Save The Children is a global non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated, and safe. With a presence in over 120 countries, we work tirelessly to provide children with a brighter future. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of the most vulnerable.

Where you come in:

As the Deputy Program Manager for our Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) program, you will be engaged in a full-time contractual role based in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Utilizing your technical proficiency, project management background, and adept relationship-building abilities, you will assume a leadership position in supporting the Program Manager to oversee and supporting project implementation across our project sites in Shefa and Sanma Provinces. Your responsibilities will extend to guiding, supporting, and mentoring a committed team. Your pivotal role will contribute significantly to enhancing the welfare of children and vulnerable communities in Vanuatu, encompassing office operations, project management, budget oversight, team leadership, and the provision of technical guidance.

You will make an impact by:

• • Program Management:
    • Assist the Program Manager in developing and maintaining detailed project plans.
    • Oversee the implementation of project activities, ensuring adherence to project goals and objectives.
    • Support the monitoring project progress and adjust as necessary to ensure successful completion.
    • Support and coordinate with local partners, stakeholders, and government agencies to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of project activities.
    • Facilitate regular communication and coordination meetings with project teams and stakeholders.

• Budget Management:
  • Assist in managing project budgets, ensuring proper allocation and utilization of resources.
  • Oversee the procurement and distribution of project materials and supplies.

• Technical and Quality Assurance:
  • Support the monitoring plan for the program activities and provide constructive and practical technical advice for program quality improvement.
  • Continuously assess program technical and/or quality assurance capacity building needs and work with the Program Manager to ensure these are addressed.
  • Input into TORs for external and short-term technical advisers.
  • Contribute to the development of technical guidelines, tools, and materials to ensure field staff are adequately supported to implement high-quality activities.
  • Maintain strong relationships with government and other relevant stakeholders on the program.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Work collaboratively with key project stakeholders at different levels, including the Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Health, other concerned government agencies, non-government organizations, local NGOs, and other service providers to facilitate the implementation of the IECD program.
  • Represent Save the Children in appropriate and relevant forums or conferences related to the IECD program.
  • Ensure program partners have partnership agreements in line with Save the Children requirements, including those for child safeguarding.

• • Health, Safety, Security, and Risk Management:
    • Be a role model for safety and security, including complying with all safety instructions and training given at the workplace.
    • Act in a safe manner at all times, including complying with all safety instructions and training given at the workplace.
    • Participate in and contribute to health and safety awareness and improvements.
    • Report all incidents, injuries, and potential hazards in a timely manner.
    • Be aware of, and consider, the risks associated with your team’s everyday work and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are applied.
    • Ensure staff have completed all required training and have up-to-date background and working with children checks.
    • Lead and promote a culture of strong governance, promoting employee health, safety, and security, and operational risk management.

• Child Protection and Safeguarding Requirements:
  • Maintain a child-safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, always acting in the best interests of children.
  • Comply with the Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct and child safeguarding and protection policies and standards.
  • Demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children in both your private and professional life.
  • Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a part of the Save the Children family.
  • Maintain a safe and positive relationship at all times when working with children and young people.
  • Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes.
  • Ensure staff have completed background checks and are trained in child safeguarding in line with organizational and program requirements.

Does this sound like you?

You have project and operation management and coordination skills, a strong understanding of program implementation, a desire to learn, adherence to policies & guidelines, and the ability to work in a flexible and high-achieving team.

This role requires:

• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines, be responsive to external requests, and be a strong team player.
• Skills to recruit, train, and develop staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong operation management, project management, and budget management skills.
• Passion for empowering children and ensuring their meaningful participation in programmatic activities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Problem-solving, decision-making, and the ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Understanding of the local context, including cultural, social, and economic factors, is essential.

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job:

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making Vanuatu and the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. Benefits include:

• Opportunity to work alongside diverse and creative teams.
• Individual learning plans and internal development opportunities to assist in your career development.
• Child-friendly work environment.
• Attractive remuneration package ranging from 2,404,450 VUV – 2,954,041 VUV.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter via the link provided, by 9^th August 2024. We welcome and thank all applications; however, due to the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organization. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy, and Code of Conduct.

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society – in ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs – and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.