We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The central role of this position holder is to assist Edu /Program project manager in designing and delivering of Education Program activities in Kabul and other provinces. She/he is responsible to supervise the work of partner, and work closely with district government authorities in province, districts, schools and, local Shuras (CECs, SMCs, SC, PTAs, CDCs, etc…), and ensure that the program is implemented in progressing with high quality standard, and on best interest of children. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Project Manager

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

Direct: 0

Indirect: 0

Budget Responsibilities: None

She/he is accountable to carry out the following key role and responsibilities but not limited to:

1. Participate and contribute to projects planning at national/sub-national level for national projects, take part in Project kick off meetings in order to increase the knowledge of cooperating partners on specific projects/programs.
2. Support provincial level project implementation through partners.
3. Ensure on-time and quality project activities are delivered by partners.
4. Support the SCI provincial staff and partners in all aspects of project planning, reporting, as well as project introduction to stakeholders.
5. Close coordination with SCI provincial staff and partners to check and ensure project implementation plan is implemented as agreed.
6. Escalate the burning findings with respective project manager or HoE for further action.
7. Check and confirm partners monthly financial and narrative report by comparing the reports with the documents, project plan, reports, and field level progress.
8. Coordinate and support partners in development and submission of reports required for MoE, MoEc and donor.
9. Take active and key role in project forecast and realignment along with project manager and partners.
10. Assist project manager in donor reports with provision of reliable data and facts at field level.
11. Conduct organization capacity assessment of identified partners in close coordination with SCI-Af relevant departments
12. Develops capacity building plan for SCI partner and shall coordinate/prepare the capacity building agenda in collaboration with line and relevant departments.
13. Conduct regular field visits to different provinces/districts, identify partners’ capacity gaps and deliver on the job trainings to mitigate the spotted capacity flaws and establish good working relations between SCI and Partners at provincial level.
14. Share the field visits reports and action plan with SCI relevant project managers and HoE and with the partners and closely follow up to make sure the actions are completed on due dates.
15. Focal person for regular follow-up with partners on submission of their monitoring and field visit reports
16. Coordinate the partner’s meeting and circulate the minutes of the meeting with relevant people.
17. Establish strong coordination with SCI-Afghanistan Implementing Partners (IPs), Stakeholders, SCI Finance Department, BHs and provincial management teams.
18. He/she will be the focal person for Safer Partnership for provinces and will work closely with Partners, HoE, provincial safeguarding focal points and SCI Head of Safeguarding
19. Conduct regular spot checks to ensure strong safer partnership mechanism in place.
20. Support the partner, so that they comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures regarding child protection and child safeguarding, Do No Harm children for the maximum protection of children.
21. Represent SCI in the sectoral meetings such as cluster meetings and other related meeting.
22. Coordinate and collaborate with country and provincial office coordinators and project manager in partners procurement, BOQ development.
23. Any additional task as per office requirement or by line manager.

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 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, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required

• University degree in education, social science, or any other relevant technical credentials
• Minimum 4 years of experience in national and/or international NGOs, specifically in project implementation, management

Desirable

• Have worked with partners.
• Must be proactive, flexible, hard working with irregular hours.
• Should be optimistic and a good listener.

Dedicated to work in the interest of Children regardless of ethnicity, colour, Race, Gender, or other biased preferences.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Good knowledge and experience in partnership.
• Humanitarian experience and knowledge is an asset.
• Knowledge in conducting training and capacity building sessions.
• Good organization, planning, budgeting, budget control and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill 
• Good team interaction and positive attitude
• Familiar with Word, Excel, and other relevant programs 

Excellent communication skills in English, alongside varied local language skills are preferred (Dari, Pashto, Uzbeki, etc).

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

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.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

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It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

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Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.