ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party, Technical (DCOP) for a five-year USAID-funded multi-sectoral and integrated positive youth development program. The anticipated program will build the capacity of national and local institutions to improve the quality and availability of health services, increase youth leadership and civic participation and improve economic pathways for Ethiopian young men and women.

The DCOP reports directly to the Chief of Party and ensures high quality technical implementation of proven interventions that meet stated goals and reporting requirements. This role will assume the responsibilities of the COP in their absence. The DCOP coordinates with USAID, key stakeholders, implementing partners and government representatives. This role manages the technical implementation of key program activities throughout the targeted districts and oversees the technical program managers and technical advisors. The technical direction of this program will be determined by this role in conjunction with the project team as well as the donor and other key stakeholders.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Chief of Party

Dimensions: Save the Children works in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,740 staff and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• In collaboration with the COP, ensure that the program is delivered according to the contractual requirement with the donor and government i.e. that all activities and deliverables are completed within the agreed timescale and budget, reports are submitted as per agreed schedules and any other requirements or criteria are fulfilled
• Work with program staff and Save the Children Technical Advisors based in the country office to identify the technical support needs of the program and ensure this support is provided
• Design and regularly update detailed annual work plans and ensure these are used by the team appropriately to monitor progress towards completion and achievement of program objectives
• Ensure that programmatic reports for donors, government and Save the Children are prepared as required, ensuring these are of the highest quality and submitted in a timely manner to the donor. Be fully aware of the grant compliance regulations of Save the Children as well as USAID
• Assist with the preparation and revision of a realistic budget, authorizing and monitoring expenditure in line with the budget, donor guidelines and Save the Children’s grant management and financial regulations
• Manage and motivate direct reports to achieve their work plan objectives based on technical expertise, and to contribute to the achievement of the overall program goals
• Maintain good working relationships with officials, government ministries, implementing partners and the international and local NGO community
• Monitor country-level activities, identify challenges and develop appropriate reporting and results of project activities to the COP including progress and annual reports
• Attend and actively participate in periodic program meetings and ensure a summary of progress and challenges are prepared and presented with follow-up actions as required

 Child Safeguarding

Ensure all staff, partners and any representatives of Save the Children are aware of the child safeguarding policy, and that all raised Child safeguarding concerns are appropriately handled.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS (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

Ambition:

• 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

Collaboration:

• 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

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of master’s degree in relevant areas of expertise, International development Youth programs, Workforce Development, Education, Health or related field of study required
• A minimum of 10 years of technical experience in managing and implementing multi-sectoral positive youth development programs, youth health, youth workforce development or livelihoods programs or private sector development in the  Horn of Africa is ideal
• Experience managing programs of similar size and scope in a development context, ideally in Ethiopia
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives across different sectoral ministries, private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level
• Familiarity with the evidence base and best practices in positive youth development
• In-depth knowledge of USAID approaches and regulations
• Strong staff management skills
• Strengths in inspiring and enabling others through teamwork, training, and capacity building to realize organizational objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of local language is an added value
• Familiarity with the evidence base and best practices in positive youth development, youth health, youth civic engagement, and youth workforce development
• Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Ethiopia 

What’s in it for You

• Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around  the world  
• A family friendly work environment  
• Highly collaborative and innovative teams 
• Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time 
• Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance 
• Retirement savings account with matching company contributions
• Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers.