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District Project Officer x 6

SUMMARY

2 Jun 2026
14 Jun 2026 - 13:03 UTC
Worldwide
Business Transformation
Permanent
Full-time
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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Project Implementation
•    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 activitiesMEAL
•    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.PRIME
•    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.
Representation 
•    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.
Partnerships, Networking and Coordination
•    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
Operational and administrative office support
•     Maintain proper filing, storage, and confidentiality of documents.
•    Support emergency response activities where needed.
•    Perform any other reasonable duties assigned.Child safeguarding
•    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
QUALIFICATIONS 
•     A degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, or related field.
•    Minimum 3 years’ experience in development programming, preferably climate change adaptation, livelihoods, or youth programming.
•    Strong interpersonal, facilitation and community engagement skills.
•    Experience working with government ministries and local authorities.
•    Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
•    Computer proficiency (MS Office, Teams, digital platforms).
•    Fluency in English 
•    Fluency in local language relevant to the district a MUST.
•    Ability to travel frequently to field sites.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSEssential
•    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
 

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