KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Strategy, Implementation and Management

• Responsible to manage and support humanitarian projects in health, Nutrition, WASH, education, food security and livelihoods, CTP and child protection and related areas implemented 
• Lead the projects strategic development and quality implementation, including development of financial and operational planning, annual work planning and an appropriate sustainability strategy
• Ensure timely and high-quality completion of all required program/project deliverables
• Provide management guidance and support to ensure smooth and timely start-up and implementation of projects activities as per the approved project plans.
• Lead annual projects operational planning and regular internal projects planning and review meetings.
• Provide technical and managerial support in reviewing and adapting strategies and projects plan in view of changes in the internal and external operating environment.
• Work closely with projects staff and partners in developing strategies to ensure that program design incorporates relevant input.
• Initiate and facilitate linkages, coordination and integration with other similar or related programs/projects.
• Serve as focal point for regular liaison and communication with projects internal and external stakeholders. 

Budget Management and Donor Compliance

• Prepare annual and quarterly Project’s Operation Plan (POP) based on approved Detailed Implementation Plan (DIPs)
• Manage budgets including phasing of budgets as per work plans, monthly review of budget versus actual expenditure reports, identification of gaps in financial management and required actions to address them
• Ensure there is clear plans for the project (Procurement, Work plan/DIP, Recruitment plan, Phased Budgets and MEAL plan)
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of projects budget and other resources for intended purpose including assigning resources to partners and follow up on budget utilization and project expenditure as needed
• Work with other internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate staff and partner training and capacity on compliance with donor and organization regulations
• If applicable, ensure that partner financial implementation and reporting are in line with the projects MoU agreement and requirements from donors and the Ethiopian Government; support partners as necessary to ensure proper financial management, utilization, and reporting
• Awards efficiently monitor and track burn rates, reporting and financial compliance issues to proactively identify and address any problems

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, and Reporting

• Lead the development of a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system for the projects that adheres to donor requirements and organization good practices. 
• Carry out regular monitoring of projects output and impact indicators including updating and maintaining the project participant database.
• Oversee regular humanitarian situation in the impact area and make sure timely emergency preparedness response/plan developed
• Ensures proper understanding of cross-cutting issues among technical managers (gender, child protection & safeguarding, etc) and integration of these issues into project delivery
• Oversee a system of regular supportive supervision and (joint) monitoring at the field level to ensure proper and efficient staff and partner management, and project delivery
• Support/conduct of periodic review meetings with all partners to facilitate experience sharing and cross fertilization of good practices and lessons
• Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to ensure the projects are contributing to objectives across the child protection sector.
• Ensure professional and timely, monthly, quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports submitted to the regional government sector bureaus, country office and donors.

People Management and Development

• Work closely with HR to ensure that all HR policies and guidelines for national staff are in place, are understood by all staff and are adhered to.
• Support in recruitment, induction, placement, promotion, training/development and separation/termination
• Ensure that program implementation teams possess the required competencies during recruitment or thereafter - including the revision and/or inclusion into their JDs and performance objectives
• Enhance staff performance through mutually agreed performance management plans, clarity of individual and collective roles and responsibilities; ensure a robust process of performance monitoring, learning & development initiatives and timely management actions
• Present staff concerns that cannot be dealt with locally, in a timely manner to the Area HR Manager, and Area Manager as relevant
• Promote an inspiring and motivating working environment through teamwork, delegation and the team building initiatives
• Promote and ensure a culture that respects and promotes collaboration, diversity, inclusion and staff recognition
• Develop a diversified team

Job Requirements

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Recommended a minimum of 3 years management experience in a humanitarian and development environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
• Bachelor in development or other social sciences
• Experience of emergency program cycle management
• Significant knowledge of humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors and best practices in emergency management
• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective budget monitoring 
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• An in-depth understanding of afar pastoralist context with emergency response and development issues in particular in relation to children
• Fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in local/afar language speaking 
• Ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and difficult physical conditions in an area of potential insecurity
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s Vision, Mission, Values and Practices

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at the website