| Ensuring Coordination and Quality of Programs / Projects |
| Assess and locate proposed construction sites in project areas and make recommendations to the program management team, based on consultation with communities and local authorities. |
| Provide strategic and clear direction/guidance in planning and budgeting of renovation and construction work in accordance with the guidelines, framework, policies and country strategy plan. |
| Provide strategic guidance to partner organizations in designing cost effective and result oriented program in collaboration with the local government for immediate and long lasting changes in the lives of children. |
| Ensure and review that the plans and budget submitted by partner organizations are in line with SC’s standard, SC member’s priorities and align with the Government’s national priority plan & policies |
| In coordination with thematic teams, ensure that Partner organisations conduct effective consultation with the intended beneficiaries and community members and local authorities to identify an appropriate intervention considering needs of different groups (ethnicity, gender, age, and disability), local context, availability of supplies and programme resources, and capacity of beneficiaries. |
| Support in the review and/or elaboration of designs and that the working and detail drawings meet the conditions and specifications drafted in the National building code, commonly applied standards and guidelines for construction related activities of the relevant sectors. |
| Prepare design, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), cost estimate and work schedule as required. |
| Ensure that the project/s documentation, consisting of design & drawings, Bill of Quantities, estimation and specifications, are in line with Save the Children construction guidelines and quality benchmarks. |
| Closely coordinate and support the Infrastructure manager so that the project documentation of new building construction facilities is approved by the line Government ministries and departments as per need. |
| Ensure the quality construction materials and standard of renovation, reconstruction and construction work. |
| Provide technical support and guidance to the partners as per the requirements in quality and timely delivery of renovation, reconstruction and construction works. |
| Conduct regular assessments to all reconstruction and renovation work and identify improvements and site protection works to make safe structures for children. |
| Project Implementation |
| Ensure that the partner implements the plan & budget as stipulated in the detail implementation plan and phased budget, and provide support for recovery plan if required to achieve the result. |
| Ensure adequate managerial and technical support to the partner organizations to implement detail implementation plan and phased budget. |
| Support to prepare the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the infrastructure implementation projects. |
| Ensuring programs accountability through implementation of SC policies and procedures and reporting in line with SC and donor requirements as per request (i.e. disaggregated data of beneficiaries, SOVs, etc.). |
| Ensure the infrastructure works fully implement in the lens of safeguarding lens and explore various approaches and precautions to mitigate the possible harm to children and beneficiaries. |
| Project Monitoring |
| Closely monitor the budget vs. expenses on a monthly basis and ensuring that all expenditures are in line with the assigned estimated budgets and as per SC and donor policies and procedures, particularly in construction related work. |
| Proactively monitor the progress against planned activities and results and suggest corrective actions if required for achieving the target results. |
| Timely communicate the information regarding potential risks and deviation and delays of the proposed activities. |
| Conduct regular field visits with appropriate monitoring and supervising tools and checklists, including discussions with beneficiaries on program effectiveness, and provide feedback and suggestions on improvements to the partners. |
| Conduct the review of progress made by the partner organizations on quarterly basis and identifies the areas where they need to improve in terms of capacity building, cost efficiency, efficient use of staffs and help them to make necessary changes in their original plans if required. |
| Project Reporting |
| Ensure that the technical partner staff conducts analytical discussion on project reports before submitting to line managers. |
| Provide regular update reports to project focal person and the Infrastructure Manager about the progress of the implementation of each Infrastructure related project for the assigned district/s. |
| Ensure accurate, timely reporting and coordination with government counterparts and other stakeholders on progress, planned activities and impact as required. |
| Capacity Development of SC, Partners and Stakeholders |
| Strengthen capacity of the partner staffs for quality implementation of reconstruction, renovation and construction work of the project through hands on coaching, and guidance. |
| Lead on capacity building of SC and partner staff through coaching, mentoring and training |
| Ensure “lesson’s learned in construction” are documented and shared. |
| Partnership Management and Project Compliance |
| Ensure the partner organizations maintained transparency and social audit of renovation/ reconstruction/ construction work. |
| Work closely with local government and partners for quality implementation of renovation/ reconstruction and construction work the agreed plan and activities. |
| Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies. |
| Ensure adequate technical and managerial backstopping to the Partner Organizations to enhance their organizational capacity for better performance. |
| Ensure smooth relationship with Partner Organizations during program/project period maintained. |
| Ensure smooth management of partnership with NGOs, private sector and government line agencies. |
| Coordination, Collaboration, Communication and Networking |
| Maintain regular communication and coordination with relevant team members the common Approaches to SFO and partner team for quality, and timely accomplishment of the work. |
| Enhance Coordination linkages/networking with government agencies and likeminded organizations for effective implementation of programs, policy advocacy and sharing of best practices. |
| Maintain close relation with thematic and project focal person and identify areas to work collaboratively to bring synergy. |
| Representation |
| In coordination with the line manager represent Save the Children at local, district, provincial, national, international levels and humanitarian community when and if required. |
| Occasional Significant Duties |
| Represent SC within district, Palika, provincial level infrastructure related meetings as per need |
| Manage the visits, work as a resource person with different external visitors. |
| Supports Save the Children’s dual mandate of development programmes in emergency preparedness and response for children. |
| Support field office on the tasks/ responsibility given by Supervisor in adhoc/need basis as and when required. |
