Multisectoral Coordinator (Only for Ukrainian Nationals)

Save the Children International Job Vacancy

Save the Children International is a leading global humanitarian organization that has been protecting childrens rights worldwide for over 100 years. We operate in more than 100 countries responding to emergencies implementing innovative development programs and advocating for childrens 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 childrens lives.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Multisectoral Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and management of SC Ukraines 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 Childrens 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 SCs principles values and strategic plan and compliant with SCs 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.