JOB VACANCY

PROGRAM ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

The Tautua Program wish to invite interested qualified applicants for the abovementioned role. A brief background for the Tautua Program is provided below.

About Tautua

The Tautua Human Development for All Program prioritizes five interconnected pillars of human development: Education, Health, Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), and Social Protection. Guided by the Government of Samoa, Tautua provides opportunity to create transformative change in human development by addressing complex development needs though multi-sectoral, innovative approaches that identify and focus on the underlying issues. Simultaneously, Tautua intends to be able to respond to emergency, short-term needs, build capacity and through research, monitoring and evaluation apply lessons learned and evidence-based decision making to continuously improve delivery.

Scope of Services

The Program Activity Coordinator will be required to help assure that project management systems are built around all technical assistance assignments from the commencement of the activity while also assisting the Technical Leads in assuring quality of all assignments’ outputs and deliverables. The Program Activity Coordinator will work predominantly with the Health Technical Lead, focusing on coordinating and implementing health-related initiatives, programs, and interventions. A sound understanding of public health, healthcare systems, and a strong commitment to promoting health and well-being with flexibility to support other technical areas as needed, would be highly beneficial.  A strong understanding of the social issues and the dynamics needed to combat these through a cross-sectoral approach will also be desirable.

1. In collaboration with the Health Technical Lead, the Program Activity Coordinator will assist in crafting and updating Health Critical Social Issue work plans (annual, quarterly, monthly) with associated budgets.  Ensure the integration of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning as well as Communications and Public Diplomacy components.
   1. Leverage and utilise current systems and technologies to bolster team collaboration, strategic planning and transparent communication regarding implementation and progression of work.
   1. Ensure clear understanding of Tautua Program to effectively articulate the program’s goals, end of investment outcomes, supporting Health Technical Lead in fostering collaboration and partnerships with key and diverse stakeholder groups to promote effective coordination and implementation of interventions and activities.  This also includes seeking opportunities for leveraging shared resources, peer learning and knowledge exchange between partners.
   1. Liaise with relevant government of Samoa staff, civil societies and other relevant stakeholders in the development of specific workplans to address critical social issues in health and across the education and community sectors where relevant.
   1. Assist Technical Lead with monitoring, managing and reporting against implementation progress and expenditure for related Health Critical Social Issue areas to ensure optimal and efficient utilisation of resources in alignment with Tautua program objectives. 
   1. Coordinate with MEL Coordinator, Clear Horizon and Tautua Team to contribute proactively in collating and maintaining records, evidence and data in line with Tautua overarching Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan and program activity MEL requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Public Health, Health Services Management, Public Policy, Project Management or related field
• At least 5 years of project management and development program experience

Competencies

• Strong project management and administration skills with flexibility to adapt in high-pressure, multitasking environments. Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and execute work plans effectively.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relationship management and engagement, including government personnel, Development Partners, service suppliers, and consultants/TA.
• Excellent coordination, relationship building, and interpersonal skills.

A Full Terms of Reference (TOR) can be provided on request.  Please contact Ropati Mualia at Ropati.Mualia@tautuapartnership.org for a copy.

Thank you for your interest. Kindly note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications (Expression of Interest including response in addressing the selection criteria outlined in TOR and CV) must be submitted to Ropati Mualia (Tautua Operations Manager) by 5PM WEDNESDAY 30^th AUGUST 2023

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or indigenous status.