TEAM/PROGRAMME: multisector /Emergency Response

No of position:1

Duration of the contract: ----------

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The program manager will be responsible for field management and implementation of Multisector integrated emergency consortium projects for ECHO and EHF funded . 

The Project manager will be responsible for ensuring that key organizational principles and approaches, such as child participation, sound M&E systems, financial control and compliance will be achieved in the period.  He/ She will be responsible for ensuring that lessons derived through implementation will be well articulated, documented and shared.  

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Program Office Manager based in Nekemte –East and West Wollega, and functional management by Program

Number of direct reports:  3 project health & nutrition coordinators ,ASH Coordinator  and EiE and CP coordinator

Child Safeguarding: Level 2 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Key Role purpose and responsibilities Project Management

• Ensure the projects are delivered according to the contractual requirements of the donors, i.e. that all activities and deliverables are completed within the timescale and budget, reports are submitted as per the agreed schedule and formats and any other requirements or criteria are fulfilled as specified in signed agreements in ECHO and EHF  humanitarian emergency multispectral projects.

• Update detailed work plans of project staff with project implementation and ensure this is used by the whole project team to monitor project progress towards completion Develop detail implementation plan and budget phasing in consultation with Project Office Manager and team members Ensure programmatic and financial reports for donors, the government partners and Save the Children are prepared as required, ensuring these are of a high quality and submitted to Program Office Manager in Nekemte, Oromia in timely manner.

• Be fully aware of the compliance regulations for the ECHO and UNOCHA/EHF.As a budget holder for the project, responsible for the management and revision of realistic budget, ensuring proper authorization and monitoring expenditure in line with the budget and donor guidelines, Save the Children grant management and financial guidelines.

• This will include the supervision of monthly variance analysis reports on the project expenditure and budgets. 

• To provide guidance and supervision to the project staff, together with the Nekemte Project office operations manager to ensure they have clear objectives and received regular support and supervision. 

• Ensure that established protocols for communication and management arrangements are followed by the project team. 

• Lead regular field based project review meetings, to include grant management, finance and implementation.  

• Ensure coordination with consortium members of the cluster; provide/receive the required supports and regular update of the projects.

• Assume responsibility to organization technical working groups meeting at East and West zones level and contribute for quarterly consortium coordination meeting      Technical Programme Effectiveness Coordinate the delivery of technical support by technical specialists, technical thematic leads and external consultants Ensure quality of work assisting project staff in the use of key generic and Save the Children tools and guidelines.

• These include, among others, child participation, child right programming and mainstreaming of gender and diversity.

• Technically oversee, with the relevant project staff, the M&E plan for the program.  

• Regular visits to the project implementation sites and communities Arrange the midterm review meetings and others as per the requirements.

• Strategic Donor Relations/Resource Mobilization Serve as the Save the Children senior project representative for the donor in the field, nurture appropriate Save the Children public relationships, and liaise with local government authorities and member of the consortium. 

• Provide regular updates on the project as per requirements which might include case studies, photographic documentation, and other reports outside the donor’s quarterly reporting requirements.

•  Accompany and facilitate donor, SCI senior staff and other external visits and provide relevant background materials.Working contacts

External:  Significant engagement with zone level government officials in relevant departments at senior level, closely liaising with woreda authorities. 

Attendance at regular and ad hoc technical and policy level meetings. Frequent interaction with both technical and management counterparts in government, and other stakeholders.  

Regular involvement with representatives of donors, international agencies and local civil society.  Regular working relationship with consortium technical and managerial staff 

Internal: The post holder reports to the Nekemte Project office operations manager at Nekemte and Program Manager in Nekemte Regular engagement with the Project Office staff and technical Advisors of HN, WASH, EiE and CP in Addis Ababa is essential. 

Work should also be coordinated with the other thematic teams to enhance cross-fertilisation and ensure integrated programming.  

Collaboration with all departments, and support of overall aims of the country programme, are also essential.  

OtherThe Project manager will be responsible for additional tasks and duties as and when required to support the overall Country Programme priorities.

Job Requirements

COMPETENCIES  

SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. To meet the value system the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on ongoing bases. 

 Leading 

• Delivering result: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organisation.

•  Developing Self and Others: Invest time and energy to actively develop self and others to help realize their full potential and to build the organization capability for the further.  

Thinking 

• Applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.

Engaging   

•  Working effectively with others Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working. 

• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE              

MINIMUM QUALFICATION AND EXPEREINCE

Qualifications·       Second degree in Public health, human nutrition or other related fields 

Experience:·       At least 8 year experiences on field project management on Nutrition and related public service implementations in Emergency and development approaches within international organizations. ·      

Immediate availability.

Desirable

•Experience of coordinating and working with government counterparts and other partners at various levels 

• Experience in management of EHF/UNOCHA or ECHO funded projects as well as other institutional donors 

•  Proven experience in project management including planning, monitoring and evaluation, budget management and reporting.

•  Knowledge of the area and region where the post is located

•  Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in realising children’s rights, in relation to the thematic area.

• Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically

•  Strong representation and networking skills with the ability to liaise well with a wide range of individuals 

•  Good advocacy, communication, presentation and facilitation skills

•  Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff

•  Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

• Excellent spoken and written English language skills, with proven report writing experiences. Good Afaan Oromo spoken and written language skills will be an advantage.

•  Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases) 

•  Willingness and ability to travel to all project areas in the East and West wollega zones, Oromia region of Ethiopia, within approved security frameworks.  

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. 

Use the below link to apply: CLIK HERE

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