Project Officers – Climate Change Save the Children International

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ROLE PURPOSE:

Children have done the least to cause climate change but are most affected by it. Addressing the impact of the climate crisis on children is a major priority for Save the Children across our programming, advocacy, partnerships and operations. We have a growing network of climate experts and a growing climate portfolio across the world.

SCI is looking for 2 Project Officers who will be responsible for field level activity implementation of The Youth Climate Change Resilience Project phase II. The project is focused on improving education and awareness raising on climate change for girls, boys and youths enable them respond to the effects of climate change in Zambia. This role will work closely with Provincial and District level Government Leads on climate change as well as implementing partners in project sites Southern Province (Gwembe and Sinazongwe Districts) and Western Province (Sesheke and Sioma Districts).

The project officer will be responsible for the following overall field level activity implementation in project sites under the leadership of the Climate Change and DRR Manager. (S)he will work very closely with partners and support partners in the planning and implementation of projects activities. (S)he will be responsible for documentation and reporting as well as budget management. The role will support partners capacity building initiatives at all levels, networking and representation, supporting advocacy efforts as well as monitoring and evaluation among others.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Deputy Programme Manager- Climate Change and DRR Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Role Dimensions: Provincial and District levels, Partnerships and Stakeholders (state and non-state actors) and Children

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Coordinating the planning and implementation of the project activities as outlined in the project document and work plan.
• Lead activity implementation and provide substantive project direction for the implementation and assessment of the project, including the collection and compilation of relevant background data and information, monitoring and evaluation.
• Support the Programme Manager with any associated desk research to support project implementation as required.
• Support the Programme Manager in workplan implementation, by monitoring progress against the workplan and facilitating activities as required.
• Participate in fact-finding and other missions in the geographical location of project implementation.
• Monitor and keep abreast of the Climate change situation in geographical area of operation and develop and maintain a knowledge base on these issues.
• Ensure all programme activities are implemented timely in line with detailed implementation plans and ensure diversions are identified, timely elevated and resolved.
• Compile and prepare reports as required in line with project requirements.
• The post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

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

University bachelor’s degree level in Climate related field including Natural Resource Management, Climate Change studies, Development studies, Geography, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resource Policy, and any other relevant field combined with broad experience of climate change and resilience building undertaking environmental management and improvements in public and/or civil society sector operations.

• At least 3-4 years of relevant working experience working in climate resilience in humanitarian and development settings.
• Strong ability to mobilize communities and children, build partnerships, solve problems, guide and motivate people toward the achievement of agreed goals.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s rights.
• Experience with participatory community-led approaches to design and implementation of programmes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international and local policies and frameworks relating to climate change area is necessary.
• Good analytical and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve objectives.
• English language proficiency a must, local languages an added advantage.
• Strong communication (verbal and writing skills), interpersonal and representational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamic changes and fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge of word, Microsoft excel and power point.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD ONLY ATTACH A COVER LETTER AND AN UPDATED CV.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 10th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection processor thereafter.