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: 

The Head of Programme Implementation will provide implementation and management oversight of Save the Children’s programme in the field office in Sudan. The post holder will ensure effective management of programs, resources, staff, and support functions in the field sites and will firmly institute finance, human resources, and operations systems.  Working closely with thematic leads and Program Managers, the Head of program Implementation will actively participate in implementing programs according to prevailing needs, identify new opportunities for programming, and will ensure field level participation in programme and proposal design.The HPI will also support the capacity development of staff in the field bases. The Head of Implementation will ensure the strengthening of the field level operational platform by ensuring that proper risk mitigation measures and internal controls are put in place. S/he will be an effective representative of Save the Children to local authorities, communities, INGOs and NGOS, and other stakeholders.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: DDPO

Dimensions: Sudan is one of the most challenging and exciting working environments that Save the Children currently works in. Save the Children is one of the key actors in Sudan. As such the agency not only follows through its own plans but helps shape the strategies and plans of others – advocating with Donors, formulating policies with the government, drawing attention to neglected needs and leading strategy development in core domains such as Child Protection, Education and Livelihoods. 

Staff directly reporting to this post: This position will line manage field team that exclusively implement projects in the particular field office, Finance, Supply chain and Human resource.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Leading Field level Program/grant management:

• Oversee the implementation of all programmes operating in their respective field offices, ensuring that programs are delivered according to awards agreement requirements, humanitarian standards and Save the Children standards
• Ensure that activities are appropriately planned and resourced, with work plans, procurement plans, and phased budgets in place for each project and that progress is systematically monitored on a monthly basis against targets for both budgets and programmatic targets and issues are flagged for support in a timely fashion
• Ensure that kick off and close out meetings are held at the field level according to Save the children standards.
• Ensure that all Awards have effective monitoring and evaluation systems and a system of learning and feedback is in place for the field office; actively engage in regular programme monitoring 
• Ensure that internal and donor reporting is of high quality, timely and informs managerial and strategic decision making.
• Contribute to project design ensuring that new proposals are in line with area strategy, feasible and adequately resourced and support sectoral assessments where necessary
• Work with the Programme Managers to ensure that relevant contingency planning is developed and feed into emergency preparedness initiatives or responses
• Lead the Field l teams to ensure the smooth implementation of programmes and ensure that programme plans are clearly prioritized and communicated to the support team effectively.

Strengthen Field level Interdepartmental coordination.

• Ensure effective coordination and communication flow between departments (thematic and support) to ensure efficient program delivery and a constructive and supportive working environment
• Ensure timely and quality reporting from all departments and detailed analysis of program status, constraints and mitigating factors
• Work closely with support departments in Port Sudan to raise issues related to the field level. From time to time, raise issues with DDPO to escalate them where appropriate.
• Chair weekly/ monthly interdepartmental meetings in the field for purposes of program and operational reviews.

Other

• Tasks as assigned by line manager.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Hold a relevant degree in Development management, Humanitarian studies, or any relevant Social Sciences and at least 5 years/substantial experience working in Field/ program management with a humanitarian/ development organisation. 
• Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review, and evaluation including budget holding responsibilities.
• Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Substantial experience in office management with a good understanding of logistics, HR and finance procedures
• Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting
• Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues
• Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills
• Experience of working with partners and a participatory approach
• Able to work to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.