District Project Officer x 6

Save the Children International - SCI

Staff Closes 14 Jun 2026 4 days left

Overview

Support implementing partners to develop and deliver activity plans aligned with AY4SF timelines. Lead district-level mobilization and registration of project participants.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support implementing partners to develop and deliver activity plans aligned with AY4SF timelines.
  • Lead district-level mobilization and registration of project participants.
  • Conduct routine field monitoring and produce quality monitoring reports with actionable follow-up plans.
  • Support implementation of climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and adolescent-focused interventions.
  • Monitor the child rights situation and appropriately manage or escalate cases of child protection concerns.
  • Lead on Environmental and Social Screening of project activities
  • Participate in project specific MEAL activities.
  • Facilitate for the dissemination of research findings and documentation of feedback.
  • Provide the initial point of contact for receiving grievances
  • Coordinate with GESI Expert and Project Director to support investigation and resolution of grievances
  • Daily updating of output deliveries on result framework/IPTT, PRIME and final reporting.
  • Support the efficient documentation of the project actions, achievements, success stories and best practices for institutional learning and scaling up.
  • Promote child participation and ensure children provide feedback during the project life cycle.
  • Ensure that the PRIME modules are updated on time to inform evidence-based decision-making during project implementation
  • Coordinate with MEAL to update IPTT in PRIME
  • Produce PRIME adoption report for the project and share with the Project Director.
  • Represent Save the Children at district-level forums/meetings to ensure maintenance of good flow of information and knowledge on the programme.
  • Maintain strong communication with project technical experts (TEs) and specialists to ensure quality implementation.
  • Identify and strengthen partnerships with government ministries, NGOs, and community-based structures.
  • Participate in district and provincial coordination meetings relevant to climate resilience, youth development, and livelihoods.
  • Work with implementing partners to ensure that the project is implemented on scope, budget and time
  • Maintain proper filing, storage, and confidentiality of documents.
  • Support emergency response activities where needed.
  • Perform any other reasonable duties assigned.
  • Staff inform people who come into contact with them of the conduct to expect of SC staff
  • Report any Child Safeguarding concerns to the focal person
Required Experience
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in development programming, preferably climate change adaptation, livelihoods, or youth programming.
  • Experience working with government ministries and local authorities.
  • Experience working on climate resilience or GCF funded projects.
  • Familiarity with Save the Children programming and compliance standards.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, MEAL systems, and accountability mechanisms.
  • Experience working with adolescents or youth groups
Qualifications

• A degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Fluency in English • Fluency in local language relevant to the district a MUST.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Permanent
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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