bribery, and corruption must be prevented, including where it benefits the organisation (SCI).

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
• Masters’ degree or equivalent .

Ambition:

Collaboration:

Creativity:

Integrity:

QUALIFICATION:

• Masters’ degree or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Master’s degree or equivalent
• At least seven years of program management experience preferably in I/NGO environment, including experience in directing and implementing programs for children, with more than five years on disaster management and emergency response.
• Proven sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and be innovative, set priorities, design programs, manage work plans, and evaluate progress.
• A good team player.
• Good report writing skills.
• Highly proficient in verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated significant experience in managing projects funded by multiple donors.

Skills

• Proven experience in coordination with multiple teams
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Ability to establish good working relationships and positively contribute to a team
• Ability to work in a stressful and changing environment with limited resources
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments through continued learning
• Willingness to stay at different base and field locations depending on the needs of the programme
• Good information seeking skills and proactive approach
• Fluency in English and Nepali, both written and spoken
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SCI in particular, a good understanding of the SCI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Additional Job Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Safeguarding obligation:

We need to keep children, adult at risk and community safe. The position holder is responsible to ensure that The position holder conduct is in line with the SCI’s Safeguarding policies. Hence our selection process includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children, adult at risk and community from abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

Health and Safety:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

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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, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Reference Check will be done for all candidates- so the application to include reference details. The selected candidate needs to be ready to join within 24 hours of offer.

Job Info

Job Identification: 17539
Job Category: Business Support
Posting Date: 09/02/2026, 01:49 PM
Apply Before: 09/03/2026, 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: CO – Nepal

Tagged as: Nuwakot