Child Rights Governance Officer
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:
Save the Children has been working in the child rights governance (CRG) sector on Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, and will be expanding these activities in the coming years. The position of a CRG Officer in Zanzibar will advance this work on a technical level and ensure excellence in programming, including demonstration of tangible results for children in Zanzibar. The CRG Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership in this process. She/he will assume the overall responsibility for the growth, development and implementation of the Child Rights Governance portfolio in the Zanzibar field office. S/He must bring an innovative leadership profile with a proven track record of working with children and governance and a sound technical background in programme design and delivery. The post holder should also have a solid understanding of the child rights governance sector and government structures (national and local level) in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar and some of the current challenges to enforce, protect and fulfil child rights in the country.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Save the Children has been operational in Tanzania since 1986 providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered in support of Government of Tanzania priorities and policies both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, nutrition, HIV/TB and emergency response. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined programmes of SCUK, SCUS, SC Sweden to create a single operation in Tanzania. We currently have an operational presence in Lindi, Shinyanga, Zanzibar, Songwe and Kigoma and we work through partners in other parts of the country. We employ nearly 100 staff and have an annual operating budget of approximately $10 million.
Reports to: Zanzibar FO Zanzibar FO CP/ CRG Manager
Dimensions: The job has five core functions:
- Technical expertise
- Support the implementation of the goals set out within the areas of CP and CRG in the Tanzania Country Office Strategic Plan 2016-2018
- Quality programming implementation
- Support donor reports and development of new proposals and budgets
- Monitoring and evaluation
Staff directly reporting to this post: N/a
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
1.Program implementation:
- Provide technical expertise within the area of CRG for the implementation of a CP/ CRG programme in Zanzibar.
- Responsible for strengthening knowledge and implementation of CRG activities in Zanzibar, including Save the Children’s support towards the overall coordination and collaboration among partners within the field of CRG.
- Support partners in the implementation of activities within the Child Rights Governance thematic area
and ensure capacity assessments and development plans are in place, regularly reviewed and followed-through.
- Documentation of project/partner experiences to capture good practice, results and impacts achieved.
- Analysing the reports and funding requests from partners, giving feed-back and recommend transfer of funds.
- Support orientation of partners on child rights and ensure child rights programming is integrated in their plans.
- Ensure timely disbursement of funds to implementing partners including ensuring efficient utilisation of funds.
- Undertake periodic field monitoring visit.
- Support the CP/ CRG team to develop detailed implementation plans, procurement plans and phased financial forecasts in collaboration with the CP/ CRG Manager.
- Ensure that all planned activities and related expenditures are on track with recorded DIPs in strict compliance with the agreed budget lines and Save the Children’s financial regulations and reviewed on a monthly basis during Award Review Meetings.
- Support the CP/ CRG Manager to ensure that quality monthly, quarterly and other reports are developed and submitted in accordance with agreed donors/members schedules.
- Support the CP/ CRG Manager to develop new proposal opportunities including budgets within the area of CRG.
- Contribute to strategic discussions regarding CRG in the Tanzania country office.
2. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Assist with technical assessments of local/implementing partners
- Assist MEAL team, operation teams and partners to carry out regular monitoring and measure and report on achievement and progress towards project objectives and results.
- Work with MEAL and operation teams to carry out relevant studies and document and disseminate good practices in projects related to CRG.
- Support the development of monitoring and reporting systems for existing programmes with field staff and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team, and update senior management on progress towards targets, as well as programme learning.
- In collaboration with the MEAL team in Dar ensure implementation of a strong MEAL system for the CRG component of the CP/ CRG programme in Zanzibar (MEAL plans, indicators, performance tracking tables, monitoring tools, benchmarks etc.)
- Include baseline studies, formative assessments, mid-term evaluations, final evaluations and other research studies as well as learning events as part of annual DIPs.
- In collaboration with MEAL unit, develop process, output and outcome level Quality Benchmarks and regularly review progress on indicators/achievement of targets (LFA).
- Discuss monitoring findings during program coordination/review meetings, review MEAL reports to highlight key project strengths and areas of improvement, and use learning from monitoring reports for project planning and implementation.
- Provide programmatic inputs for the development of the ToRs of evaluations/baseline studies which include background information and scope of work and proposed methodology.
3. Advocacy:
- Support CP/ CRG team in Zanzibar in developing local-specific advocacy strategies and messages in the area of CRG.
- Build the capacity of the CP/ CRG team to carry out advocacy on CRG within strategic forums.
- Participate as delegated in relevant internal and external fora including donor meetings and clusters related to CP and CRG and thereby take proactive actions to profile SC’s work and exploited possible opportunities
- Identify key opportunities and events for Save the Children to position itself as one of the leading organisations for strengthening CP and CRG in Zanzibar
- Identify and secure potential technical resource persons and organisations for their support in advancing Save the Children’s advocacy in the CP and CRG sectors in Zanzibar. This involves forging partnerships with local and international child rights agencies.
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Leading
Leading and Inspiring Others
Demonstrates technical leadership in all our work, role models our value, articulates a compelling vision to inspire others to achieve our goals for children.
Leading Edge
Creates and engages others in a shared vision and strategy that will deliver more for children.
Acts with integrity and walks away from major opportunities if these are not aligned to the organisations values.
Inspires people to reach the highest standards of performance and a sense of pride in belonging to the organisation.
Thinking
Problem Solving And Decision Making
Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation and making appropriate judgements.
Leading Edge
Identifies and addresses root causes of Long-term problems facing the organisation.
Brings in external perspective to ensure strategic decision making remains relevant and future focused.
Provides a strategic framework to support decision making across the organisation.
Explores and analyses external trends and their potential impact on strategic choices.
Takes calculated risks and has the courage to stand by decisions despite resistance.
Engaging
Networking
Builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save The Children.
Leading Edge
Role models transparency and openness when engaging with others.
Drives external networks and partnerships in the sector and beyond.
Aligns and builds networks and alliances to reflect global shifts and opportunities.
Gathers intelligence from external networks to influence the medium and longer term impact of our work with children.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Degree in child rights, social science or related field; training and experience in child rights and project planning and management techniques, is expected. At least 5 years of professional.
Knowledge of current regional and local debates on CRG policies and practices
Technical expertise in child rights governance and child participation.
Demonstrated experience of developing and managing relationships and funding from donors or other development partners.
Demonstrated experience working with international, national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the government to deliver services.
Proven experience in programme development, project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation related to the sector including writing up high quality project/donor reports
Proven experience and skills in advocacy and building work relationships with local/national governments and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors
Solid experience and excellent skills in leading and building capacity of systems, staff, partners and other actors related to CRG
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation.
Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in of others.
Commitment to the Save the Children values and willingness to abide by Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
In addition to Kiswahili, proven ability to read, write and speak in fluent English.
DESIRABLE:
Exposure to NGO project design and delivery: at least 5 years working on child rights development projects.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Location: Zanzibar , Tanzania
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 4 April 2017
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