Research Officer – Hargeisa

Title: Research Officer –Somali National

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TITLE: Research Officer (MAMI Project)

TEAM/PROGRAM: REALM/ PDQ

LOCATION: Hargeisa

GRADE: 4

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 Months

 

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3:  the post 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 within country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To implement and roll out a MAMI research on gaining greater understanding and improve programming approach for adolescent mothers enrolled in MAMI. Currently the MAMI Care Pathway does not differentiate the risks, support or approach to providing support for adolescent mother’s vs mothers older than 18.  Therefore, Save the Children seeks to establish a greater understanding of these three areas to improve services for this age group. The first area is by enhancing understanding of risks and realities for adolescent mothers enrolled in MAMI through a desk review of existing evidence, mapping of current caseload of adolescent mothers and qualitative data collection with former and current adolescent clients and MAMI practitioners. The second area is adapting or adding to MAMI Tools and recommend other adaptations to the MAMI approach to improve services for adolescent mothers (i.e., Programming Brief). The third area is to create new content for SC’s MAMI Training Package on support to adolescent mothers to support implementation of the Tools/ Programming brief. Therefore, the Research officer will ensure that tools and procedures are harmonised across research sites. The research officer will also train, couch, and supervise enumerators, maintain records, and ensure ethical participation of research participants.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports directly to: Area REALM Manager

Primary Technical area: Research, Data Management, Nutrition and Health

Secondary Technical area: Nutrition, Health, and Data Management.

Role Dimensions:

Role holder will work closely with SC Somalia/Somaliland Office REALM, Nutrition and Health, Advocacy/Campaigns, Business Development, Awards and Supply Chain and Ops teams. The position is expected to work collaboratively with technical experts from Somalia/Somaliland Country Office, SC US, Programme Operations, and relevant government departments. The post holder will coordinate research activities and deliverables across the different teams to efficiently implement research on understanding and improving programming approach for adolescent mothers enrolled in MAMI in selected districts from Somaliland. Save the Children works in all regions in Somaliland, with a current staff complement of approximately 180 staff.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Managing research deliverables:

·         Regularly communicate and liaise with the SCI Area REALM Team, SCU UK Team, Health and Nutrition team about the design and methods of conducting the study

·         Work with the SCI research, health and nutrition team to assist with the design, translation, and testing of the data collection tools.

·         Participate the development of data collection plan and protocols (procurement, logistics and route plan) and ensuring it adheres to the data collection budget.

·         Arrange and assist with training of the study data collectors.

·         Implement the field data collection process including organisation of transport, equipment and other supplies that may be necessary.

·         Communicate and liaise with the administration team in SC Somalia/Somaliland to ensure the above are in place in a timely way to allow for the smooth conduct of the study.

·         Ensure the study data collectors receive and act upon all security and safety information.

·         Communicate and liaise with the health and nutrition programme manager as necessary.

·         Assisting in coordinating relationships with partner organizations and researchers

·         Support MAMI activities including logistics and monitoring and reporting activities, this includes coordination with communities and stakeholders, preparation of logistics and other support needed to collect the data.

·         Assist as requested with conducting data analysis and drafting reports and papers for dissemination.

·         As assigned by your supervisor, perform other tasks, which are consistent with your level in the organization and support the implementation of the MAMI research.

·         point of distribution and proper documentations and guidelines are used.

Coordination and Representation

·         Represent SCI in relevant coordination meetings to disseminate information about the MAMI research.

·         Physical Requirements:

·         Ability and willingness to travel to various, remote, rural, project sites.

·         Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with government standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

·         Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance.

·         Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and during online communications.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS

Delivering Results (Skilled)

·         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.

Problem Solving & Decision Making (Skilled)

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

·         Knows when to involve others in a decision.

·         Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible.

 

Applying Technical & 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 behavior 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.

·         Willingness to travel and live in remote rural locations in Somaliland.

Communicating with Impact (Skilled)

·         Ensures communications are concise and well-structured.

·         Shares appropriate relevant and timely information with others.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

·         holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.

·         holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

·         sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

·         widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.

Collaboration:

·         builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.

·         values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.

·         approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

·         develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

·         willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

·         honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity