Job Description

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project Implementation

• Support implementing partners to develop and deliver activity plans aligned with AY4SF timelines.

• Lead district-level mobilization and registration of project participants.

• Conduct routine field monitoring and produce quality monitoring reports with actionable follow-up plans.

• Support implementation of climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and adolescent-focused interventions.

• Monitor the child rights situation and appropriately manage or escalate cases of child protection concerns.

• Lead on Environmental and Social Screening of project activities
MEAL

• Participate in project specific MEAL activities.

• Facilitate for the dissemination of research findings and documentation of feedback.

• Provide the initial point of contact for receiving grievances

• Coordinate with GESI Expert and Project Director to support investigation and resolution of grievances

• Daily updating of output deliveries on result framework/IPTT, PRIME and final reporting.

• Support the efficient documentation of the project actions, achievements, success stories and best practices for institutional learning and scaling up.

• Promote child participation and ensure children provide feedback during the project life cycle.
PRIME

• Ensure that the PRIME modules are updated on time to inform evidence-based decision-making during project implementation

• Coordinate with MEAL to update IPTT in PRIME

• Produce PRIME adoption report for the project and share with the Project Director.

Representation

• Represent Save the Children at district-level forums/meetings to ensure maintenance of good flow of information and knowledge on the programme.

• Maintain strong communication with project technical experts (TEs) and specialists to ensure quality implementation.

Partnerships, Networking and Coordination

• Identify and strengthen partnerships with government ministries, NGOs, and community-based structures.

• Participate in district and provincial coordination meetings relevant to climate resilience, youth development, and livelihoods.

• Work with implementing partners to ensure that the project is implemented on scope, budget and time

Operational and administrative office support

• Maintain proper filing, storage, and confidentiality of documents.

• Support emergency response activities where needed.

• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned.
Child safeguarding

• Staff inform people who come into contact with them of the conduct to expect of SC staff

• Report any Child Safeguarding concerns to the focal person

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in development programming, preferably climate change adaptation, livelihoods, or youth programming.

• Strong interpersonal, facilitation and community engagement skills.

• Experience working with government ministries and local authorities.

• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.

• Computer proficiency (MS Office, Teams, digital platforms).

• Fluency in English

• Fluency in local language relevant to the district a MUST.

• Ability to travel frequently to field sites.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

• Experience working on climate resilience or GCF funded projects.

• Familiarity with Save the Children programming and compliance standards.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, MEAL systems, and accountability mechanisms.

• Experience working with adolescents or youth groups