KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Management

• Manage all programmes in the respective area, oversight of project implementation plans, assess progress of implementation of activities against plans on monthly basis, and document the progress and action corrective measures as and when required. Take the lead in demonstrating practices for quality program implementation.

• Track budget spending and support the preparation of financial reports and the award review process.

• Ensure that the area of operation is adequately resourced and that funds are available to cover required running costs.

• Ensure that all projects have clear indicators aligned with Save the Children global standards, useful and accurate baseline data and staff friendly reporting formats.

• Ensure donor reporting, evaluation (including impact evaluation), and documentation is of high quality, timely and informs managerial and strategic decision making.

• Maintain an oversight of the humanitarian situation on the area of responsibility ensuring that program strategy, development and implementation is orientated to need and that gaps are addressed.

• Ensure program delivery (of both direct and partner implemented activities) and associated processes (program and support) are compliant with donor regulations.

• Ensure appropriate participation of staff in program management and decision making and raise necessary issues with the Deputy country Director of Programme Operations.

• Management of relationship with local implementing partners, play a key role in partners’ capacity assessment and development.