Save the Children International – Job Vacancy 

Save the Children International is a leading global humanitarian organization that has been protecting children's rights worldwide for over years. We operate in more than countries, responding to emergencies, implementing innovative development programs, and advocating for children's rights on a global scale. 

Our work in Ukraine began in . 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 Multisectoral Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and management of SC Ukraine’s emergencies Response programs (direct implementation and partners monitoring) in the corresponding field office. The Multisectoral Coordinator will take responsibility for directly implementing high quality, effective and efficient programs in emergencies response. S/he will be responsible to coordinate effectively with the implementing partners, and the teams in the field and within the organization to gain technical support for quality assurance and smooth program operations.

The Multisectoral Coordinator will be also expected to support on representation, project planning, coordination, when necessary, conducting programs assessment, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement. The post holder is expected to assess, monitor and document gaps in existing services and innovate ways to support the education system.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Demonstrate to the highest levels, Save the Children’s leadership behaviours including communicating vision and strategic purpose, external orientation, managerial courage and building high performance teams.

Plan, Design and Implement Program

Work closely with Multisectoral Manager, TAs, other sectors in day-to-day coordination of response interventions, including staff supervision, development of staff work plans and reporting to ensure proposed results are achieved on time, within budget and in compliance with donor requirements. Assist in effective and efficient implementation of the program as Ukraine Humanitarian Response Strategy and targets set in the Strategic Plan; involving, among others, technical team and other members of the programme management team. Establishing the detailed implementation plan and ensuring the activities are implemented according to the detailed implementation plan. Seek formal and informal technical expertise from Education, Child Protection, and other relevant thematic sectors, and coordinate support to specific projects through field visits or as appropriate. Closely monitor, assess the capacity and gaps in services within team and partners, devise the response plan. Make regular field visits to conduct process monitoring, and provide feedback and support to ensure high-quality programming in Education and Child Protection. Where challenges arise, ensure that these are flagged early, communicated to the Multisectoral Manager and addressed in an appropriate way; Communicate and share learning with other Coordinators involved in the emergency response.

Ensure program quality

Monitor that the program supports children to continue learning and can access integrated psychosocial support and social emotional learning. Regularly monitor that all program under his/her jurisdiction is strictly adhered to SC policies and procedure and standards including the INEE Minimum Standards, and Core Humanitarian Principles and Standards. Ensure all documents, tools and methodologies related to program activities are accessible and in use by the response time, timely updated and that deadlines for submissions are met. Maintain high level of accountability in all actions. Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and children, in line with SC’s principles, values and strategic plan and compliant with SC’s procedures. In consultation with MEAL section ensure that all project implementation plans under his/her jurisdiction /designated geographical area/ include appropriate monitoring and impact assessment mechanisms and tools. Coordinate with SC MEAL team for proper documentation, data collection and monitoring of project deliverables. Support in preparing high-quality donor and other periodic narrative reports as and when required. Ensure proper programme documentation and initiate/support in initiatives for programme visibility and other requirements.

Coordination

With the support of the Multisectoral PM, lead in developing functional Partnership with Local NGOs, CSOs, networks with other actors to enhance quality implementation of program and advocacy, research initiatives. Liaise with government officials and be in frequent contact with ministries and relevant officials, local education departments for policy advocacy.

Administrative and Budget Management

Assist the Multisectoral Program Manager in development of implementation plans and budgets for SC and partner organizations. Lead the preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for program implementation.

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Education:

Advanced Degree in relevant subject: Education, Social Sciences, Development or Bacherlor’s Degree with relevant experience.

Experience (Required): 

Minimum years of experience working on education, CP, CM programmes. Understanding of education programming, specifically in emergency settings. Experience in project management and coordination within the NGO development sector including working in partnership with local NGOs. Experience delivering teacher trainings. The maturity and experience to effectively building relationships with key NGO and government partners. Proven experience in financial management. Strong commitment to providing high levels of service delivery (both internal and external stakeholders). Excellent communication skills – presentation, negotiation, analysis, reflection. Understanding of the complex issues that affect children’s access, participation, inclusion and retention in education in Ukraine. Good analytical (thinking) skills with ability to produce quality analytical reports, case studies. Fluency in spoken and written English and Ukrainian.

Experience (Desirable)  

Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts. Experience in multisectoral program coordination. Experience in representing an organisation in the coordination mechanisms.

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. 

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. 

Equal Opportunities  

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. 

Health and Safety: 

All employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with our global policy on harassment prevention. 

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