Turkey: Project Manager

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months

Role Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible to, with partners, deliver high quality projects for children and their families with a focus on (1) excellent project implementation, including timely activity implementation according to plan and routine monitoring against agreed indicators, (2) high quality progress and final reports for external and internal use and (3) strong budget oversight: monthly forecasting and spending according to plan; quarterly revisions, as needed; budget (spending) reporting and (4) ensuring procurement is on time and in line with technical specifications and (5) ensuring compliance with relevant polices. S/he will also provide day-to-day oversight to an assigned set of project(s) based either in the SCI office or with implementing partners. S/he will coordinate between SCI and partners, while mapping best practices, tools used, lessons learnt and effectively share with partners and global program coordination team. S/he will actively monitor activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget, and that delays or issues with implementation are flagged immediately and corrective actions are taken. Moreover, the Project Coordinator will be working closely with the relevant TAs and staff on capacity building/strengthening interventions ensuring quality of Save the Children's programme.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

Essential:

• Experience in project cycle or award management (3+ years)
• Experience of remote project coordination in complex settings, working through partners
• Proven capacity to supervise, and coach staff in project management
• Experience of, and commitment to, working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• A team player who is able to work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds
• Computer literate with experience in MS office
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A good level of written and spoken English

• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

  Desirable

• Language skills in Arabic

• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts

• Experience working and building the capacity of partners on technical issues

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

To see a full job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. This position is urgent and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'irene.33363.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'