Save the Children recrute un Directeur du projet sur le travail des enfants dans le secteur du cacao, Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire
SAFEGUARDING: Level 3
The position holder will have regular contact with children, beneficiaries, and employees either frequently (e.g., once a week or more) or intensively (e.g., four days in a month or more, or overnight) because they work on national programs, visit country programs, or are responsible for program implementation. In such cases, a legal background check will be mandatory.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children (SC) is seeking a Project Director (PD) for an anticipated 4.5-year U.S. Department of Labor-funded Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) Project in Côte d’Ivoire. The project will increase the number of cocoa cooperatives demonstrating a reduction of child labor in the cocoa supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire. The project will link with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire’s efforts to improve accountability of cocoa cooperatives to monitor child labor in the cocoa supply chain and increase support to vulnerable cocoa households within cocoa cooperatives in the cocoa growing areas.
This senior leadership position will provide overall strategic direction in the design, management, implementation and overall quality assurance of the project. The PD will be Save the Children’s primary point of contact with the Bureau of International Labor Affairs of the U.S. Department of Labor and all other relevant stakeholders, including the local partners. S/he will collaborate with relevant Ministries and agencies in Côte d’Ivoire and other critical partners to provide high-level support for effective capacity building at the local level and sustainability of the project interventions. The PD will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with donor rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables. The PD will also be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the project activities of all sub-recipient partners.
The PD will oversee a team of experts and project staff, prepare reports and annual operating plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities and ensure the project is compliant with the U.S. government and Save the Children’s regulations. The project will be designed to align closely with the current objectives of the Government of Côte d’Ivoire for combating child labor, so that activities are complementary and create sustainable solutions.
In the event of a major humanitarian crisis, the role holder will be required to work outside the normal role profile and adjust working hours accordingly.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Technical Leadership
- Establish and guide overall technical direction of the project.
Staff Management and Supervision
- Supervise key program staff, both technical and managerial, and oversee the hiring process of all local personnel.
Partner and sub-grantee management
- Provide oversight and coordination with international and national sub-recipient partners.
- Serve as key liaison with Save the Children partners and any local sub-grantees.
- Provide overall coordination of the institutional/organizational and technical capacity building of local partners and stakeholders.
Lead the program’s strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process and development of an appropriate exit strategy.
- Ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the program including sub-grant management, financial, capacity building and performance monitoring and reporting are in place and support the effective use of program resources in compliance with USG regulations and Save the Children policies.
Demonstrate Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with its Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Comply with and promote Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
Note: The tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive, and the position holder may be required to perform other related tasks as necessary according to the needs of the service.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES
Mandatory
- Master’s Degree in relevant areas of expertise or international development is preferred; Bachelor’s Degree is required;
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience in project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of large and complex programs in Côte d’Ivoire;
- At least 3 years of senior program experience working in the area of child labor in supply chains, including on implementation of traceability systems; experience in the cocoa industry required;
- A certificate for English with a minimum Test score indicating B2;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French;
- In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Government approaches and regulations;
Desirable
- Prior experience as Project Director or Project Manager, preferred;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in resource-constrained environments is important.
The Organization
We employ around 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those in need of better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest level, to realize children’s rights and to make their voices heard
We are working on three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children have a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We understand 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, as well as a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter in a single document, also mentioning your salary expectations for this position.
Closing date:
We must ensure the safety of children through our selection processes, which reflect our commitment to child protection and include rigorous background checks
“Save the Children is committed to diversifying its workforce to better represent the children and communities we serve. At this time, we particularly welcome applications from women.”
Candidates are informed that Save the Children International does not request any payment or fees during the entire recruitment process. Any such request must be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
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