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Position Title Tracking Progress Initiative (TPI) Coordinator
Reporting to Head of Programmes (HoP)
Duty Station National Office-Lusaka

SOS Children’s Villages Zambia is a child focussed organization and an
affiliate of the SOS Children Villages International. It is non-governmental,
non-political, non-denominational, and non-racial. Its overall mission is to
build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and
share in the development of their communities. To realise the mission of the
organisation, SOS Children’s Villages Zambia is recruiting for a Tracking
Progress Initiative (TPI) Coordinator

Purpose of position

The Tracking Progress Initiative (TPI) Coordinator will provide overall
leadership for the national implementation of a two-year project on
“Strengthening National Alternative Care Implementation & Information
Management Systems”, playing a key role in influencing quality and
effectiveness of the project. In the coordinating role, the Tracking Progress
Initiative Coordinator is accountable and responsible for the project in SOS
CV Zambia at the national level, in a planned way, to achieve the highest
level of quality in project outcomes. The Tracking Progress Initiative
Coordinator will help to design the country group project implementation work
plans, liaise with SOS staff, government representatives and civil society
organizations (CSO) representatives for project realization. He/she shares
reports on project progress and oversees project budget.
Principle Job Accountabilities

1\. Provides overall leadership and management of the project

a) Acts as focal point for the Tracking Progress Initiative project in Zambia
in relation to all major inquiries and work matters.
b) Designs the project and related plans, in partnership with SOS Eastern and
Southern Africa Federation (ESAF) and SOS CV Norway.
c) Leads the national project team and drives project implementation according
to plan, involving relevant SOS CV Zambia staff, government representatives
and national CSO representatives.
d) Provides thematic expertise on child protection, alternative care and data
management to inform national projects.
e) Regularly liaises with Regional Project Lead securing project progress and
implementation

2\. Leads monitoring and evaluation of project activities/Quality Management

a) Ensures programme implementation is in accordance with project plan,
programme description (donor proposal) and appropriate partnership agreements
between SOS CV Zambia and funders
b) Submits monthly updates and quarterly reports as well as provide input for
annual donor reports to the Regional Project Lead.

3\. Ensures monitoring and evaluation of project activities/Quality Management

a) Collaborates with the SOS CV Zambia M&E Advisor to ensure that a Results
Based Management approach is applied to elicit quality data management.
b) Ensures programme descriptions (donor proposal) and appropriate partnership
agreements with funders are met, and aligned with the programme M&E systems
(baselines, monitoring, follow-up assessments, training programs)
c) Submits monthly updates and quarterly reports as well as provide input for
annual donor reports to the Regional Project Lead.

4\. Financial management and administration, authorization and approval of
expenditures.

a) Coordinates the appropriate allocation of project resources, in line with
the annual plan and budget.
b) Responsible for budgetary control so that the program’s financial resources
are used efficiently and within the approved limits.
c) Implements financial and administrative procedures, in line with
policies/guidelines of the national association and in consultation with
financial support staff.
d) Ensures that mechanisms for monitoring efficiency and accountability in the
use of resources are in a place and functioning well.
e) Ensures expenditure approvals in conjunction with the Head of Programs and
other relevant National Office department heads.
f) Conducts quarterly budget and expenditure reviews and provides feedback and
or proposals to the National Office finance department mainly for variance
checks

5\. Build and manage positive relations with the government representatives,
develop appropriate partnerships and networks

a) Participates in national forums dealing with issues affecting beneficiaries
of SOS target group and promotes the work of SOS to various organizations and
communities.
b) Builds strong working relationships with national project coordinators
c) Participates in regional forums dealing with issues affecting beneficiaries
of the SOS target group.
d) Represents the project as well as the SOS [COUNTRY] at internal
meetings/conferences and external forums and conferences.

6\. Maintains close working relationship with the Regional Project Lead,
National Director and National Office department heads.

a) Obtains information on new developments of the TPI project
b) Obtains information on new developments of the National Association.
c) Regularly updates the Management EXCO of project developments and
activities.
d) Promotes and coordinates formal and informal information sharing meetings
and decision making for management EXCO
e) Identifies program areas that seek management EXCO technical guidance and
advisory support.

Qualifications and Experience

> University Degree, preferably master’s degree in Child Welfare, Social Sciences or Economics.
> At least 3 years of documented Project / Grant management experience
> Documented experience conducting Child Rights Situational Analysis and/or similar evaluation process, including use of such for structured advocacy purposes
> Familiarity with and/or direct knowledge of UN Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children (UNGA), Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) and relevant international rights documentation / reporting processes

Personal Attributes

> Ability to effectively interact with Management
> Ability to interact effectively with other members of staff
> Good team player
> Ability to work within strict deadlines.
> Ability to multi task and able to travel out of station frequently
> Be of high moral standing and personal integrity.

Competencies

> Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
> Strong people and performance management skills and experience.
> Excellent problem-solving, technical, managerial, and financial analysis skills and a focus on producing efficient, reliable, and cost-effective data solutions as an individual or as part of a team.
> Ability to multi-task.
> Demonstrated ability in meeting deadlines while producing quality results.
> Excellent knowledge of relevant MS Office packages necessary for day-to-day works.
> Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations.

This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic
tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be
supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities and
work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion or consultation with the
direct superior.

How to apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send
your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic and
professional certificates to.
The Human Resource and Administration Manager,
SOS Children’s Villages Zambia,
Plot # 23217 / 35,
PHI, Off Police Post Road,
P.O Box 37907,
LUSAKA.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 22nd January, 2021.

You can also email your application letter and Comprehensive CV only to
jobs@sos-zambia.org and copy ireen.nachalwe@sos-zambia.org. Ensure that you
indicate in the subject line of your e-mail the job position applied for.

SOS Children’s Villages Zambia is a child friendly organization and an equal
opportunity employer.

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