Deadline: 10 February 2022
Location : Sumba, NTT
Job Type: Fulltime
ROLE PURPOSE:
ASST (Adolescent Skill Successful Transition) Project Officer will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of ASST activities in selected sponsorship target schools or community in West Sumba. S/he will be responsible for programmatic implementation and monitoring of all project activities, ensuring that all activities are synchronized with ASST core program guidelines. S/he will be based in West Sumba Office.
SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: AD Specialist Staff directly reporting to this post: ASST Project Coordinator (Stimulant Institute Sumba) Work Dimensions: This position will be responsible for assuring the quality of ASST Program based on ASST framework in Sumba Field Office by partners. S/he will ensure that ASST Program are developed and implemented at a high quality and in a timely manner and are in line with SCI standards. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Coordinate the development of the work plans and its implementation as per the project document and in alignment with Save the Children policies and guidelines.
Coordinate the project’s effective implementation with ASST Advisor, AD Specialist, ASST Project Coordinator, M&E Coordinator, donors, and others to ensure the results are achieved and resources are managed.
Prepare and present annual work-plans, periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports.
Gather and compile all information necessary for monitoring and reporting on the project from the planning to the evaluation stages.
Provide effective management and supervision local partners
Develop and implement strategies to ensure clear guidance and standards for program staff and its compliance with Save the Children vision and mission.
Provide direct line management support and supervision to the team to ensure effective program implementation and its compliance with program objectives.
Monitor and evaluate the day to day implementation of all program activities to ensure that program activities are delivered in line with the allocated budget and resources.
Conduct regular field visits to ensure activities are implemented according to project design and provide on-site coaching to partner project staff.
Responsible to produce regular narrative progress and impact reports in terms of activities, implementation and progress against indicators and outcomes and to provide Managers with the necessary information to produce reports.
In cooperation with MEAL in monitor the technical capacity of project staff provide on-site coaching and training as required.
Maintain regular communication with ASST technical teams (health and education project teams) to ensure coordination and access to technical assistance.
Contribute to design and analysis of relevant program studies of ASST projects (baseline, mid - term, evaluation)
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. 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 others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically
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
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS Education and experience background
Bachelor University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
At least five years of work experience with non-government organizations in the areas of ASST or livelihood or related field
Has experience working with teacher, Junior and Senior High School and youth in the community
Skills and Knowledge:
Understanding of ASST and child protection
Proven expertise in staff management
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Excellent project/programme management skills
Proven skills in project/programme development and report writing
Proven expertise in capacity building of teams
Proven advocacy skills
Good analytical and conceptual thinking
Behavioural Competencies:
Good team facilitator and member
Willingness to stay in remote location and travel at times in difficult conditions
A commitment to high quality of work and efficiency
Low resistance to change
Concern for detail
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