Save The Children International

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JOB TITLE: Deputy Chief of Party
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Apatseni Mwayi Atsikana Aphunzire (AMAA) / LOCATION: Lilongwe or Zomba
GRADE: (please leave this blank) / Type of Contract:
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COMPANY PROFILE
Save the Children International (SCI) is the world’s leading independent organization for children. It works in over 120 countries around the world. Our Vision is to have a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our Mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.In education, we are at the forefront of addressing issues of access, equity and learning achievement. Save the Children has been a pioneer in recognizing and addressing gaps in learning achievement, particularly in literacy and girls’ education.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Save the Children seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for AMAA, a USAID-funded girls’ education program in Malawi. The goal of the $10.5m, five-year project is to improve the enrolment and retention of girls in upper primary and secondary schools and will focus on: 1) Improving the agency of girls in upper primary and secondary school; 2) Improving access to secondary school through the construction of schools and provision of bursaries 3) Improving the quality of secondary school through teacher training 4) Reducing cultural barriers to girls education through gender transformative activities and role modeling.
The DCOP will have senior programme management experience within a development context, and demonstrate a keen understanding of education project outcomes. Under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP), the DCOP will take the lead on overseeing program implementation, specifically around sexual and reproductive health and lifeskills.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Chief of Party
Staff reporting to this post:
Direct:2 District Coordinators
Budget Responsibilities: Oversees district level budgets, worksclosely with finance manager
Role Dimensions:
  • Lead in project implementation while providing technical support to project staff.
  • Ensure project implementation is in line with the project plans and budget.
  • Build relationships with district and national level stakeholders

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
Programme Management
  • In coordination with the Chief of Party provide programmatic leadership to ensure that program outputs are achieved over the life of the program.
  • Oversee project work planning, implementation and management, ensuring the project's administrative integrity and technical soundness.
  • Provide strong management to the lifeskills component of the project, including liaising and supporting partners with their implementatoin
  • Closely monitor district-level activities, identify challenges and develop appropriate and sustainable solutions with guidance from the Chief of Party and other program staff.
  • Work closely with project partners, providing support to ensure they deliver on tme and with quality
  • Cultivate strategic relationships withdistrict level government ministries, local and international partners and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of project activities at the district level.
  • Oversee the development of timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of project activities and results for submission to the Chief of Party, including progress and annual reports.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:
  • Holds self-accountability 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, and external partners.
  • 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
  • Master’s Degree or higher in Education policyor a related field is required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
  • At least six years of demonstrated senior management experience in the Malawi development sector, preferably in education, and SRHR.
  • Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective partnerships with partners, local government entities, other NGOs and donors, including USAID.
  • Experience supervising and leading teams, including international staff, using strong communication and interpersonal skills strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing projects or components of projects that include teacher training or curriculum development.
  • Experience interacting with government agencies, host country government partners and counterparts, and international donor agencies is preferred.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and strong track record in meeting deliverables and deadlines and ability to provide oversight of financial and operational aspects of programs is preferred.
  • The ability to manage a program of similar magnitude and complexity; work collaboratively across technical disciplines and implement according to plans.
  • Strong English language communication skills – both verbal and written.
  • Proven leadership qualities, negotiation skills, and ability to collaborate with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
  • The ability to travel extensively within Malawi is required.

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.
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
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
JD written by:Cassie Biggs / Date:27.11.16
JD agreed by:David Onunda / Date:28.11.16
Job Description updated By: Cassie Biggs / Date: 08.05.17
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