Save the Children International
Save the Children International is a leading global humanitarian organization that has been protecting children's rights worldwide for over 100 years. We operate in more than 100 countries, responding to emergencies, implementing innovative development programs, and advocating for children's rights on a global scale.
Our work in Ukraine began in 2014. Since then, we have significantly expanded our presence, providing support to children and families affected by war. Our key areas of focus include education, child protection, food security, social support, and advocacy to drive lasting change in children's lives.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Multisector Program Manager will be part of the Programme Operations team, and will lead the sectoral planning, implementation, monitoring/reporting and sustainable transition, in line with Save the Children’s Project management methodology. The PM is responsible for implementing a high quality, effective and efficient integrated CP, MHPSS, Education, NFI Shelter, WASH, CVA and FSL response in North and West Offices through strong coordination across sectors and departments. The PM will work closely with the Programme Development and Quality team, including relevant Technical Advisors and MEAL team, in order to ensure technical standards are met and interventions are grounded in Save the Children’s common approaches. Alongside direct implementation, the PM will oversee all CP, MHPSS, Education, NFI Shelter, WASH, CVA and FSL programs implemented through local partners.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Programme Management
- Overall responsible for the timely implementation of the CP MHPSS CM, Education, NFI Shelter WASH and CVA and FSL activities ensuring that services are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with donor regulations.
- Monitor, guide and supervise the field teams and partners in day to day project implementation informed by conflict sensitivity and following a needs based apparoach.
- Ensure that the multisectoral program is implemented in ways responsive to communities, partners and children in line with SC’s principles, value and strategic plan and compliant with SC’s procedures.
- Lead kick off process for all new awards to ensure clarity on roles, timelines, and compliance requirements., including developing detailed implementation plan and procurement plan, as well as ensuring HR planning is on track with existing team succession planning and recruitments for new roles.
- Ensure awards/grant kick off and management tools, including implementation plans, MEAL plans, procurement plans, and distribution schedules of program inputs in line with program logistic/supply chain capacity are in place, tracked and updated regularly
- Manage program budget, including phase budgets, monthly budget forecasting and quarterly budget revision for all grants- including partners.
- Ensure proper and effective use of Programme resources, ensuring that all resources/assets in project are managed in line with SC and Donor policies.
- Track and report on Programme progress against both programmatic and budgetary targets and collaborate with the Technical Advisors/Specialists to adjust Programme design as necessary.
- Prepare timely and high-quality program and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
- Responsible for liaising with Operations/Field Management and Security on the movement planning of team and any necessary security assessments or reassessments of operational areas.
- Promote synergies and ensure the overall coherence and relevance of multi-sectoral response through internal referral and ensuring that an area based approach is followed, with clear synergies among activities and sectors.
Partnership and Localisation
- Work with the partnership team to identify appropriate partners for implementation of the sector response, including conducting capacity assessment and developing capacity strengthening plans based on gap assessments.
- Work with the partners to develop their program design and proposals, ensuring they align with SC strategy and award design.
- Overall responsible for review of Annex A and B, and submitting PAAs on time to CO Awards teams
- Ensure frequent review of partner progress against the budget and work plan, and support partners to alter activities/strategies in light of context changes or operational challenges.
- Review partner narrative and financial reporting as well as MEAL data, in line with CO internal deadline for MEAL, Finance and Awards Review Meetings.
Needs Analysis, Programme Design
- Contribute to situation/response analysis, sector strategy documents and sector response plans as well as Programme design, working with the partner teams to ensure design is appropriate and implementable.
- Oversee teams on technical assessments in coordination with sectoral Tas and other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
- Support the Technical Advisors in the development of project and donor proposals in close coordination with Supply Chain, Finance and Awards unit ensuring effective integration at design phase.
- Contribute to country and area level contingency and emergency preparedness plans and where possible, integrate contingency planning for Programme planning and proposal design.
- Support partners and direct teams to respond to new emergencies and spikes
Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability
- Make input into the development and additional MEAL tools as necessary to monitor project progress.
- Support MEAL to collect appropriate, timely and accurate data against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting.
- Increase use of data from monitoring (including Quality Benchmarks), sharing with relevant colleagues and informing program revision and design .
- Ensure tracking of set indicators throughout the implementation cycle and regular reporting on impact, and in coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, assist partners in developing appropriate strategies for monitoring and evaluating implemented activities.
- Provide feedback on TA/MEAL visit reports and implement action identified following the observation/reccomandation reported.
- Support roll out of the existing accountability mechanisms, ensuring that feedback from children, communities, and all other relevant stakeholders is considered in programme design and throughout the project cycle
- Identify and increase opportunities for Child Participation in program implementation.
Staff Management, Mentorship and Development
- Ensure appropriate staffing within the programme team and ensure that all reportees understand and are able to perform their role.
- Establish performance management of all line managed staff through effective use of the Performance management system including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, quarterly reviews and fair and unbiases evaluations.
Coordination
- Regularly coordinate and collaborate with other teams to strengthen programmatic synergies, integration and impact for children.
- Ensure external representation and coordination with relevant area level forum and local authorities.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability
- Takes personal responsibility for decisions, effective use of resources, high-quality results, and acting in alignment with Save the Children values.
- Supports colleagues and partners to take ownership of their responsibilities by providing guidance, opportunities for development, and constructive feedback.
- Addresses underperformance proactively and fairly, ensuring accountability for outcomes.
Ambition
- Sets clear, ambitious goals for themselves and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Actively promotes and communicates the vision of Save the Children to inspire, motivate and engage others.
- Thinks creatively and strategically to drive progress and long-term impact for children.
Collaboration
- Builds positive, trusting, and inclusive relationships with staff, partners, and stakeholders.
- Values diversity and different perspectives as strengths that enhance the organization’s collective impact.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, showing empathy, openness, and willingness to support others.
Creativity
- Proactively seeks and encourages innovative, practical solutions to improve effectiveness and staff experience.
- Confident in proposing new ideas and taking responsible, well-considered risks to enhance results.
Integrity
- Acts with honesty, fairness and professionalism in all interactions.
- Promotes an environment of transparency, trust, and mutual respect, upholding the highest ethical standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- At least 3 years’ experience working with a humanitarian/ development organisation
- University degree (bachelor level, masters preferred) in a related academic discipline
- Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the Child Rights Convention and international humanitarian rights standards.
- Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
- 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 working with partners and a participatory approach.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Save the Children is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating discrimination. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation etc., including a range of different experiences and capabilities helps us understand, represent and serve children better. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Child Safeguarding Policy:
We are committed to ensuring children's safety. Our recruitment process includes strict background checks and reflects our commitment to protecting children from harm.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Safeguarding, Code of Conduct and other policies.
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Application Information:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter in English and include details of your salary expectation and English proficiency.
We need to keep children and their families safe, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the safeguarding of children from abuse.
Disclaimer:
Please be cautious of individuals who may misuse the Save the Children name to solicit fees from job seekers. We do not engage third parties or agencies to recruit candidates. If someone contacts you promising recruitment or placement at Save the Children for a fee, please do not proceed.
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