KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Program Management:

§ Coordinate and supervise all activities, resources and assets for project under supervision

§ Supports project team and government partners to ensure feasible detailed implementation plan is developed and implemented

§ Identify critical issues in the implementation of projects and take the necessary actions to address problems and constraints

§ Facilitate and ensure the involvement of children as primary stakeholders in all project work

§ Ensures that appropriate technical back up is given to projects towards smooth implementation of project

§ Prepare periodic reports on the implementation of project activities as per the requirements of SCI and specific project donors

§ Ensure that strategies for phasing out are taken care of during implementation

§ Conducts quarterly quality monitoring together with the MEAL team

§ Provide feedback and share lessons learned from project implementations

§ Serve as the sub-budget holder for the project under responsibility

Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance

§ Coordinate and work closely with the Senior project manager, Partner, MEAL unit and technical specialists to ensure timely implementation of project activities

§ Working closely with MEAL Unit and MEAL Officer, design results based monitoring and evaluation process for projects under supervision

§ Monitor and systematically document project results; ensure proper documentation of experiences and lessons learned from projects under supervision

§ Assist and facilitate regularly scheduled reviews of projects with project team, government partners and stakeholders

§ Ensure a quarterly review is conducted to monitor progress and where appropriate take corrective measures.

§ Plan and facilitate regularly scheduled reviews of projects with partners and stakeholders

§ Facilitate baseline, mid-term and terminal evaluation of projects through participatory process

§ Conducts quarterly project quality assessment in line with project quality benchmark

Budget Management/ Budget Holding Responsibility

§ Manage budgets, including phasing of budgets as per work plans, monthly review of spend reports, identification of errors and required re-classes

§ Ensure effective and efficient utilization of project budget and other resources for intended purpose; follow up on budget utilization and project expenditure in Afar region

§ Ensure that budget for the assigned projects accurately reflect anticipated costs of planned work at all times. 

Stakeholders’ and Partners’ management

§ Closely work with stakeholder/partner organizations in the course of project planning and implementation

§ Liaises with and creates conducive working relationship between SCI and stakeholders in targeted area

§ Conduct regular monitoring visits, support stakeholders at the project sites and prepare reports for documentation and follow-up actions

§ Closely work with stakeholders in the preparation of periodic and project completion reports

External representation

§ Participate in relevant Save the Children’s sub-national meetings/forums on areas related to the project, as required.

§ Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including relevant Government Line Ministries and departments, local donor’s office, and other INGOs.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALFICATION, EXPEREINCE, COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor degree in an area of sociology, social work, social development or equivalent
• Recommended a minimum of five years’ experience in a corporate or NGO environment, preferably with n community based child protection programme management experience
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Experience of working successfully with senior managers in other parts of own organization or partner organizations to deliver major change
• Experience of successfully implementing changes to processes to improve and monitor quality standards and impact achieved
• Experience of managing and shaping programmes to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processes
• Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Good experience in planning, coordinating and implementing work activities
• Good knowledge and experience in Project Cycle Management
• Very good skill in report writing
• Fluency in local language is advantageous
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
• Commitment to Save the Children values

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 CLICK HERE