Project Coordinator – Save the children عودة إلى الفرص

TITLE:  Project Coordinator

TEAM/PROGRAMME: North Africa Migration Initiative (NAMI)

LOCATION: Tunis, Tunisia

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:   

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Project Coordinator will be based in Tunis and manage the implementation of a child protection capacity strengthening project for civil society actors working with migrant and refugee children in Libya and Tunisia. The Child Protection capacity strengthening project is funded by the Regional Development and Protection Programme (RDPP) and includes frequent interaction and communication with international and local actors. The Project Coordinator should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s Policies. Frequent travel to the South of Tunisia will be required (no travels to Libya are expected).

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Senior Child Protection Advisor

Staff reporting to this post: none 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme management

• Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of the Child Protection Capacity Strengthening Project, ensuring the timely delivery of a quality programme (ensuring effective reporting mechanisms are developed and are operational, regular monitoring occurs against log frames, implementation plan and work plans). 
• Ensure appropriate partner monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and provide monthly and quarterly reports on progress. 

Partnership management

• Implement and contextualise Save the Children’s standard partnership framework to assess, select and build capacity of partners. 
• Ensure staff and partners have clear understanding of the project design (including objectives and measurement indicators etc). 
• Maintain working partnerships and good communication with representatives of UNICEF, UNHCR, IOM offices of Libya and Tunisia and the regional delegates of child protection.
• Build and maintain positive communication with local NGOs/CBOs to work on the child protection in emergencies programme
• In collaboration with the Senior Child Protection advisor organise regular meetings and trainings with partners to discuss progress and challenges.

Coordination and advocacy 

• Represent Save the Children at regional coordination meetings (Protection, child protection, mental health) and other meetings and forums and take a supporting  role to strengthen a child protection system.
• Ensure activities are developed in partnership with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders, including local partners and aim to establish/strengthen processes and mechanisms at local, governerate, and national levels. Promote the participation of children in all aspects of the response where possible and appropriate.
• Continuously identify and document child protection issues for children on the move, and ensure that relevant stakeholder and duty bearers are informed 
• Contribute to the development of case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and media efforts. 

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

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages partners 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 colleagues 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

Equal Opportunities 

The role 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.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.