Project design, implementation and reporting
Provide leadership into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities in the program unit.
Oversee project implementation.
Prepare and develop in consultation with appropriate stakeholders annual work plans and project plans.
Under the Country Lead leadership contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals.
Ensure effective and efficient management of financial resources, including review and check project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and implementing cost control measures.
Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team.
Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of project activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly program progress reports.
Ensure the mainstreaming of CP, Inclusion and DRR in the program area.
Provide timely coordination and guidance in the delivery of child protection in emergencies programs
Provide leadership in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the child protection policy implementation standards at PU
Policy engagement and networking
Establish links and good relationships with relevant government authorities including ARRA, UN agencies such as UNHCR and UNICEF and other implementing local and international partners, in the area of child protection in emergencies to draw information and knowledge for program efficiency and effectiveness.
Partnership development and strengthening
Periodically collect information on information about other organizations working within the camp to gain institution knowledge of the environment.
Seeks opportunities for different kinds of partnership for enhanced quality program implementation.
Facilitates communication and interaction between partners/collaborators and Program Unit finance team.
Child Protection and Gender Equality
Demonstrate commitment to Plan’s child protection policy through implementing the policy in its entirety, and report any actual or potential risk situations following the reporting procedures, being aware of abuse and risks to children, being vigilant, becoming familiar with the Child Protection Policy.
Raise children’s rights/protection awareness and important of gender equality and respect to diversity within Plan and amongst partners and community members.
Child protection and gender equality policies are understood by the staff and partners.
Ensure equal participation and benefit of boys and girls and children with disabilities in all phases of programme/ project implementation.
Educational Qualification and Experience
Demonstrated experience in the management of child protection projects.
Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development programming.
Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development.
Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes.
Skills Specific to the Post
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation.
Strong negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills.
Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.
Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills.
Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications.