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Program Specialist, School Age Programs

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Berea, KY, USA
Full-time

The Program Specialist is the on-the-ground Save the Children staff member providing training, technical assistance, and management support to program partners to ensure quality program implementation and results for children.  Under the supervision of the Deputy Program Director and working as a member of the state team and in collaboration with the national program team, the Program Specialist oversees and supports program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation at assigned partner sites.  Specific duties and responsibilities are outlined below.

Areas of Responsibility: 

Program Implementation 55%:

  • Guide and support program staff to ensure quality implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Save the Children’s program models according to established standards.
  • Provide in-person and remote training and technical assistance for program staff; maximize the use of technology to do so.
  • Visit each assigned site in compliance with the program model to conduct observation, coaching, and mentoring.  Complete site visit reports. In state travel will be required for each of the site visits.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date data collection and reporting for each assigned site.
  • Consult with the Senior Specialist about program questions and needs.
  • Regularly communicate with the Deputy Program Director and Senior Specialist about program implementation challenges and successes and how to resolve complex issues

Partner Operations and Management: 20%

  • Support the Deputy Program Director with partner management including but not limited to annual partner planning, subaward budget and spending, grant budgets and reports, annual district/site stakeholder meetings, partnership performance management, sponsorship, and emergency/disaster communication and reporting.
  • Meet regularly with each site supervisor.
  • Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting and necessary follow-up.
  • Support the Deputy Program Director with identification and assessment of new sites.
  • Provide new sites with start-up support including but not limited to hiring and training program staff, technology and program materials, and Partner Portal usage.

Local and State Relationships/Advocacy: 10%

  • Support the Deputy Program Director, and program partners as appropriate, with local, regional, and state community engagement activities, community partnerships/coalitions, and state level relationships.
  • Support the Deputy Program Director with local, regional, and state program presentations.
  • Support program partners with media opportunities to highlight Save the Children programs.

Professional Development: 10%

  • Participate in Save the Children Program Specialist calls, meetings, and trainings.
  • Stay current on relevant national standards and best practices
  • Share knowledge and experience with the national program team and program specialist colleagues.
  • Participate in national program team projects and USP work groups.

Other:  5%

  • Work in collaboration with USP teams (e.g., Early Childhood; National Directorate; Technology, Monitoring and Evaluation; Sponsorship; Policy and Advocacy; Resource Development; Marketing, Communications, and Media).
  • Provide stories from the field to national staff.
  • Support, and contribute as appropriate and requested, to Save the Children priorities and initiatives.
  • Support Deputy Program Director with VIP visits and other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
High School or Technical/Vocational Degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • You have a minimum 3-5 years' relative experience
  • Professional level of specialized knowledge to manage complex tasks, programs or projects.
  • Experience working in or with schools, preferably with literacy programs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, or related field
  • Knowledge of and experience with literacy/reading and math programs
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated capacity as a team player and relationship builder
  • Demonstrated organizational and management skills related to program implementation
  • Experience developing and delivering training and technical assistance in-person and remotely
  • Proven experience working effectively with limited-resource communities
  • Strong written and oral communication skills including through the use of technology
  • Working knowledge of financial and subgrant management
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to dynamic changes in the work environment
  • Willingness to travel extensively in the state or region and nationally as needed, up to 40% of work time. 
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Meaningful work, with a knowledge that you are changing the lives of children all around the world
  • A family friendly work environment
  • Highly collaborative and innovative teams
  • Generous paid vacation days, holidays, family leave days, and sick time
  • Healthcare plans including medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings account with matching company contributions
  • Structured and formalized management development and coaching programs for mid and senior level managers
  • Extensive e-learning opportunities on a variety of topics offered through our affiliation with several prestigious universities, as well as language learning opportunities

Organization Info

Save the Children US

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfield, CT, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1964
About Us
Mission: 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in nearly 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to create immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. in times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Save the Children is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, a global network of 30 independent Save the Children organizations working to ensure the well-being and protection of children in more than 120 countries.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 12 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 12 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Save the Children US
industry: 
Nonprofit