2022-08-15

Program Intern – Child Survival – Baidoa, Somalia

Baidoa, Somalia
Posted on August 15, 2022

Save the Children

Program Intern – Child Survival – Baidoa, Somalia

JOB TITLE:

PROGRAM INTERN-Child Survival

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Survival

LOCATION: Baidoa

GRADE: N/A

Type of Contract: National

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: Provides supports with the Programme officer in delivering efficient work for all the child survival activities.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Program Officer-Child Survival

Staff directly reporting to this post: N/A

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Precise objectives will vary between assignments. The core areas that the position holder will be expected to deliver on are as follows:

Working closely with the Engineer to mobilize communities to support the construction and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities such as water points, latrines and bathing areas.
Working closely with the health, nutrition, FSL, protection and education teams to integrate hygiene promotion programming across the sectors.
Monitor community hygiene volunteers.
Monitor and report water trucking in Baidoa district.
Help implement the plan of action for water and sanitation schemes according to the guidelines and schedules.
Arrange, conduct surveys and need assessments, as and when required.
Identify need of water, establish and maintain contacts with the communities, water committees, Implementing partners, line Govt. departments,
Train community hygiene volunteers and water management committee on operation and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities.
Organize Hygiene promotion activities through effective media;
Keep detailed up to date records for the project activities and water, latrine sites as per the instructions and formats provided by the Project assistant.
Keep the Project Officer updated with regard to the security situation in the project implementation area and provide advice as to how to manage our presence in Baidoa.
Perform and document regular monitoring of all project sites; planned, on-going and completed.
Arrange and facilitate meetings and seminars with communities and VRC
Any other hoc duties assigned by line manager.

General

· Comply with all Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, fraud, whistle blowing, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

· Account for SCI’s assets and interests and safeguard from loss arising from fraud, waste, weak administration or poor value for money

· Carryout the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance the Child Protection Policy.

Within reason, implement additional actions and responsibilities, as requested by your line manager

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Leading

Delivering Results

· Delivers timely and appropriate results using available resources

· Takes responsibility for their work and its impact on others

· Plans, prioritizes and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision

· Understands the link between their work and the organization’s objectives

Innovating & Adapting

Suggests creative improvements and better ways of working
Seeks out and applies successful ideas from others to overcome challenges
Shifts tasks, roles and priorities to perform effectively under changing or unclear conditions
Applies lessons learned to enhance future ways of working

Applying Technical and Professional Expertise

· Makes decisions based on professional expertise and experience without deferring unnecessarily to others

· Shares knowledge and best practice on technical solutions so that others can make best use of that expertise

· Actively seeks new ways to develop the application of technical and professional standards within the team

Engaging

Working effectively with others

Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they work with
Proactively supports team members and trusts their capabilities
Demonstrates understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within diverse teams and groups
Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximize impact

Skills and Qualifications

QUALIFICAITONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Diploma in Public Health, Community Health or community development.
Excellent communication skills
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Commitment to the aims and principles of In particular, a good understanding of the SCUK mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Computer literate.

Desirable:

· Knowledge of the operating context in Baidoa

· Experience of and ability to represent SCI work in external meetings.

· Knowledge of Somali language and its different dialects

· Experience of community mobilisations, distributions and hygiene promotion

· Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity

· The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible, working away from home, and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

· Influencing skills and experience in advocacy.

Additional job responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY:

Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.

This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.