SCI seeks a Senior Project Officer, based in Sumba

Save the Children is an international NGO and the world’s top independent charity for children in need. Since 1919, we have been fighting for children’s rights, saving their lives and providing hope for brighter futures worldwide.  In Indonesia, Save the Children currently works in eleven provinces, has staff of approximately 190 local professionals, and programming in Child Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Humanitarian Response.  Save the Children in Indonesia is seeking to fill the following position:

SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER

1 position, based in Sumba

Senior Project Officer will be responsible for overall project management and implementation of all activities in target schools, maintain good relationship with local government and other stakeholders in West Sumba, NTT district. S/he will be responsible for the financial, programmatic implementation and monitoring of all project activities, and the development of the project work plan.  Under direction of Senior Manager Sponsorship, s/he will ensure that all programmatic activities included in the implementation plan are implemented and project outcomes are assessed and contribute to national and global Save the Children School Health and Nutrition framework.

Reports to: Senior Manager Sponsorship
Dimensions: Senior Project Officer will be in charge of management and implementation of all programmatic activities under “clean and healthy start school” program.
Staff directly reporting to this post: Project Officer

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Lead on development of program strategies and interventions based on information and lessons learnt from implementation of activities. 

• Ensure project activities in West Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur are implemented according to the detailed implementation plan. Regularly review detailed implementation plan as per project document in order to ensure timely implementation of project activities.
• Ensure high quality technical implementation of all project interventions according to global best practices, and lessons learned from Save the Children programming in Indonesia and globally with input from Senior Manager Sponsorship, Senior Health Manager from Jakarta office and Health Hygiene Specialist.
• Ensure close collaboration with local stakeholders including establishing and developing strong and effective relationships with key cross sector district government officials and non-governmental stakeholders. 
• Work together with Health Hygiene Specialist to develop and facilitate several initiatives for capacity building in Health and Hygiene issues for master trainers, teachers and health staff.
• Work together with MEAL Officer, Health Hygiene Specialist and other project staffs to develop relevant project studies (Baseline and End line Assessment).
• Work together with Senior Manager Sponsorship, MEAL Officer and other project staff to develop MEAL framework to ensure the effectiveness of project implementation and alignment and coordination with other projects in Sumba.
• Work with MEAL Officer, Project Officer and Community Mobilization Assistant to perform MEAL activities that may include regular data collection, documenting best practice, sharing lesson learned, etc
• Work together with Logistic/Procurement Officer to ensure the procurement and delivery of all materials required for project.
• Provide effective management and supervision of Project Officer
• Work together with Senior Manager Sponsorship and Advocacy Officer undertake advocacy activities  to ensure the sustainability of the project.
• Contribute to monthly report and monthly work plan, and submit to Senior Manager Sponsorship.
• In collaboration with Project Officer and Health and Hygiene Specialist prepare draft donor narrative and financial reports and submit to Sponsorship Manager for approval. 
• Ensure compliance with donor rules and SCI policies and procedures in project implementation.

Supporting full spectrum

Role model and support the development of an organizational culture that reflects our values, our dual mandate and promotes accountability and high performance

Emergency Response Management:
Be part of project activities, financial and budget management when there is a need  to respond to any potential emergencies at all areas

Additional job responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.


QUALIFICATION:

Essential

• Bachelors University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field (public health, education, social science).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a project with contractor, corporate, or NGO environment, including significant field implementation experience

• Previous successful experience in development projects, preferably education projects in rural and semi urban.
• Previous experience working with local governments
• Good knowledge and ability to work to mobilize communities & development issues
• Good understanding of children’s issues in Indonesian context & education system
• Good communications skills including experience in training and mentoring
• Knowledge on public health approaches will be an advantage & the local text
• Demonstrated ability to implement Monitoring & Evaluation activities
• Financial management experience or knowledge

• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to work with children
• Computer literate

• Able to drive a motorcycle & licensed

• Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches

Desirable

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Indonesian, strong written and spoken English skills
• Proven report writing both in English and Indonesia

Information for internal candidates only:

• Current Save the Children employees must serve for a minimum of one year in their current job before applying for a new position.
• Current Save the Children employees should inform their line managers before submitting an application.

Updated CV and application letter should be sent to recruitment.indonesia@savethechildren.org

Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format: <SPO-Sumba><your name>

Closing date for application is up to 9 November 2014

(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)

http://indonesia.savethechildren.net/jobs

Save the Children encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or disability

All recruitment practices and procedures reflect Save the Children’s commitment to protecting children from abuse