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.

Under the general guidance of the FSL Program Officer, the Environmental assistant will directly work with communities to implement DRSLP-II PROJECT FSL interventions in Gardo and Badhan districts including VSLA and Environmental activities. The Environmental assistant will manage data collection activities in all areas, community level mobilization activities, implementing beneficiary targeting protocols and etc..

Reports to: FSL Program Officer

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Number of direct reports: None

Community mobilization and project set up

• Project assistants will be the key frontline staff of Save the Children in the field with direct interaction with the communities.
• Organize community public meetings and facilitate selection of project Village Relief Committees (VRCs).
• Conduction community mobilization, sensitization and establishment of VSLA groups in collaboration with women leaders in the project target locations at the beginning of the project.
• In collaboration with the project officers or Deputy Program Manager, conduct project awareness activities with local authorities.
• In collaboration with the project officers or DPM, work with communities to develop beneficiary selection criteria and facilitate the committees to identify project beneficiaries in the targeted communities.
• Conduct beneficiaries’ verification processes for all project activities at project target locations.
• Create community sensitisation and awareness on Natural Resource Management (NRM).

Project implementation

• Ensure timely implementation of planned interventions, as per the work plan, budgetary standards and quality benchmarks for the FSL sector.
• Ensure the quality benchmarks for project mobilization and sensitization are met during the project implementation and setup.
• Train established groups on VSLA methodologies and provide basic Literacy and Numeracy sessions for them.
• Provide ongoing mentoring sessions to VSLA groups to help them become independent and self-governing with strong leaderships.
• Support the established VSLA groups to develop agreed constitution articles and ensure their adherence to the agreed constitutions.
• Liaise with government partners and communities in the identification of the sites on NRM.
• Work with the MEAL to set up project complaint response mechanism (CRM) at field level.

Data collection and management

• Collect project data on registration, assessments, baselines, post distribution monitoring surveys etc.
• Assist project officers in data entry as per request and requirement.
• Ensuring the quality of data provided during the data collection at the field level.
• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to avoid negative impact of projects on the environment.
• Undertake any other data related duties as assigned by the line manager.

Project monitoring and reporting

• Monitor the day to day project activities in the field, as specified in the project activity plan.
• Provide the officers or the Deputy Programme Manager with assessment reports from the field.
• Provide Weekly Progress Update Report as requested by the FSL officer or Deputy Program Manager.
• In collaboration with the project officers, participate in collection of case studies to demonstrate project impact.
• Supervise the construction of sand dunes and ensure that the pre-determined size and spacing of them is observed.

Capacity building

• Deliver any project trainings at the community level using agreed training protocols and methodologies.
• Conduct regular meetings to capacity build, mentor, assist and supervise beneficiaries on case management basis, ensuring constant communication with all the beneficiaries.
• Develop trust, tolerance and co-operation among beneficiary community members and local leaders.
• Encourage and stimulate full participation by all community members; with special attention to those who are often forgotten, including, the disabled women and children, in community decision making.
• Assist the community members in developing their own capacity and strength.
• Any other duties as directed by the FSL Project Officer.

•       Delivers timely and appropriate results using available resources.

•       Takes responsibility for their work and its impact on others.

•       Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision.

•       Understands the link between their work and the organization’s objectives.

DEVELOPING SELF AND OTHERS(SKILLED)

•       Shows awareness of their strength and limitation and actively takes responsibility for their development.

•       Seeks out feedback to understand their area for improvement.

•       Actively shares knowledge and experience with others.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING(SKILLED)

•       Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions

•       Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or no longer reasonably attainable

•       Knows when to involve others in a decision

•       Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making

APPLYING TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE(SKILLED)

•       Delivers work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and professional standards

•       Keeps up to date with trends in their work area

•       Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conducts

WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS(SKILLED)

•       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

•       Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Community development, Environmental studies and any other relevant experience in microfinance, livelihoods, IGA and VSLA methodology.

•       Prior experience in Emergency Food Security and Livelihood projects is desirable.

•       Ability to read and write in English.

•       Computer skills, with focus on word processing and excel.

•       Strong morals including, honesty, transparency, generosity, altruism and respect.

•       Experience in working in harsh environment would be an added advantage.

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.

Because Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to

Declaration of commitment:

I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. understand and agree to undertake my responsibility in accordance with the above listed accountabilities/activities and also abide the terms and conditions of the contract

Signature: ……………….                                                                      Date: ………………