ROLE PURPOSE:
The Program Coordinator, under the direct supervision of education program specialist, is responsible for the overall delivery and management of Education and Child protection refugee response program activities in the Jewi/Terkidi refugee camp and host community- Gambella field office. He/she is specifically responsible for the overall project budget and human resource planning; ensures quality, efficient and timely implementation of the child protection and education project activities; ensures efficient use of financial and other project resources; manage and lead child protection and education project officers effectively. The position holder will establish and strengthen coordination; work with local government stakeholders and partners in the targeted district/camp. He/she is expected to form a good working relationship with the zonal and woreda gov’t offices, UNHCR, ARRA, and other NGO/IPs. He/she will liaise with field offices; supply chain and finance coordinator for effective coordination of logistics assigned to the project. The program coordinator will ensure the submission of quality reports and other deliverables from his/her team to programs and FOM.
Key accountabilities
1.Project Management
2: Human Resource Management
3: Financial Management
4: Coordination and networking
6: Monitoring and Supervision
7: Problem-solving
8: General/Others
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
§ Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values
§ Holds the team and partners 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
Ambition:
§ Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself/herself (and their team), takes responsibility for his/her own personal development and encourages others to do the same
§ Widely shares his/her personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
§ Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
§ Builds and maintains effective relationships, his/her team, colleagues, members and external partners, and supporters
§ Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
§ Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
§ Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
§ Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Academic Qualification
MA/BA in Social studies, education, Management or related field
Work Experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in management and leadership of humanitarian projects in child protection and education sectors
At least 2-3 years of experience in the development of project planning and M & E systems
Comprehensive understanding of refugee response in Ethiopia; Successful work at various levels refugee programs and camp management
Experience working in projects funded by USAID/BPRM, UNHCR, UNICEF and ECHO
This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.