CP, Food Security and Livelihood Coordinator

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The Opportunity

The Project Coordinator FSL and CP is a mid-level position based in Havijah Kirkuk under direct supervision of Field Manager Kirkuk with strong working relationship and technical support/ guidance with FSL and CP Specialist. The Project Coordinator FSL and CP will be responsible for coordination with field team and partners and support Field Manager in ensuring that day to day implementation, documentation and financial management functions are performed in accordance with SCI’s policies, agreed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). In addition, s/he will support Field Manager in internal and external coordination as well as assessments, reporting and program development activities.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
•    Work Closely with Field Manger, field team and local partners to facilitate, support and coordinate the project activities.
•    Maintain and update regulary CP and livelihoods activities/ beneficiaries database in Kirkuk with inputs from field team and partners.
•    Coordinate and follow up with partner in field for updated status of program implementation and provide any support / troubleshooting required to partner.
•    Coordinate field team, MEAL and communication team for case studies and success stories.
•    Support FM in external coordination with Emergency CP and Livelihoods sub cluster in Kirkuk. Represent SCI in these meetings along with of FM. Update activity info of livelihoods and CP monthly basis along with MEAL team.
•    Designing tools for assessment, monitoring, planning and progress along with MEAL team.
•    Support field team for organizing trainings and required material (technical curriculum, guidline notes, etc.)
•    Keep record of all required documents related to project, beneficiary selection, training and case management.
•    Work collaboratively with SCI’s logistics and finance staff as required to process Purchase Requests (PR) for project activities.
•    Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to the project/s.
•    Weekly and monthly reporting on project activitoies. Prepare quarterly and final report.

Coordination

•    Coordinate and contribute to community-based system and psychosocial support for CP Social cohesion and FSL components
•    Establish of effective community based case management and care arrangement.
•    In collaboration with procurement staffs raise PRs, follow up on Project expenditure, forecast and track PRs accordingly.
•    Arrange proper referral systems like health issues, Disabilities, GBV with other IPS to provide the necessary assistance for EVC(Extremely Vulnerable Children)

•    Staff Management

•    Training for local partners, supervisors and volunteers on Scoaial cohesion ,child protection and child right concepts, FTR, Case management, Psychosocial support life skills
•    Ensure that wellbeing center is properly staffed throughout opening hours. Ensure a system for correct attendance and absence for our volunteers and the rest of the staff.
•    Make sure that there is absolutely zero tolerance for corporal punishment or aggression from SCI or contracted partners ,volunteers, guards or other staff, directed to children.

Program Management

•    Monitor program implementation against the established indicators detailed in the projects Logical Framework and implementation plans.
•    Conduct field visits as required to verify program activities relative to stated targets.
•    Provide technical input and deliver (or support the delivery of) program in close coordination with other team members.
General:
•    Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
•    Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

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 AND EXPERIENCE:
Essential
•    Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
•    At least three years proven experience of program implementation in CP and livelihoods.
•    Proven abilities to work with IDPs and host communities.
•    Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic and Kurdish
•    Experience of representation and ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums like food security cluster and cash working group.
•    Experience and understanding of gender sensitive programing.
•    Good understanding of community engagement and social cohesion.
•    Good understanding of humanitarian principles and don no harm.
•    Understanding and commitment to Save the Children aims, values, and principles
Desirable
•    Works well in and promotes teamwork, strong community outreach skills, detail oriented, honest, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
•    Strong sense of integrity

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.

The Organisation
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 realise 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.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

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.