Save the Children
Programme Officer Nutrition – Baidoa, Somalia
Program Officer Nutrition (Child survival)
Job Info
- Job Identification 4008
- Job Category Programme Operations
- Posting Date 10/16/2023, 08:26 PM
- Apply Before 10/29/2023, 11:59 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations FO – Baidoa
Job Description
Programme Officer-Nutrition Baidoa-Open to Somali Nationals Only
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programs in health, nutrition, education, protection, and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programs are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs, and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people, and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Dimensions:
Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and an additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $ 110 million annual budget and staff over 650 staff.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Deputy Program Manager-Nutrition
Staff directly reporting to this post: N/A
ROLE PURPOSE:
Child Survival Program Officer will work on the day-to-day activities in the field and is responsible for the direct planning and coordination of all sector activities for health, nutrition, and WASH.
He/She will closely work with relevant line ministries for ease of coordination, information sharing, implementation, and quality service delivery. He/She will report on the progress of activities on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to the line manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in health science (Nurse/Midwife/Public Health, Community Health/Nutrition/Medicine/pharmaceutical)
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of Experience with an international NGO/UN/ Local NGO & Government in implementing and coordinating humanitarian/development program activities including, health, nutrition, and WASH)
- Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in community mobilization/CMAM/IYCF/EPI/IMCI/ BeMONC//GBV/PHAST/CHAST/CLTS.
- Basic knowledge of project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Good understanding of local language and cultural practices.
- Basic understanding of child rights frameworks.
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Reporting skills
- Education in emergency minimum standards
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- SCI common approaches.
- Psychological and first aid skills
- TOT skills
- Humanitarian sphere standards and Core humanitarian standards (CHS)
Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career
The application will be closed on 29th October 2023
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
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