: Save the Children International
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: 13 February 2016
22 February 2016
Save the Children International is looking for a Maesot Senior Field Coordinator (Re-announcement)
JOB TITLE: Maesot Senior Field Coordinator
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Thailand Programme LOCATION: Maesot Field Office
Type of Contract: 1 year (with possible extension pending funding)
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one)
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 education programmes in Measot, Tak province, Thailand
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Senior Programme Implementation Manager
Staff reporting to this post: 5
Direct: BEST Education Project officers, ACCESS Project Coordinator, a Finance Assistant , an Administrative/Logistics Assistant
Indirect: a Driver
Budget Responsibilities: Budget holder for Project Basic Education Support towards Transition Project (BEST)
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
· Assist the Senior Programme Implementation Manager to ensure the timely, efficient and effective delivery of a high quality, education programme – focused on achieving sustainable changes for children, with a particular focus on the poorest and most disadvantaged children.
· With BEST/PREPS Education Project officers, to ensure Basic Education Support towards Transition Project (BEST) takes steps to promote children’s access to quality basic education and counter discrimination against children (on whatever basis it may be).Lead on the development and regular revision of Work Breakdown Structures, Detailed DIPs, and Issues Logs for the BEST/PREPS Project, as “Project Lead” for these awards
· Ensure the efficient and effective coordination of activities and strategies in the different education projects along the Thai-Myanmar border implemented by SCI and partner organizations
· Work closely with the Karen Refugee Committee Education Entity to promote capacity strengthening within the organization and the improvement of the Karen refugee education system.
· With support from Education Specialist, organise and coordinate delivery of trainings for partner’s organisations, government counterparts, programme staff, and other relevant agencies etc.
· With orientation and guidance from the education specialist, provide technical support to program staffs, and partners in the field.
· Conduct and support monitoring of the Basic Education Support towards Transition Project (BEST), ensuring timely and high quality reporting on agreed activities.
· In conjunction with the Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team, conduct and support monitoring of the BEST Project and Education project in Maesot
· Lead in compiling information from partners and drafting BEST/PREPS Project reports, with support of the Education 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 BEST/PREPS 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 Maesot Field office and ensure the safety and security of the office, assets, and most importantly, staff
· Lead on the initial draft of the BEST/PREPS reports and ensure they are of high quality and submitted on time
· With the Education Specialist and PDQ team, support advocacy efforts to promote children’s rights, particularly the right to a safe school environment, including leadership in the border Education Stakeholders group
· Act as Save the children representative in meetings, conference or other events in Masot.
· Supervise the most senior staff in each program/department in Maesot (excluding MEAL) and support their development through regular performance management
· Serve as model and “champion” in terms of time management, productivity, stress reduction, and work/life balance in the Mae Sot office
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI 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
Essential:
· Thai Nationality
Bachelor’s degree preferably in relevant qualification in Education.
Demonstrated skills, experience (at least three years), and knowledge in project management in education development sector
· 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
Desirable:
· Experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control.
· Demonstrated knowledge of education technical issues such as teacher training, curriculum development, assessment.
· Ability to analyse information, and to document and report.
· Ability to, and experience of, delivering training in education related issues
· An in-depth understanding of context of the migration and refugees.
· 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 Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.
Deadline for submission of application is on 22 February 2016
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 a Mae Sot 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.”
