Project Manager – Championing Play Project

THE ROLE: Project Manager – Championing Play Project

Save the Children is recruiting experienced Project Manager that will lead the “LEGO Foundation Championing Play project with Save the Children’s programme in Sierra Leone. The “LEGO Foundation Championing Play” project is an anticipated one-year project that seeks to support adolescent parents and caregivers to strengthen capacity to deliver quality play for their children; it will be funded by LEGO Foundation.

As the project focal point for the Country Office, will be responsible for directly managing the implementation of this project, including project activities, resources, staffing, and partners. The Project Manager will work under the direct line management of the Kailahun Field manager, and is expected to work closely with all other Save the Children projects/ programmes and departments. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

S/he will work across departments to establish systems and approaches for identifying, pursuing and maintaining effective partnerships that contribute to Save the Children’s strategic direction and support reaching breakthroughs for children in Sierra Leone

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least an under graduate degree, preferably in the area of social work, education, sociology, development, public health, community development, or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience, with some of these preferably in an INGO setting

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• – Proven experience in all aspects of programme/project cycle management, including design, planning, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation.
  • Demonstrable experience with financial management; and budget/grants management and monitoring.
  • Substantial experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.
  • Experience in managing and building staff teams. developing staff capacity.
  • Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel.
  • Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.
  • Experience in integrating gender, diversity, disability and related issues into programme activities.
  • Experience in implementing community-based activities including in rural areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically
  • Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
  • Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 10 Months

Closing Date: 20th May, 2022

The Organization

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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply in English using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

 Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

 Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY