Child Safeguarding 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 Child Protection Project Coordinator has a vital role to coordinate and supervise the implementation of child protection projects by regularly reporting the project progress and supervise field activities, project team and government signatory bodies with the guidelines of SCI.

The Child Protection Project Coordinator closely works with Women and Children Affairs, Labour and social Affairs, education office and other relevant government offices and stakeholders at woreda level to jointly implement, monitor and support coordination. And represent SCI at external forums/meetings at woreda level.

The Child Protection Project Coordinator serve as the sub-budget holder and work in collaboration with the project manager for the implementation of monthly activities by leading and facilitating activities and budget revisions as required for area of implementation.

The Child Protection Project Coordinator monitor and systematically document project results by making constant collaboration with MEAL team.  And conduct joint field missions to get feedback and recommendation of improvement with the MEAL team.

The Child Protection Project Coordinator represent the SCI by becoming role model for child protection and promote safe space for children, supervise case management portfolio using the case management policy and supervise the use of Child Friendly Space (CFS) located in the Woreda of implementation.

 SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: CP /M Project Manager

Staff reporting to this post:   3

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Programme management 

• Coordinates and supervise the implementation of child protection project.

• Prepare regular progress reports of the project as required to immediate supervisor, field office manager in compliance to rules and guidelines of donor and SCI.

• Provide feedback and share lessons learned from project implementations. 

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

• Serve as the sub-budget holder for the Child protection project under responsibility. 

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

• Ensures the quality, relevance, and integrated nature of programs in the project.

 Budget management

• Leads the periodic programme and budget revisions as required for area of implementation.

• Ensures effective and efficient utilization of programme budget and other resources for the intended purpose.

• Ensures that plans are implemented as per agreed and approved budget.

• Forecast and manage the budget based on the detail implementation plan.

• Review monthly expenditure Vs phased budget with action in place.

Staff management

• Motivate staff under his/her supervision and build team spirit for effective working relationships.

• Ensure that staff under supervision properly plan and organize their tasks (e.g. through monthly, quarterly and annual work plans).

• Ensure that job objectives are set, and performances are evaluated timely, with the required quality for supervisees, hold one-to-one meeting, and produce team report.

• Accountable for quality deliverables of the team through the provision of appropriate support

• Hold periodic meetings for regular update and addressing of issues.

• Facilitate and support the staff development under his/her supervision, including nurturing and coaching on specific issues.

Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance

• Monitor and systematically document project results.

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

Stakeholders and partners’ management

• Foster collaborative environment and team spirit among government and non-government stakeholders

• Liaises with and creates conducive working relationship between SCI and stakeholders in targeted sub cities.

• Closely work with government agencies, and stakeholders in the course of project planning and implementation, and to develop their capacity for quality project implementation as well as reporting (based on needs /gap assessment)

• Conduct regular monitoring visits of the project, government, and partners 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

Other

• Represent the SCI in the sub-national child protection forums/meetings on areas related to the project, as required.

• In cooperation with Immediate Supervisor and PDQ Learning and Knowledge Management, ensure proper documentation of experiences and lessons learned from projects under supervision.

• In cooperation with communications team, provide information and inputs to be used for SCI Child Protection information and communication materials.

• Provides inputs to the as requested through conducting quick needs assessments and general information related to CP in the area to inform new program development.

• Provide the necessary capacity building support for SCI staffs under his/her supervision. 

• Performs other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

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 suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their own personal development.

• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.

• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.

• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

• Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence.

• Displays consistent excellent judgement.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience 

• A minimum of Bachelor Degree in an area of Sociology, psychology , law or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a corporate or NGO environment, with experience in community based child protection project coordination experience

• Knowledge and understanding of community based child protection mechanisms, national protection systems, and technical knowledge on child protection monitoring and evaluation

• 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 mind-sets

• Experience of successfully implementing changes to improve and monitor quality standards and impact achieved

• 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

• Commitment to Save the Children values

• Good experience in planning, coordinating and implementing work activities

• Good knowledge and experience in Project Cycle Management

• Very good skill in report writing

• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation;

• Child rights programming and Rights based approach to development;

• Partnership and partnership management.

• Capacity building and civil society development.

• Facilitation and communication skills, etc.

• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult environments

• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required

Knowledge of Local language (Kembatigna) is an asset.  

• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

• Commitment to Save the Children values

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

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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.