Program Coordinator Luzon Visayas Program Office (JG 4)

Fixed term of until December 31, 2014 with possibility of extension (based in Metro Manila). Immediate. For Filipino Nationals
Responsible for the delivery of quality programming support and coordination with other program/project staff and the Program Manager to ensure integration of program initiatives within the assigned area. Programming. Contributes to the analysis and periodic updating of issues affecting children in the locality area. Leads in formulating detailed implementation plan in the area of focus in consultation with Program Officer (PO). Ensures/supports the operationalization of theory of change and delivery of quality programs/ projects. Ensures preparation and monitoring of Impact Area Plan. Ensures coordination with different project coordinators/ mobilizers implementing thematic projects or programs. Ensures implementation of thematic deliverables in coordination with POs. Ensures integration of regular and special initiatives. Networking, Partnering and Advocacy. Maps and identifies potential partners (community-based groups, civil society organizations, academe, donors) that Save the Children can work with in relevant thematic/geographic areas. Establishes and maintains active working relationships with local partners, local government units and other NGOs specific to concerned thematic areas. Manages SC partner projects/ programs. Provides feedback to the Advisor regarding prospective partners and donors and opportunities for resource mobilization. Drafts local policy proposal in coordination with Advisors. Facilitates/ conducts capability building of local partners on policy advocacy. Tracks local issuances and budgets affecting children. Implements local advocacy activities in line with the national policy agenda (childrens participation, networking, mobilizing the public, engaging the private sector and media, and lobbying with LGUs and partners;) and supports national advocacy efforts. Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Documentation Ensures that Program Offices utilize M&E findings/ results in enhancing/ modifying program implementation. Assists in identifying priorities for and in the conduct of program documentation. Assists in monitoring of implementation of sub-grants. Provides documentation (i.e. success stories, case studies, photo essays) of project/ program successes and best practices. Contributes to knowledge management and learning agenda. Ensures that plans (i.e. operational plans, DIPs/SIP PIT, action plans) are implemented based on agreed targets and timelines. Capacity Building (CB) and Community Mobilization (CM). Attends CB activities as directed. Participates in echoing session organized by Technical Advisor (TA) and shares this with colleagues. Adopts lessons and insights in program implementation. Facilitates CB activities to partners in consultation with concerned TA. Consults with partners to identify training needs. Facilitates CM /Organization Development of community groups for program delivery ad sustainability. Human Resource, Finance, Member and Donor Relations and Logistics. Supports and contributes to various policies and processes in Human Resources, Finance, Member and Donor Relations, Logistics including: performance management system, coaching and mentoring, Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on Fraud and Anti-Corruption, Safety and Security Policy, responding to member needs, design and implementation of Logistics Plan, judicious use of SC resources, evaluation of program proposals from partners, budget process, financial reporting and procedures Humanitarian Response. Participates in humanitarian response vis--vis defined roles under an Emergency Response roster. Requirements: Demonstrated competencies in two or more of the following: establishing and maintaining partner relationships with local government, private enterprises, community groups; community mobilization at the city or province or groups of cities and provinces; and program delivery and partnering preferably in the context of the assigned areas; Child-centered initiatives and processes; work on programs for children e.g. education, health, child rights governance, child protection, livelihoods, humanitarian / emergency response Requirements Common to all positions in Save the Children : Has a healthy sense of urgency; proactive and results-oriented. Prepared to travel (estimated travel is 15%-20% in assigned region. Commitment to and understanding of child rights, the aims and principles of Save the Children, humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct, the SC mandate and child focus, and the Save the Children methodology and framework of program implementation. Save the Children Values include Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Child Safeguarding Our commitment to protect the interests and well-being of children includes our commitment to safeguard children with whom we are in contact. The situation of all children must be improved through the promotion of their rights. This includes the right to freedom from abuse and exploitation. Child abuse is never acceptable. Our safeguards start as early as the recruitment process where we observe interview procedures, reference checks, verification, NBI and employment clearance Send resumes by email: Recruitment.Philippines@savethechildren.org Please place in subject heading: Position. Office. Your Surname. First name. Example: Program Coordinator. Luzon Visayas Program Office. Castro Bing Screened applications will receive a Statement of Interest (SOI) form to be accomplished. Processing will commence immediately. We will not be able to respond to follow up or questions except when we communicate or shortlist. Recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to protect children including reference checks on child safeguarding. Applicants are expected to commit to Save the Childrens mission, vision and to understanding our methodology. Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer. Please note posting in facebook accounts: Save the Children Philippine Country Office page https://www.facebook.com/SavetheChildrenPH The Development Sector Jobs Philippines https://www.facebook.com/groups/159675867428915/

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children, working in over 120 countries around the world. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children envisions a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Save the Children has been working in the Philippines since 1981. Our development programs are in: Child Protection (Protect against physical and humiliating punishment, Child trafficking, Protect against harmful child labor), Child Rights Governance (Child rights monitoring, Strengthening national child rights systems, and Building awareness and capacity) , Education (Early Childhood Care and Development, Basic Education, and School Health & Nutrition), Health ( Maternal and newborn health, Child health, Adolescent sexual and reproductive health), Nutrition (Child Nutrition), Livelihoods (Food security and livelihood), and Humanitarian ( General relief and emergency management, Preparedness prevention and risk reduction)