CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)

Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working  in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check  will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of the Area Director and in dottedline supervision to Senior Manager at PkCO, Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of ECHO Funded multi sectoral Project activities in focused districts as per project objectives, managing partnership with implementing partners and liaising with the relevant government departments and all other duty bearers/stakeholders in accordance with Save the Children policies and procedures.

The job purpose is to oversee the implementation of Project activities and to provide technical direction to the project team in general and implementing partner to  achieve the project goal and objectives.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

Functional Responsibilities

Programme planning and implementation

• Develop annuals work plans, budget and implement project activities as per project plan under direct supervision of Area Director.
• Technical support to implement the activities of the project, to ensure the implementation in accordance to proposal guideline and standard
• Identify and develop partnership with partner organisation and support the Area Director in ensuring technical best practices and quality in all project initiatives.
• Preparing Weekly, Quarterly and Annual Progress Report.
• Get the related project related activities data from partner, compile it in agreed reporting formats and share with concern.
• Facilitate partners to engage with child rights networks and coalitions to contribute to the advocacy around  education, FSL and Child Protection.
• Contribute to the regular review of the project plan and alignment with the strategic planning tools.
• Actively coordinate with Monitoring and Knowledge Development section to ensure that appropriate monitoring and impact assessment mechanisms and tools are being implemented.
• Develop the Management Information System tools for project activities by involving the SC MIS team.
• Provide technical back stopping to the partner, regularly visit the field, process monitoring and provide feedback to partner. Ensure all the objectives along with indicators as outlined in the project proposal are met while ensuring high quality.
• Liaison with government department, Donor, UN agencies and other stakeholder for developing new partnership and working relationship.
• Ensuring strong understanding of partner around Child Protection issues.
• Extending support to the partners to develop and implement the child protection and safeguarding policies.
• Conduct program monthly review meeting with the partner and oversee progress toward achievement of planned targets in project.
• Oversee compliance of all program activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and research activities of the program.
• Routine Coordination with Government line Departments, implementing partners, INGOs/NGOs and other stakeholders at hub and district level.
• Compile narrative and financial reports and to assist in the collection, analysis and dissemination of research and other relevant data for Area Director and Senior Manager Education to prepare monthly, quarterly, Bi-annual and Annual reports for donors;
• Represent and conduct advocacy of various activities and project initiatives at hub and district level.
• Assist in partnership locally with stakeholders both in public and private sectors.
• Assist Area Director in identification of needs and opportunities for program activities besides, facilitating in designing and development of concept notes/proposals.

Children Participation and Child Rights Programming

• Include SC approach to child participation in all project work, wherever practicable, and seek to develop and incorporate child-friendly methodologies to promote child participation in project implementation.
• Apply in all project work approaches to child- rights based programming, diversity / non-discrimination, children as stakeholders, impact assessment, and organisational learning.

General

• To attend team meetings and weekly briefing sessions as appropriate.
• To attend training/learning opportunities as agreed with the Area Director and HR Manager.
• To be available and responsible for rapid onset emergency response work.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Line Manager.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and members accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
• Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country wide/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

QUALIFICATIONS

Master degree in development studies / social sciences or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least minimum 6 - 7 years of working experience in development sector.
• At least five years of Project management experience in project or organizational management, gender mainstreaming and working in a multi-cultural environment
• Good understanding of the project cycle, including project implementation, monitoring and design of project frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of finance, budget preparation and grants management.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams to meet objectives in and across multiple program areas.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with government departments and other implementing partners.
• Fluency in English; Excellent oral and written communication skills

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 the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding

Health and Safety

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

NOTE: As the position advertised is for Emergency response; to fill the position on urgent basis, position might close before due date.