Multi-CO PRIME Manager (PDQ) at Save the Children

The Opportunity

 

PRIME (Programme Reporting, Information Management and Evidence) is Save the Children’s new project management system. PRIME is part of the CAPP (Coding, Agresso, PRIME & PMM) Program which will improve project management and project information management for improved quality programme delivery and impact across Save the Children and support standardising and improving the quality of SCI financial data. PRIME is in the process of being deployed and will be operational in all Country Offices by 2024 – PRIME will ‘go live’ in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe COs in September 2022.

The Multi-CO PRIME Manager will be responsible for support PRIME deployment by being the key point of contact for end users within PDQ. As well as supporting the use of PRIME by ensuring the timely creation of projects in PRIME; ensuring the quality and data integrity of the PRIME project records; and the effective use of PRIME data, dashboards and analytics reports for project tracking to inform decision making; and generally promoting the adoption of PRIME to become business as usual.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a few years of experience in Proposal development, Monitoring and Evaluation, project management and/or technical advisory, who understands the value of using systems and Standard Project Methodologies, to grow and develop in this area, gaining experience and skills in the challenging context in which we operate.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

Qualification

Bachelor degree in an area of social development or equivalent

Skills and Experience

Essential

• At least 3 years of experience in Proposal development and/or MEAL and/or project management
• Experience of project design, project operations within SCI, including project management systems, desirable
• Experience in data tracking/analysis, documentation and  report- skills, with the ability to disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences
• Project Management Methodology (PMM) certified
• Ability to work with complex topics and challenges and brings an attitude to be solution orientated
• Experience in leading/supporting capacity building of others
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with people from different departments and culturally diverse teams
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• High attention to detail, accuracy and quality
• Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, statistical packages and PowerPoint
• Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable

• Experience working within matrix management organisations
• Experience or knowledge of global project management methodologies

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.