SPIU Coordinator at National Child Development Agency ( NCD): (Deadline 16 February 2026)

1. Project Development and Strategy  Take the lead in the preparation of draft project proposals under SPIU for review by MINECOFIN, in close collaboration with concerned NCDA departments and units;  Ensure contribution of donor funded projects under NCDA to relevant Government policies, strategies at design, planning, and implementation stages;  Ensure that NCDA Management’s orientations are translated into project operations;  Report to the NCDA leadership on project strategy implementation;  Host appraisal/ supervision missions of development partners working with NCDA;  Ensure that Technical Assistants (TAs) under donor-funded projects at NCDA provide contributions to sector dialogue (e.g., at Technical Working Group TWG level);  Advise NCDA on policy dialogue related to donor-funded projects;  Oversee studies undertaken through donor-funded projects under NCDA and ensures that their recommendations serve as inputs at the policy level;  Monitor progress of sector indicators as related to donor funded projects under NCDA;  Contribute to the child development, nutrition, and protection sub-cluster. 2. Project Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting  Lead and supervise activities in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and closing of donor– funded projects under SPIU NCDA;  Ensure alignment of these projects with Government strategic orientation and procedures (operational and fiduciary), as well as their compliance with modalities agreed between the NCDA and donors;  Ensure integration of donor-funded projects under NCDA in the planning, M&E, and reporting mechanisms of the sector and of possible implementing agencies;  Supervise and optimize coordination and monitoring processes of donor– funded projects by SPIU NCDA;  Ensure regular submission and approval of project implementation plans and budgets in line with modalities agreed between NCDA and Donors;  Chair Project Management meetings and technical committee meetings of projects implemented under the NCDA-SPIU.  Approve NCDA-SPIU action plans and procurement plans;  Closely follow up on project implementation and result effectiveness;  Take action to avoid delays and enhance the project’s effectiveness towards objective achievement;  Supervise collaboration with partner institutions for the implementation of grant agreements with a focus on smooth, timely implementation and results orientation; makes recommendations to concerned stakeholders for improvements.  Ensure compliance of implemented activities with project requirements;  Supervise preparation of reports (activity and financial) based on guidelines and requirements of NCDA and donors;  Support and closely follows mid-term  reviews and end of project reviews; 3. Administrative and fiduciary Management of donor-funded projects  Ensure adequateness of administrative and fiduciary management procedures of donor-funded projects under NCDA, and their compatibility with those of NCDA;  Supervise budget preparation and financial planning for donor-funded projects under NCDA;  Ensure validation of SPIU annual budgets and plans;  Monitor and approve accounting, financial reports, and budget execution;  Monitor management of contracts and grant agreements under donor-funded projects coordinated by the SPIU, and takes appropriate measures when required;  Supervise the establishment, implementation, and regular updating of procurement plans;  Supervise coordination between SPIU and the procurement and finance units of NCDA to ensure proper procurement and finance management;  Initiate and follow up on cash requests to Development Partners;  Supervise management and preservation of all records in line with requirements;  Supervise audit processes and the implementation of audit action plans; 4. Supervisory role  Supervise and coaches NCDA -SPIU program/project managers and staff;  Contribute to the coordination and regular evaluation of Donor– funded technical assistance staff.  Ensure demonstration of high ethical standards among the SPIU staff.  Ensure effective communication and creation of teamwork among the NCDA – SPIU Staff. 5. Stakeholder engagement  Build and strengthen partnerships with stakeholders in government, development partners, and service providers in view of achieving the objectives of Donor– funded projects under NCDA;  Participate in sector studies, formulation of new interventions, and reviews of ongoing interventions under the SPIU;  Represent NCDA in meetings with other stakeholders as well as other meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops when delegated.  Participate in Mobilization of Funds 6. Other: Fulfil any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisors.