Programme Officer (WBFO)

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

 

The Opportunity – Programme Officer

Post location:  West Bank Field Office - Ramallah

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 1 year

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Programme Officer is primarily responsible for the quality and timely implementation of programme activities and provision of enabling support to implementing partners. The post holder will provide both technical and administrative support to Save the Children (SCI) programmes as assigned by the Programme Manager (PM), ensuring outputs and results are achieved on time, within budget and in compliance with SCI and donor policies and regulations.

The Programme Officer will support programme design, and lead the planning and implementation of assigned programme activities in coordination with internal and external stakeholders. This includes positive engagement and enabling support to project partners in line with SCI’s Partnership Principles. The post holder will ensure that monitoring plans are carried out, required project resources are mobilized and utilized, data is generated and reported in a timely fashion, and that quality is maintained. This necessitates effective and timely coordination with Awards, PDQ, Supply Chain, MEAL and other enabling functions through all stages of the project cycle. 

The post holder will be assigned responsibilities across multiple projects by the Programme Manager, and is expected to work adaptably by absorbing and handing over tasks as projects end and new ones come online. This may involve varying levels of accountability depending on the current portfolio and needs of the Programme Unit.

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.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: West Bank Programme Manager

Staff reporting to this post: Field Monitors or Interns, depending on changeable Programme requirements

Budget Responsibilities: NA

Role Dimensions:  oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Key Area 1: Programme Design, Planning & Implementation

• Participate in design workshops and development of proposals, ensuring learnings on programmatic quality and operational feasibility are shared and considered
• Support the Programme Manager in the planning and set up of new Projects, including engagement with relevant SCI functions, partners, communities and other key stakeholders
• Lead development of PMM tools for assigned Projects, including but not limited to drafting of Detailed Implementation Plans, Phased Budgets, Procurement Plans and HR Plans. 
• Support technical assessments and the selection and verification of beneficiaries in coordination with other SCI teams and partners, and in line with SCI’s procedures and policies. 
• Lead the quality and timely implementation of programme activities as assigned by the Programme Manager, in line with project plans and in adherence to SCI and donor policies, procedures and regulations
• Ensure PMM tools remain updated on a timely basis and are uploaded into the PRIME system, once activated
• Support Programme Manager in budget phasing, forecasting and monitoring for assigned Projects
• Ensure timely spending in accordance with phased budgets, forecasts and donor flexibility rates, communicating anticipated variances to the Programme Manager ahead of time
• Monitor and communicate project risks and issues, adapting plans, activities and approaches according to the changing context and operating environment
• Lead close out actions for assigned Projects in coordination with relevant functions

Key Area 2: Partnerships

• Support partner mapping and selection processes and provide evidence from the field regarding the partners quality and performance when applicable.