GRADE: 6 +   

LOCATION: Rupandehi

TEAM/PROGRAM: POD/H&N   

Type of Contract: Fixed term-Grant

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 Sr.  Project Coordinator – FP FACT will be responsible for planning, coordination,   implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Fertility Awareness for Community Transformation (FACT) project activities of district level. S/he will provide technical support to Jr./Project Officers and project platforms (the groups through which the intervention will be developed) and district stakeholders and ensure the project is well managed in the district as well. S/he will lead of Social and Behavior Change (SBC) initiative in the district under this project including required support of material development and streamlining use across SC’s existing platforms. S/he will make necessary coordination at district and regional government counterparts, related stakeholders, SCI staff and project platforms for smooth operation of the project activities for quality deliverables. 

Main Role/Responsibilities/Duties:

Planning, Implementation and Tracking:

• Develop annual work plan and budget of the whole project period at the district in consultation/coordination with respective DP/HO and other stakeholders and  in consultation from the FACT team  at country office
• Develop detailed implementation plan (DIP) and phased budget of district on annual basis for proper implementation and budget utilization on time manner. 
• Support to prepare project guideline, minimum standards and other required documents for the project management
• Make proper implementation of project activities and budget utilization as per DIP and phased budget 
• Prepare monthly project tracking report and take corrective actions in case of more than 10%  deviation
• Fulfil internal requirement of SC for project implementation and other administrative document requirements for coordination with district level stakeholders including District Health Office
• Provide support to ensure minimum standards for activities of FACT are adhered to in the district

Research, Monitoring and Technical Support:

• Support the research component of the project in collaboration with different stakeholders, this will include helping to organize/ identify participants for research. 
• Prepare overall Monitoring and Evaluation Plan of the project at district level
• Conduct regular monitoring of the project activities in the district and report to line manager regularly
• Provide technical support and line manage to project  coordinators of district office for mainstreaming the SBC and materials of the project into the selected platforms 
• Provide technical support for field level activities – observation, finding gaps and feedback (reflection) and facilitate technical support for government counterparts and Jr./Project Officers

SBC Initiatives:

• Support to development of the intervention to be implemented, based on formative research findings, possibly including SBC materials for this project
• Take lead in the implementation and monitoring of SBC initiatives under this project in the district
• Facilitate the mobilization of existing platforms of Save the Children for SBC activities 

Documentation and Reporting:

• Regularly update the platform of Save the Children’s projects where the intervention is implemented 
• Prepare project reports related to district as per donor and member requirement on time with input from project staff
• Support project in the documentation of project process, learning and results including case studies 

Coordination and Representation:

• Establish and maintain functional coordination with regional and district level government counterparts like Regional Health Directorate, Regional Health Training Centre, District Public/Health Office, District Reproductive Health Coordination Committee (RHCC) and other stakeholders for smooth operation of the project activities at district level
• Represent Save the Children in relevant forums, including meetings, conferences and other events at district and regional level to Family Planning and Reproductive Health
• Coordinate project work with selected platforms into which activities will be integrated

Occasional Significant Duties:

• Contributes to the process of developing plans, compiling reports and documentation. Ensure periodic evaluations of related programs.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Supporting Save the Children’s dual mandate of development programmes as well as being the leader in emergency preparedness and response for children.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

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 him/herself and her team, takes responsibility for his/her own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares her/his 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 team, colleagues, Members and external counter 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:

Education:

• Masters’ degree in Public Health or Nursing 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least 5 years* (3 years for GSI group*) experience on public health program (family planning/reproductive health) including SBC and material development
• Experience on different dimensions of family planning and reproductive health would be an asset.

Skills:

• Strong written and spoken skills in English
• Higher degree of taking initiatives and has ability to work independently.
• Sound computer skills on word processing, power-point, and other basic computer software.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, able to work in short deadlines with intense pressure.
• Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic reports that document program directions and results
• Has ability to adopt innovation in the program. 
• Strong interpersonal communication and coordination skills

    
ATTRIBUTES

• Reliable, trust worthy and committed

ESSENTIAL

• Report and Proposal Writing 
• Research & Survey
• Analytical Skill 
• Program development 
• Advocacy & Lobbying 
• Representation and negotiation 
• Resource mobilization
• Facilitation

        
DESIRABLE

• Analytical skill, collaboration and cooperation
• Monitoring and evaluation