Save the Children International (SCI)

Save The Children International (SCI)

International Programs

ROLE PROFILE

• Manage all programmes in the designated area of Syria, draw quarterly project implementation plans, assess progress of implementation of activities against quarterly plans on monthly basis, and document the progress and action corrective measures as and when required. Take the lead in demonstrating practices for quality program implementation;
• Manage partner relationships for SCI funded projects implemented in the area of responsibility;
• Manage the implementation of programme and operational activities by Syrian partners, effectively using the assistance of technical sector advisors and operational support staff, and ensuring coherence with Save the Children’s Syria Response Strategy;
• In close coordination with the Partnership Adviser, support and advise the Director of Programme Operations in the development of strategic plans for project and organizational expansion with Syrian partners, by maintaining an overview of the external political, social, economic and humanitarian context both locally and nationally;
• Ensure that partnership projects and reports are delivered according to Save the Children and donor contractual requirements, within the agreed timescale and budget;
• Effectively uses support services (logs, Admin, HR, Finance) to undertake key activities and work alongside Technical Programme Co-ordinators to ensure that all programme activities run smoothly;
• Work with Directors of Programme Operations and Programme Development and Quality to support the development of Save the Children’s overall response strategy in Syria, including a master budget
• Track budget spending and support the preparation of financial reports;
• Ensure that all projects have clear indicators aligned with SC global standards, useful and accurate baseline data and staff friendly reporting formats;
• Ensure donor reporting, evaluation (including impact evaluation), and documentation;
• Ensure that country strategy and the annual country plans are implemented and reviewed in line with the regional and global strategies;
• Maintain clear overview of the political, legal and security context and how changes and developments may affect the programme implementation and ensure this is communicated regularly to the SMT;
• Ensure appropriate participation of staff in programme management and decision making, raising issues in Senior Management Meetings held at central level;
• Represent Save the Children in inter agency meetings and at local level meetings with government officials.

• Oversee the establishment of a field office inside Aleppo province;
• Assist in the development of security procedures and protocols for the area of operation and ensure the understanding and strict compliance of staff at all times;
• Work alongside the Logistics team to manage logistics processes to procure, store and distribute stock, supplies and services for the timely delivery of project objectives within the field base or area;
• In close coordination with Director of Programme Operations, Deputy Field Manager and all operations staff, optimally manage the field office, guest houses, vehicles and other assets including adherence of staff to SCIpolicies and guidelines;
• Support SC visitors to the field offices and programmes;
• Ensure compliance across the offices with Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to Child Safeguarding, Child Protection policy, Code of Conduct, and Fraud and Dishonesty policy, Gender, Diversity and non discrimination, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

• Ensure that programmes are designed and implemented in a comprehensive manner while aligning to SCI national, regional and global priorities;
• In close coordination with Project Coordinators, Technical specialists and PDQ Director, improve the quality of programming that shows impact on the situation of children;
• Help respond to opportunities to expand programmes/impact. Help draft/develop concept papers and proposals with staff, Programme Managers, and other Technical Advisors as requested;
• Help staff build on synergies among all projects;
• Support the development/evolution of existing programmes, with the aim of ensuring that staff has the capacity to support others (local partners and government counterparts) in the implementation of quality programmes that show impact;
• Support staff in the preparation and implementation of advocacy plans as related to their programmes – only if the current zero media/ advocacy policy has been removed from the Syria programme;
• Ensure that programme learning is built into the programme cycle and shared with the technical advisors, implementation team and SMT.

• Ensure with support from the HR team and DPO, the appropriate staffing of the Area programme offices, planning and implementing specific actions to recruit, manage and motivate staff in the Area offices as per SC standards and procedures;
• Manage, mentor and motivate the Deputy Field Manager to undertake his/her roles and responsibilities effectively;
• Ensure that Area staffs have clearly defined objectives, understand their responsibilities and receive meaningful feedback on their performance. Ensure compliance with Performance Management systems and evaluations. Document performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans.

• Incorporate staff development strategies into the team building process and ensure staff are able to perform the duties expected. Identify coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities.

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI 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.

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversityand sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

• At least 5 years/substantial experience working with a humanitarian/ development organisation, including significant experience working at field level.
• University degree in related academic discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
• Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Proven experience in building the capacity of the team
• Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
• Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues.
• Ability to produce high quality reports in English.
• Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision from line manager.
• Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate.
• Commitment to and understanding of SCI’s aims, values and principles.

• Experience and/or an interest in working in Middle East region
• Ability to communicate in Arabic.

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