Child & Youth Protection & Development Senior Manager Job at The International Rescue Committee

Program Implementation and monitoring and evaluation

• Lead the implementation of all of IRC projects in child protection and youth development streams including the development of detailed implementation and spending plans and follow-up on progress.
• Ensure all projects are implemented according to agreed donor requirements and internal IRC guidelines.
•  Conduct regular meetings with project staff and community members to assess progress toward objectives, incorporate learning from front-line project staff, discuss challenges and assist in finding solutions to challenges identified.
• Review project budget spending and closely track progress and address any challenges, including representing CYPD in the monthly VBA meetings.
•  Work with the M&E team and grants to ensure project achievements and challenges are properly documented and communicated both internally and externally.
• Support staff and lead in the compilation of donor reports and periodic updates as needed.
•  Closely coordinate with relevant IRC departments (other technical sectors (particularly education) and Supply Chain, Grants, Finance and HR) to ensure smooth implementation of all CYPD projects.

Representation & Partnership;

• Represent IRC in sector coordination meetings and interagency activities and promote IRC’s leadership in child protection and youth development programs.
•  Participate in interagency assessments and training.
• Manage and develop, where appropriate, partnerships with the government of Tanzania, UN agencies and other I/NGOs and local partners.

Program Management and Business Development;

• Lead in program design and the development of new proposals in line with the SAP and OEF with support from the CYPD TA.
• Compile learning from project implementation to inform the design of future programs.
•   Manage budget development and activity plans for new proposals and concept papers with support from finance and grants.
• Lead the development of communication materials highlighting the achievement of IRC and the impact it brings to the people served by IRC projects.

HR Management;

• Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.
•  Promote and monitor staff care and well-being; approve and manage all leave requests to ensure adequate coverage.
• Offer leadership support for successful adherence by staff to IRC’s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures and the IRC way.
•  Participate in recruiting, training, and mentorship of CYPD staff