• Remain alert and responsive to any Safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the ChildFund Safeguarding Policy.
• Lead the planning and implementation of the CRMRS activities according to the approved proposal, ensuring deliverables and targets are met.
• Manage the project budget ensuring timely resource utilization as per approved budget and adhering to both ChildFund International and donor requirements.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of the implementation of project activities to ensure quality implementation.
• Ensure project data is captured, well documented and contribute to knowledge management.
• Lead project coordination with relevant stakeholders and partners for successful implementation of the project including participation in coordination meetings to foster partnerships.
• Ensure timely submission of quality project progress reports, and other data and information as may be required.
• Ensure establishment of adequate project documentation and correspondence is available for monitoring and future reference.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to project staff to ensure growth and delivery of service.
• Undertake any other duties as shall be delegated by the supervisor

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a closely related field is required.
• A Master’s degree in a related discipline is considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within an international NGO setting.
• Atleast 3 years motorcycle riding experience with a valid riding permit.
• Proven experience in leading medium to large-scale Child Protection programs in development contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-quality, donor-funded projects.
• Experience working within a consortium of partners is highly desirable.
• ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Fosters team camaraderie, collaboration, and cohesion. Motivates the team towards achieving goals and exceeding expectations. Demonstrable attitude for teamwork.
• Communication: Demonstrates understanding of the feelings, motivations, and perspectives of others, while adapting communications style based on target audience to influence action
• Results orientation: Clearly outlines and communicates performance expectations and metrics to staff, aligning them with departmental and organizational goals. Provides regular feedback and suggests alternative approaches to meet organizational objectives.
• Decision making: Coaches others to analyze information from varied sources to understand the root cause of problems and identify the best solution. Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate tasks and ruthlessly prioritize and triage.
• Resilience: Maintains professionalism in difficult situations and unforeseen changes, supporting others in adjusting to change. Activates networks for others by making meaningful connections where appropriate.
• Digital literacy: Identifies and experiments ways to incorporate technological solutions to departmental work processes. Encourages and models application of new technology at the departmental level by articulating the importance of digital transformation.
• Other Required Competencies

• Proven leadership and staff supervision skills, with a track record of building and sustaining high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in computer applications and digital tools relevant to project management.
• Written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language is an advantage
• Willingness to regularly travel across the project sites.
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Manage multiple projects effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.