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 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
SCI - Afghanistan
Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.
We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Chief of Party
Staff reporting to this post
Direct: Finance, Project Coordinator, and others as agreed
Indirect: matrix management will all thematic coordinators and managers in provinces
Budget Responsibilities: TBD
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• In collaboration with the COP, ensure that the program is delivered according to the contractual requirement with the donor and government (i.e., that all activities and deliverables are completed within the agreed timescale and budget, reports are submitted as per agreed schedules, and any other requirements or criteria are fulfilled).
• Design and regularly update detailed annual work plans and ensure these are used by the team appropriately to monitor progress towards completion and achievement of program objectives.
• Ensure technical alignment of programmatic and financial reports for the donor, government, and Save the Children. This includes working closely with the COP and other project staff including technical advisors to ensure reports are of the highest technical quality and submitted promptly to the donor. Comply and adhere to the grant compliance regulations of Save the Children as well as BHA.
• Mentor and supervise direct reports to achieve their work plan objectives and contribute to the achievement of the overall program goals.
• Maintain good working relationships with officials, government ministries, implementing partners, and the international and local NGO community.
• Work with program staff, Save the Children Technical Advisors, and consortium partners to identify the technical support needs of the program and ensure this support is provided.
• Monitor country-level activities, identify challenges and develop appropriate reporting and results of project activities for the COP including progress and annual reports.
• Coordinate closely with the SC offices in administrative and HR matters, especially regarding operations and financial matters as they relate to the program.
• Attend and actively participate in periodic program meetings and ensure a summary of progress and challenges is prepared and presented with follow-up actions as required.
• Post holders need to have proper planning for field visits and monitor the project implementation closely at the field level.
• Plan to do capacity building of the program staff by delivering timely feedback during the project implementation.
• Coordinate closely with the SC CO and field office teams during the project audit process.
BEHAVIOURS (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 themselves and their team, take responsibility for their personal development, and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their 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, and 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 the highest levels of integrity
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 the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties of the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
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.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties of the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties by SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s Degree in relevant areas of expertise, international development, or related field.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Afghanistan; prior work experience in the country is ideal.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Prior experience as Deputy Chief of Party or Head of, ideally within Afghanistan.
• Minimum of seven years of professional experience in managing and implementing complex technical projects of similar size and scope in a development context, with a minimum of five years experience in the region, ideally in Afghanistan. With a deep understanding of multisectoral programming.
• At least three years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a technical team and in project design.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels.
• In-depth knowledge of BHA approaches, regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and enable others through teamwork, training, and capacity building to realize organizational objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of the local language.
This is a local position and thus open to afghanis only
Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter to the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.
Applicants can log in to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.
You should save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.
Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.
Deputy Chief of Party, BHA Consortium Programme - (220007ND)
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