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Save the Children International is looking for a Deep South Field Coordinator

JOB TITLE:  Deep South Field Coordinator

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Thailand Programme           LOCATION: Pattani Field Office

Type of Contract:  Fixed Term 

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:

To assist the Senior Programme Implementation Manager in managing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of high quality, innovative programmes in the Deep South of Thailand.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Senior Programme Implementation Manager

Staff reporting to this post: 4

Direct: Partnerships and Capacity Building Officer, DRR Project officer, a Finance Assistant an Administrative/ Logistics Assistant

Indirect : a Driver

Budget Responsibilities: Budget holder for Local Engagement to Advocate for Peace(LEAP) Project for 3 years

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

- Assist the Senior Programme Implementation Manager to ensure the timely, efficient and effective delivery of a high quality, child rights-based programme – focused on achieving sustainable changes for children, with a particular focus on the poorest and most disadvantaged children.

- With the Partnership Capacity Building Officer, lead on capacity development with the network and individual CSOs, monitor project activities, manage reporting and the everyday running of the office and logistics. 

- In conjunction with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team, conduct and support monitoring of the LEAP Project and other project in the Deep South.

- Lead in compiling information from partners and drafting LEAP Project reports, with support of the Child Protection Specialist, and ensure high quality, accurate reports are submitted to the donor on time.

- To monitoring expenditure against budgets and the proper financial management of the LEAP Project and provide support on budget and financial management of other project in the Deep South.

- Support compliance to systems and processes for planning and reporting to member head offices and donors

- Oversee the operation of the Pattani Field office

- With the of the Child Protection Specialist and PDQ team, support advocacy efforts to promote children’s rights, particularly the right to a safe school environment.

- Act as Save the children representative in meetings, conference or other events in the Deep South

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 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 

- Thai Nationality

- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Relevant qualification in organisational management, child protection or social development;

- Demonstrated skills, experience (at least three years), and knowledge in management (preferably in development sector and in relevant thematic area).

- Five years professional working experience, development sector preferred

- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, including good level of written and spoken English.

- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

- Ability and willingness to travel frequently domestically (including to remote areas), and internationally as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

- Experience and knowledge of effective project management, financial and budgetary control.

- Ability to analyse information, and to document and report.

- Ability to, and experience of, delivering training in thematic area.

- An in-depth understanding of context of the Deep South

- Significant experience working and building relationships with government officials and local partners;

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Save the Children 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

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with Save the Children Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Additional job responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.

Deadline for submission of application is on 2 December 2015

To apply, please send your application and CV to HR & Admin Manager at email address: jaem.prachoommark@savethechildren.org

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for – Deep South Field Coordinator_(Name of candidate)”

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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