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The Programme Specialist (Cross Sectoral) handles the coordination of both the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the different programmes and projects. It includes programme support role that covers programme monitoring and evaluation (PME), mainstreaming social and behaviour change (SBC), adolescent development and participation (ADAP), gender, disability inclusion (DI) and emergency preparedness and response.
The Programme Specialist is accountable for the cross-sectoral coordination functions throughout the programming process within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results, especially in the execution of the multisectoral development projects, including KOICA and EU Grants. Through coordination with the section heads, the PS ensures that cross-cutting themes such as SBC, ADAP, Gender and DI are mainstreamed in each of the section during the preparation, execution, management and implementation of the technical and administrative programme tasks. The PS also oversees the programme progress monitoring, evaluation and the timely reporting of results to inform decision-making, strategic discussions, programming and consumption of partners and donors and resource mobilization agenda. The PS will be deputized with some of the CFO’s functions (especially in the absence of the latter). The PS leads the cross-sectoral coordination of the emergency preparedness and response activities in coordination with the section heads and will also serve as the emergency focal point for the Field Office.
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Mindanao Field Office, the post shall undertake the following responsibilities:
The Programme Specialist is accountable for the cross-sectoral coordination functions throughout the programming process within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results, especially in the execution of the multisectoral development projects, including KOICA and EU Grants. Through coordination with the section heads, the PS ensures that cross-cutting themes such as SBC, ADAP, Gender and DI are mainstreamed in each of the section during the preparation, execution, management and implementation of the technical and administrative programme tasks. The PS also oversees the programme progress monitoring, evaluation and the timely reporting of results to inform decision-making, strategic discussions, programming and consumption of partners and donors and resource mobilization agenda. The PS will be deputized with some of the CFO’s functions (especially in the absence of the latter). The PS leads the cross-sectoral coordination of the emergency preparedness and response activities in coordination with the section heads and will also serve as the emergency focal point for the Field Office.
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Mindanao Field Office, the post shall undertake the following responsibilities:
- Cross-sectoral project coordination functions – mostly for KOICA and EU Projects
- Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
- Coordination of emergency preparedness and response /serve as the emergency focal point for the field office
- Coordinating and Mainstreaming SBC, ADAP, Gender and Disability Inclusion in all aspects of the programme
- Deputizing the Chief of Field Office
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
- Advanced University Degree in one of the following fields: International Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science.
- A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field (as identified above), in conjunction with additional eight (8) years of relevant work experience maybe taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience and proven expertise in the area of coordination (especially matrix type) and programme management.
- Previous demonstrable experience in working on SBC, PME, Gender, Disability Inclusion and Adolescent development and participation and emergency preparedness and response.
- Experience in working with the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in a similar capacity is an advantage.
- Demonstrated capacity to work and liaise with external partners in project management.
- Facilitation of strategic linkages is required.
- Background and/or familiarity with emergency and/or humanitarian is considered as an asset
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the local language (Tagalog) and Korean language is an asset.
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