Job Vacancy at Save the Children – Green Climate Fund Design Project Manager

THE ROLE:

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced Green Climate Fund (GCF) Design Project Manager that will lead in facilitating, and managing all activities associated with commissioning and managing the design phase of Save the Children Sierra Leone’s Green Climate Fund (GCF) project proposal.

The job holder will collaborate with Programme Development and Quality, MEAL and Operations teams to provide strategic input and comprehensive oversight on the full life cycle of the GCF design phase – including coordination of consultants, pre-feasibility assessment, field work, feasibility assessment and facilitation of approvals for final products. The role may encompass planning, design, analysis, reporting, distribution and member relationship management.

The post holder will support in building systems and staff capacity to ensure that Sierra Leone’s deliverables for the design phase of our Green Climate Fund project are of high quality and meet Save the Children International (SCI) and donor timelines and guidance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or other science-related field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or engineering. Post graduate diploma will be an added opportunity

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• A minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in climate change activities with a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, or other science-related field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, or engineering. Post graduate diploma will be an added opportunity.

• A minimum of 8 years of project management in development contexts, preferably with solid experience with Save the Children internal processes and focus areas.

• Preference for experience in research and monitoring and evaluation methodology and analysis (qualitative, quantitative, participatory) including design of systems and tools, data analysis and report writing.

• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders (Government, partners, consultants, members, CO) effectively to successful achieve project goals and deliverables.

• Experience in managing relationships with high-value consultants, including holding external consultants to account in planning and execution of deliverables to a high quality.

• Experience in strategic thinking and planning skills, ability to set priorities, prepare manageable plans and to evaluate progress.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including proven success in ability to present ideas and concepts effectively and persuasively.

• Excellent analytical and project management skills including demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities and multiple tasks. Outcomes and deadlines oriented.

• Excellent attention to detail. Organized and process-oriented

• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.

• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Preferred: experience in overseeing projects with a thematic focus on livelihoods and/or climate change.

• Preferred: experience in the use of data analysis software like SPSS, STATA.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 7 Months

Closing Date:  29th November, 2021

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

      Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

      Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

      Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

How to Apply

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