Project Technical Senior Coordinator

The role

We are currently looking for Project Technical Senior Coordinator based in Vientiane Capital

Role Purpose

Save the Children International (SCI) together with WMP and the Ministry of Health implemented Phase 1 in Laos PDR in 2022-2023 across 32 villages in Chanthabouly and Xaysettha districts, Vientiane. The new scale-up Phase II, SCI will continue collaboration with the Department of Communicable Disease Control of the Ministry of Health (DCDC, MOH) and WMP with an overall goal of contributing to the reduction of dengue transmission in Laos. SCI will work with the Ministry of Health and the provincial health offices in the selected locations in Vientiane Capital to support releases of Wolbachia-carrying Ae. aegypti.

The project technical senior coordinator is responsible for the coordination, management of lab and field staff and quality assurance of lab and field activities, as well as transport logistics and equipments. He/She must communicate regularly and effectively with the communication and engagement team, data/MEAL team, to ensure project objectives are delivered at high quality within the required timeframes.

The project technical senior coordinator reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for reporting on a weekly basis the status of field and lab activities including mosquito rearing, mosquito release, monitoring activities, etc.

More information about Save the children International in Laos and the WMP Wolbachia method can be obtained from https://laos.savethechildren.net and www.worldmosquitoprogram.org

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREA OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensure they and their team fully understand the provisions of the Child Safeguarding Policy, the Code of Conduct and Local/Country Procedures.

Conduct themselves and ensure their team conduct themselves in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, in their personal and professional lives – which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse.

That child safeguarding is integrated and given a “voice” in all management processes including recruitment, induction, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, etc.

• Lead the field entomology activities, providing expertise at a high level.
• Provide leadership and direction to the field entomology team ensuring field activities are conducted with rigor and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare work plan, logistic plan related to the mosquito release activity.
• Collect, evaluate and analyse field data, and compile reports on findings.
• Supervise and coordinate staff activities in the field.
• Supervise mosquito rearing team to ensure activities are streamlined between the laboratory and field.
• Collaborate with the MEAL/Data and GIS team to ensure data capture of field activities is of high quality.
• Collaborate with the Communications & Community Engagement team to ensure the public and media are aware of work and public acceptance is received.
• Undertake engagement activities with communities to ensure that they are aware and supportive of project activities.
• Conduct TOT training to relevant governmental staffs on the Wolbachia deployment method.
• Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure equipment procurement is organised before activities need to commence.
• Logistics management for the activities of the project.
• Identify, communicate and monitor project progress against objectives, and provide regular updates to key stakeholders including the World Mosquito Program.
• Support Project manager to prepare the workplan including budget plan, Annual, quarterly, Monthly plan and monitoring team to clear the advance ontime.
• Support the communication team to conduct the health education, gender & climate change event at school and community.
• Participate in other SCI/project activities where required.
• Regular travel to project sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent professional qualifications in relevant fields (science, entomology or health sciences).

Experience and Skills

Essential

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in finance, logistic and administrative functions;
• Good communication skills including the ability to work with external groups, communities and householders.
• Experience in communication and cooperation with government, including local level.
• Experience in managing logistic for the activities of the project.
• Ability in leading a team of field staff in a changing and dynamic work environment.
• Previous experience working with mosquitoes or insects.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer literacy (including MS Office software and google drive suite) and ability to quickly adapt to and learn software platforms.

Contract length: Fixed term

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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Interested candidates please submit a full application using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document including contact details of three professional referees (current and last line managers and HR department). Please also include details of your salary expectations and a copy of your ID card. Please note that we will require a copy of your Criminal Records (ໃບແຈ້ງໂທດ) later.

Save the Children International is a child-rights based organization. Safe recruitment is central to the safeguarding of children and young people that we come into contact with, and support through our programmes.

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.

Save the children is an equal opportunities employer, qualified females, persons with disability and candidates from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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