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Job Title | Regional Project Manager - Livelihoods/Agriculture |
Code | 1099 |
Place of Work | Mekele |
Program/Unit | GtN |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | One |
Length of Contract | 1 year with possibility of extension |
JOB Summary
The livelihood/agriculture project manager will lead and provide technical assistance and lead Livelihood/Agriculture zonal coordinators in the region. He/she is expected to ensure the translation of conventional conceptual livelihood frameworks and agreed program plans in to operational level, play a key role in mapping, planning, quality implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the nutrition sensitive livelihood and agriculture component of the USAID Growth through Nutrition program; assist in the development and finalization of nutrition livelihood and agriculture periodic reports; organize pertinent capacity building trainings and related schemes so as to enhance the implementation capacity and output of the partners and beneficiaries. He/she will coordinate USAID Growth through Nutrition the livelihood and agriculture component, work closely with his technical team at regional level and guide and supervise the Zonal livelihood coordinators to ensure quality of interventions and efficiently and effectively implementation of the planned activities. The position holder is due to interactively impart with specifically with the agriculture sector at all levels and with concerned private and public partners at local level and explore viable business opportunities, seek guidance to further enhance the nutrition sensitive livelihoods of vulnerable targeted households and communities. The incumbent works closely with other regional team members of the USAID Growth through Nutrition and related Government and FtF programs so as to ensure program integration at field level. He/she is expected to concurrently track physical implementation against budget utilization under the purview of his/her sector.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Program Planning and implementation
Participate in and develop annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly implementation plans for Livelihood sensitive Agriculture component of GROWTH THROUGH NUTRITION
Ensure that Zonal Livelihood coordinator have annual, quarterly and monthly plans by specific target areas
Ensure mapping, planning, quality implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the economic strengthening and livelihood component of the USAID Growth through Nutrition program.
Support regional, Woreda and local stakeholders, and partners to assess needs related to Nutrition & Livelihood and support the implementation of USAID Growth through Nutrition in the region.
Conduct training needs assessment at regional level to identify the gap and take action accordingly.
Ensure that requests submitted by Livelihood/Agriculture zonal coordinators timely reviewed and submitted for approval with strong follow up in the quality of implementation. Ensure that Zonal Livelihood coordinators have taken the initiative to integrate nutrition in to woreda agriculture sector plan.
Ensure that Livelihood/Agriculture zonal coordinators have closely followed up the implementation of nutrition sensitive work plan in target woredas.
Assist concerned private and public partners at local level and explore viable business opportunities,
Prepare weekly/biweekly updates, monthly and quarter report and submit on timely manner to the Senior Regional Program manager/MEAL manager
In collaboration with Regional MEAL Manager ensure that appropriate documentation of beneficiary profiles, inputs, trainings and LES related case stories. Ensure that households registered for the support have unique ID and monitored and reported using appropriate data management system
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Conduct training needs assessment at regional level to identify the gap and take action accordingly.
Ensure the provision of appropriate mentoring and on job training for agriculture workers using agreed tools
Ensure that resources allocated reached the right beneficiaries, for the right objective in the right time
Ensure that all donor compliance and save the children rules and regulations are strictly followed during day to day program operations
In collaboration with the regional USAID Growth through Nutrition Senior Program manager ensure financial plan is prepared and included in the POP.
Ensure that project developed manuals and guidelines are followed to implement the program
Work closely with other thematic managers and senior program managers to ensure coordination among partners, SCI nutrition and resilience projects and Growth through Nutrition technical specialists to ensure quality of project implementation and timely completion of the activities.
Ensure the integration of gender equality and women’s empowerment, a rigorous learning agenda, sustainable approaches, and most importantly convergence/overlay of multi-sector nutrition interventions (e.g. agriculture, livelihoods, education, health, humanitarian assistance) in the same geographic areas
Act as a regional focal person for gender /women empowerment
Coordination and networking
Establish strong working relationship with the regional, zonal, Woreda and kebele agriculture sector structures for the smooth implementation of livelihood and economic strengthening activities planned under USAID Growth through Nutrition as the sector is mainly held responsible for the implementation of the same with the technical assistance of USAID Growth through Nutrition staff.
Coordinate the activities of regional livelihood and economic strengthen team; lead weekly and monthly regional planning and ensure that weekly schedules/travel plans are completed, and manage Livelihood/Agriculture zonal coordinators under his/her supervision
Coordinate with the senior Regional program manager and nutrition project manager in order to manage the project and area operations and coordinate livelihood and economic strengthening activity of USAID Growth through Nutrition by working closely with the technical team, zonal coordinators to ensure quality of interventions and on timely completion of activities.
Ensure that Nutrition multispectral coordination is strengthened, Nutrition is mainstreamed in to agriculture sector at all levels
Ensure GROWTH THROUGH NUTRITION program integration with other health and nutrition related programs implemented by the field office
Ensure that GROWTH THROUGH NUTRITION activities included in woreda annual implementation plans
Strengthen coordination and networking with feed the future partners
Mange and support Livelihood/Agriculture zonal coordinators under his/her supervision.
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
Ensure and manage appropriate staffing within area of responsibility
Ensure all direct reporting team have accurate and up –to- date JD
Sets standard and agreed performance objectives for all direct reports, monitor progress regularly and document
Conducts midterm and end line performance review, documents and submits to HR
Ensure all new recruited staff gets Fraud, SS(safety security) and Child safeguarding training and monitor the progress
Ensure staff submit accurate time sheet on monthly basis on time
Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up
Documentation and reporting
Ensure that Zonal Livelihood coordinators regularly report as per the required standard and receive regular feedback.
Prepare weekly/biweekly updates, monthly and quarterly ,bi annual and annual report and submit on timely manner to the Senior Program Manager
In collaboration with Regional MEL Manager, ensure that appropriate documentation of beneficiary profiles, inputs, trainings and nutrition and health related case stories
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Essential
Desirable
Proven ability to work in a team, with good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate community leaders, health extension workers, AEWs.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
An understanding and commitment to Save the Children values
Strong results orientation
Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
PERCENTAGE OF TRAVEL
40-50 Percent
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 ( align with Ambition, Integrity collaboration and creativity)
Leading and Inspiring Others: Demonstrate leadership in all our work, role models our values and articulates a compiling vision to inspire to achieve our goals for children
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 ( align with Ambition, creativity, Collaboration and Creativity)
Problem solving and decision making: Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation and making appropriate judgements.
Engaging ( align with Collaboration, Creativity,
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.