Program Implementation Support Senior Coordinator will assist the DCD-PI and Director of Program implementation with tasks such as documentation of major meetings within Ops and across functions and tracking the timely implementation of agreed actions. He/ She assists in the compilation of monthly reports, analyses information and provides priorities for management action. The post holder must be multi-tasking, excellent and able to work with diverse teams. S/he is self-motivated and works under pressure.

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE: The Program Implementation Support Senior Coordinator will assist the DCD-PI and Director of Program implementation with tasks such as documentation of major meetings within Ops and across-functions, and track the timely implementation of agreed actions. He/ She assists in compilation of monthly reports, analyses information and provides priorities for management action. The post holder must be multi-tasking, excellent and ability to work with diverse team. S/he is self-motivated and work under pressure.

SCOPE  AND PURPOSE OF ROLE: Reports to

Deputy Country Director- Programme Implementation, but also works extensively with Director of Program Implementation

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Dimensions: Save the Children works in almost all regions of Ethiopia with a large number staff, and with expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.

The role holder will: Coordinate and participate in different tasks and activities for the DCD-PI and members of the CO Senior Operations’ Team when needed (50%)Provide support to the Director of Program Implementation and the CO Leads of National and Humanitarian Programmes (50%)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Provide administrative support to the Operations Executive team within the program implementation function, including managing correspondences coming to and from the CO Program Implementation/ Operations Department; Assist the DCD in analysis of operation management priorities and liase for smooth flow of information between CO operation senior team ( DCD, DPI, SCD, CoPs, Humanitarian Program Leads) and Area Offices, to ensure that adequate follow support is given for program implementation; Assist the DCD-PI and DPI in organizing and documenting Ops senior team meetings and follow through implementation of agreed action points Sensitize the monthly management report (MMRs) from Area Directors and support in prioritization of management support to Area and field offices Compiling monthly management update on program implementation, including humanitarian and national programs, directly managed by the Director of Program Implementation Coordinate compilation of briefing notes on specific projects or field /area offices for internal and external use Liaise with Budget holders in documentation of major follow ups from air meeting, monthly updates to Regional office on high risk awards tracker and quarterly Ops report from cross-functional units Attend external coordination meetings  and/or follow up on issues as requested by DCD-PI or Ops leadership team Owns the Ops deliverables tracker, and ensure key tasks are followed and completed on due time. Facilitate information flow in cross functional coordination among the Ops team and the other functions such as PDQI, Awards and Partnership, Finance and HR Working closely with the DCD-PI and DPI in travel and annual leave planning of Ops senior teammate's appointments and schedules 121 and group meetings with the CoPs, Project Directors, DPI,  SCD, Area Directors  and updates the DCD-PI calendar Travel to Area and field offices ( at least on quarterly basis), and assist in documentation and timely follow up  of CO support Manage and update digital platforms of Ops functions (including central resources stored in SC internal Intra Net), and send out regular updates to staff as to what is available in central resources Ensure appropriate levels of confidentiality and data protection are maintained Performs other related tasks as required;

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Management, Social Science, Communications or any other relevant field with relevant work experience

• 5 years’ relevant experience of which 2 years relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge in project management

• Very organized and ability to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

• Good planning and analytical skill

• Computer literate – including the use of Internet, Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms

• Good experience in organizing events

• Self-motivated and ability to learn and adapt

• Very good skill in report writing, drafting of important verbal

• Excellent oral and written English language skills and strong interpersonal skill.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Generic Competencies

• Child Rights: Promotes an enabling environment for participation, and accountability to children

• Be the Innovator: Promotes innovation to find new and better approaches to driving progress for children

• Deliver Results at Scale: Promotes a clear focus on impact in a project and programme design, management, and oversight

Generic Competencies

• Being the Voice of Children: Promotes evidence-based policy and public engagement that includes the voices of children and their communities

• Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Displays a commitment to ensuring everything we do considers the most deprived and marginalised children and adolescent

• Building & Strengthening Partnerships: Promotes working with diverse partners as critical to delivery

Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers,

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 SCI’s global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Gender Equality Policies, supported by relevant procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

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.

Safeguarding our Staff:

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

Health and Safety

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

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Addis Ababa This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

• The Organization
  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 realize 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 environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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 http://www.savethechildren.net/careers

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.

HOW TO APPLY

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Note: 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 http://www.savethechildren.net/careers