Save The Children International
ROLE PROFILE
TITLE: Project Advisor – Sustainable Delivery InitiativeTEAM/PROGRAMME: International Programmes / LOCATION: London
GRADE: TBC / CONTRACT LENGTH: One year
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 2: either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or they will be workingin a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).
ROLE PURPOSE:
As part of Save the Children’s global 2016-2018 strategic plan, creating a high performing organization is one of nine priorities. As part of this priority, Save the Children is delivering several HPO projects across functions (COOM, AMCP, ER/CAM, PPM/ PRIME etc.), that will impact all COs. The HPO work stream aims to improve the basics within COs, improving KPI performance and bringing about organisational changes in operational efficiency and effectiveness in the long-term. However, the organisation is facing an ongoing challenge where COs are often struggling to meet some project pre-requisites and deliver on KPI targets.
The Sustainable Delivery Initiative (SDI) has been created in May 2017 in order to diagnose the issues that are leading to underperformance and lack of agility when delivering on KPIs and on the HPO project pre-requisites. In collaboration with the Boston Consulting group (BCG), this Initiative has been using BCG’s “Smart Simplicity Methodology”.
Since its inception, The Sustainable Delivery Initiative has identified the root causes of problems and designed/deployed specific interventions (e.g. changes to accountability measures, processes, incentives, structures) to improve consistent delivery of result. The emphasis of the initiative is bringing about cultural change through applying BCG’s methodology to assess what the current culture is in an organisation – and why it exists. The Initiative’s team is working with ROs and COs to develop a practical, well-sequenced plan to either reinforce or change current behaviours.
The initiative is currently in its rollout phase across SCI’s footprint.
This role will manage the delivery for the project, alongside a Project Manager, and under the responsibility of the Project Lead. The SDI Team also include two consultants.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Project Lead – Sustainable Delivery Initiative (Centre)
Staff reporting to this post: none
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As the Project Advisor you will work with the project team to:
· Support the administrative and back office work of the Sustainable Delivery Initiative;
· In collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, support the design and implementation of the Sustainable Delivery Initiative. This includes, but is not limited to;
o Mapping behavioural gaps (Identify targets, assess current level against target and identify relevant scope for root cause analysis),
o Identifying root-causes (Map current context in sample regions and COs, identify positive and negative critical levers or enablers) and propose relevant solutions and interventions
o Reviewing and adapting the design and implementation of interventions resulting from the pilot implemented in a Country Office (Develop a long list of potential interventions, design and apply prioritisation method to identify key interventions)
o Support the roll-out of these interventions across SCI’s footprint
· Support the management of realistic and committed project schedules taking into consideration business deadlines, dependencies, resources, and costs, as defined by the Project Lead.
· Proactively identify and manage interdependencies with other key operational and strategic initiatives across Save the Children with particular emphasis on the Country Office Operating Model, Accelerated Delivery and Improvement, PPM-PRIME and other High Performing Organisation projects.
· Manage communication channels with stakeholders in geographically disperse locations: arrange meetings and calls, take relevant notes and reschedule as necessary
· Develop appropriate communications materials for different levels of stakeholders, both internal and external (presentations, webinars, others).
· Foster and coordinate a people-focused approach, practicing exceptional care with all stakeholders, incl. staff, managers and business partners
· Proactively engage with CO stakeholders
· Facilitate workshops in the COs as needed, in order to implement the project approach
· Provide remote support to COs as needed
· Ensure the implementation of the Sustainable Delivery Initiative using the Agile Project Management Methodology
· Replace the Sustainable Delivery Initiative Project Manager when necessary (for some calls, meetings, or during their leave)
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
· Degree qualified (preferably Masters) in Business, International Development or a related field.
· 3 to 5 year-experience of participation to implementing international development or humanitarian or change projects, in a similar position
· Experience of humanitarian or development operations management in an INGO country office or at Headquarters, and core processes (project, awards, finance, logistics) management
· Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
· Excellent business partnering, communication and relationship building skills
· Ability to have a strategic focus, whilst dealing competently with operational matters
· Thorough – high attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate, high quality work
· Commitment to Save the Children values
· Experience in handling and managing budgets, strong analytical skills
· Experience in working in international settings/contexts
· First-hand knowledge of Save the Children operations is advantageous
· Experience in designing business processes would be an advantage
· Spanish, Arabic or French would be an advantage
· Excel Skills an advantage
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice):
Accountability:
· holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
· holds 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 process/business partners, takes responsibility for their own personal development
· 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
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with 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.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Additional job responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonable bounds, and as they relate to the accomplishment of the Initiative’s objectives. Extensive international travel may be required.
JD written by: Basile EMA EBEDE / Date: 05.01.2018
Job Description updated By: Basile EMA EBEDE / Date: 25.01.2018
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