ThaiNGO

LOCATION: Phang Nga

CONTRACT LENGTH: One year with possible extension

Reports to: The Senior Phang Nga Field Coordinator, with technical supports from 1) DRR Specialist and 2) Senior Bangkok Field Coordinator.

Number of direct reports: 1 (DRR Project Officer)

Implementing Areas: The Deep South Provinces (Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat) and Nakorn Sithammarat Province

There are two main objectives of this post as follow:

 Child Safety & Disaster Risk Reduction objective:

 The Child Safety & DRR Project Coordinator needs to ensure that the Child Safety & DRR programme is being implemented effectively to meet the project’s goals, objectives, and expectations as outlined in the project proposal(s) and in accordance with Save the Children policies and procedures: which includes advocacy, planning, implementation, management capacity building, accountability, and monitoring; with Government partners, local authorities and NGOs.

 Humanitarian objective: 

The Child Safety & DRR Project Coordinator is a key humanitarian focal point of the country programme. The Child Safety & DRR Project Coordinator will assist the Senior Phang Nga Field Coordinator in technical support from the Humanitarian Manager in ensuring effective, timely, and relevant humanitarian responses are delivered in Thailand according to the international humanitarian principles, Save the Children’s Approach to Emergencies, Rules and Principles of Emergency Response, and Emergency Standard Operational Procedures (SOP)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Ensure timely and quality delivery of “Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) and Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) in the Deep South of Thailand and in Nakorn Sithammarat Province (The Alert Little Tun)”

          Project through strong coordination with implementing partners Luukrieng in the Deep South and The Foundation for Children with Disability (FCD) in Nakorn Sithammarat province, local authorities, network agencies, target communities, children's groups and other stakeholders.

2. Actively contribute to development and revision of programme implementation plan, Media & Advocacy plan, MEAL plan; provide as need support to the sub-awarded partner and government stakeholders to develop and revise their implementation plans.

3. Provide support to the sub-awarded partners on grant management through ensuring cost-effectiveness of the sub-award, budget revision, timely and quality reporting, active communication and branding, as well as ensuring eligibilities to donor's requirements

4. Provide technical support on disaster risks reduction (DRR), disability inclusive disaster risk reduction (DiDRR) and climate change adaptation to the sub-awarded partners, government stakeholders, and participating children's groups

5. Lead in the development of project publications and documentation in order to communicate success stories, lessons learned, and advocacy messages

6. Lead in developing "Safe School curriculum for DiDRR" through inter-agency coordination with various stakeholders

7.Work in coordination with the Child Safety for Survival & DRR Specialist and the Senior Bangkok Field Coordinator to document and operationalize best practices for the integration of road safety and water safety related interventions into the Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) assessment process. Representation & Advocacy:

8. Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within inter-agency coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed.

9. In collaboration with team members, feed in learning experiences and evidence to relevant global indicators.

10. Pro-actively identify case studies and research opportunities which link with wider organisational strategic objectives

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning:

11. Work with MEAL Coordinator to ensure collection of relevant data to measure the impacts of the project

12. Provide support to the sub-awarded partners to monitors outcomes and results of the project through regular field monitoring, quarterly meetings, and maintain regular communications with the partners

13. In collaboration with team members, Finance Manager, Award Manager, ensure timely and quality narrative and financial reports to donors

General:

14. Deliver high quality results in line with the objectives agreed in advance in order to maintains the reputation of Save the Children

15. Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• University degree in public health, nurse, social work, social sciences or other relevant field

• Significant project management, grant management, and inter-agency coordination experience

• Experience in working in and understanding the three southernmost provinces context; especially the cultural background of livelihood and education.

• Experience in building relationships, fostering inter-agency coordination and experience of representing and organisation to external stakeholders

• A strong understanding of disaster risks reduction, climate change adaptation, and children's rights

• Experience in working in development programmes of international non-governmental organisations

• Demonstrable ability to perform at a senior programme, policy and strategy development level with strong advocacy and leadership skills

• Good inter personal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels

• Being a team player

• Ability to work both on Advisory and a hands on implementation capacity

• Excellent analytical and report writing skills, both in English and in Thai

• Commitment to upholding Save the Children's Child Safeguarding Policy, as well as principles of do no harm and confidentiality

• The capacity and willingness to travel in remote areas

Desirable

• A good understanding on disaster risk reduction and Disability inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction
• Experience in implementing development programmes in urban settings

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the Save the Children Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Save the Children offers competitive remuneration package.

Deadline for submission of application is on 26 May 2017         

To apply, please send your application and CV to HR  at email address: hr.thailand@savethechildren.org

Please indicate in the subject as “Apply for a DRR Project Coordinator_(Name of candidate)”

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

“We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.”