Project Manager, Ending Child Marriage Project 587 views

The Opportunity

ROLE PURPOSE: The project Manager will lead the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Ending Child Marriage project activities. S/he will coordinate SCI project team to ensure proper and timely delivery of activities, and will provide progress updates on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. S/he also will also involve in budget management activities of the project.

Additionally, S/he will work on the development of monitoring plan with MEAL department, PDQ team and partners. S/he will organize project teams for regular meetings to assess progress on monthly and quarterly basis. S/he will develop project progress reports as per the donor requirement as well as whenever needed by the hub, country office or the donor, to keep the donor informed on implementation progress. S/he will closely work with the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, and the National Alliance to End Child Marriage and FGD at national level and in Amhara region, and other relevant government offices and stakeholders to jointly implement project activities, monitor progress and support coordination. The project coordinator will represent SCI at external forums/meetings at field office level as required in consultation with the line manager.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: TBD

Dimensions:

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme management

• Lead the implementation of Ending Child Marriage project;
• Coordinate between SCI and key government stakeholders on the implementation of the project;
• Prepare regular progress reports of the project in compliance to rules and guidelines of donor and SCI;
• Provide feedback and share lessons learned from project implementations;
• Serve as the sub-budget holder for ending Child Marriage project;
• Ensures that appropriate technical back up is given to the project by different sector leads within SCI;
• Ensures the quality, relevance and integrated nature of the project.

Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance

• Monitor and systematically document project results;
• Assist and facilitate regularly scheduled reviews of projects with project team, government partners and stakeholders;

Stakeholders and partner management

• Foster collaboration among government and non-government stakeholders;
• Liaise with and creates conducive working relationship between SCI and key project stakeholders at national, regional and global levels;
• Conduct regular monitoring visits of the project, government, and partners at the project sites and prepare reports for documentation and follow-up actions;
• Closely work with stakeholders in the preparation of periodic and project completion reports;

Other

• Represent SCI in forums/meetings on areas related to the project, as required;
• Collaborate with Immediate Supervisor and PDQ Learning and Knowledge Management to ensure proper documentation of experiences and lessons learned from projects under supervision;

Performs other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self, SCI and the broader project implementing teams accountable to deliver on their responsibilities and managing resources

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and stakeholders
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of Bachelor Degree in social sciences, gender studies, law or equivalent;
• At least 8-year experience in gender equality programing out of which a minimum of 3 years in coordination or management role;
• Experience and understanding of social norm programming particularly on prevention and response to child marriage;
• Knowledgeable on national and international commitments for gender equality including the Coasted Road Map to End Child Marriage and FGM;
• Well-developed analytical and strategic planning skills with the ability to influence the wider project implementation;
• Demonstrated experience of report writing and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated experience of conducting trainings and providing capacity building to local partners and beneficiaries;
• Demonstrated experience in researches including gender analysis and formative researcher;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy and tact in order to be able to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders including NGO partner and government officials;
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision;
• Computer literate, fluent in English, both verbal and written, required
• Willingness to have regular travel to project is implementation area;
• Commitment to Save the Children values

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. 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 realise 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 a 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.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.