Shelter & NFI Programme Manager

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Mon, 4 May 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Tue, 19 May 2015

Job type: Volunteer

Location: Ukraine

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SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: PDQ Manager on design functions and Field Managers on implementation.

(The balance of the work will switch from 60% design 40% implementation to 60% implementation over the first six months as project funding becomes available)

Dimensions: build a portfolio in the region of $3-5,000,000

Number of direct reports: Shelter engineer, support to field coordinators and officers as needed

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Management

  • Develop strategy, scope and range of the shelter programme for Save the Children in Ukraine including geographical and technical areas of work in consultation with the other active sectors of Save the Children
  • Support to the FSL Manager to harmonise cash-based programming in Government Controlled areas and product based distribution where cash is unfeasable
  • Develop shelter and NFI support package to households including cash or relief items, kits and tools based on beneficiary/partner consultations and with guidance from programme logistics support
  • Develop required project and donor proposals in close consultation with other technical areas as appropriate, logistics, finance and grants units. Lead grant kick-off meetings for approved awards
  • Develop programme plan including distribution and procurement schedules in line with programme logistics/supply chain capacity, available transport resources and supply options
  • Closely manage the shelter budget, ensuring that programmes meet delivery targets and all expenditures is carried out in line with Save the Children and donors policies and procedures
  • Ensure accurate, timely reporting and coordination with other active Save the Children sectors, donors, Shelter/NFI Working Group and partners on progress, planned activities and impact.
  • Ensure consultation with intended beneficiaries, local partners and authorities to identify appropriate intervention considering needs of different groups (ethnicity, gender, age, disability), targeting criteria, local context, availability of supplies and programme resources, and capacity of beneficiaries
  • Ensure programmes accountability through implementation of Save the Children policies and procedures and reporting in line with Save the Children and donor requirements including programme quality monitoring and evaluation
  • Ensure regular review and impact monitoring to ensure that response is appropriate and effective, in line with Save the Children accountability commitments to beneficiaries
  • Develop medium term or transitional shelter programmes or interventions, including material or cash distributions as appropriate
  • Ensure health and safety of the broader Shelter team, through respect of any programme security policies developed or in place

Capacity Building

  • Define the human resource needs for the Shelter team in Ukraine, and recruit staff as appropriate
  • Identify learning and training opportunities for project staff, including on the job training

General

  • Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
  • Perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

  • holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling 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 themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
  • widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
  • future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

  • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their 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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: bartacho.64350.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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