Save the Children New Vacancy 2023

Education & Child Protection Officer

Job Description

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3: the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:  

The Education & CP Officer is responsible for day to day implementation of project activities of Child protection and promoting  access to quality and inclusive pre-primary education to fulfil all children’s right to education, based on SCI’s vision, mission, and values. He/She will be responsible for quality and effective implementation of the project activities at woreda/sub-city level; provide technical support to government partners, stakeholder and SC project staff; organize and facilitate capacity building training workshops, provide technical support participate on various assessments including stakeholder mapping, baseline and end line assessment; monitor government partners and SC implemented activities and discuss on success and problems. Ensures cost effective budget utilization of the project; keeps close working relationship with networks and strategic partners such as Woreda Education office, Woreda Women, Youth and Children’s Affair Office and other development partners; monitors project implementation with participation of supervisors, community, PTA, children;  documents education related data and prepares reports regularly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Education & CP Program Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post:   

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Planning and Reporting

• In close collaboration with woreda stakeholders, prepares annual and quarterly action plan and ensures timely submission to the respective woreda level
• Ensure increased access to safe and inclusive pre-primary learning environment  in project implementation woredas
• Provides follow-up and technical support for schools and woreda  offices ensure preparation of timely and quality quarterly and annual project progress reports on the prepared formats as per donor reporting schedule
• Facilitate and ensure the involvement of children as primary stakeholders in all project work
• Conducts woreda based baseline assessment to identify program effectiveness, in terms of children learning outcome and project indicators
• Ensure ECCE centres are equipped with Education materials, print rich corners and outdoor materials. 
• Ensure and work effectively with partners to its sustainability through localization process
• Reports on gaps observed to program coordinator or manager on time for taking action
• • Coordination and Management of Projects Implementation
  • Follow up the day to day implementation of all components of the project as per the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs).
  • Adheres to Save the Children compliance procedures and provide guidance and technical support to Woreda Education Offices, supervisors  and others who have contact with children
  • Foster collaborative environment and team spirit among stakeholders and project staffs in order to maintain and strengthen good relationship for better implementation of the project interventions
  • Ensure the project is implemented in a ways responsive to the community, and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan
  • Providing technical assistance to MEAL Officer in the process of project data collections and data management
  • Identify gaps and provide technical and capacity building support for stakeholders at local level  
  • In close collaboration with the Program Coordinator , Woreda Offices and other government stakeholders, facilitates on timely and quality implementation of the project activities based on the action plan and resource allocated
  • Closely work with stakeholders and communities in the course of project planning and implementation
  • Organize with local stakeholders regular monthly and bi-monthly meetings, and monitoring visits, at the project sites and prepare proper minutes and reports for documentation and follow-up actions
  • Ensure active participation of children and other stakeholders in the project activities implementation
  • Carry out any other relevant task assigned by the line manager and project team.
  • strengthens team spirit and collaborative work

  Supervision and Monitoring

  • In close collaboration with the program Coordinator and government stakeholders, maintain strong supervision and monitoring system to measure achievement and progress toward the project objectives and expected outcomes and manage the performance of intervention areas
  • Conducts monitoring and supervision of the planned project activities and provides                   technical support to Woreda Office and intervention schools  to improve quality of delivery
  • Strengthens participatory and collaborative supervision and monitoring of project activities, including active participation of children
  • Document and share key lessons, case stories and program achievements for shared learning
  • Report project work progress information to Program Coordinator after completion of each monitoring & evaluation process.

  Staff Management and Mentorship

  • Strengthens team spirit and team work with project staff
  • Ensure that project staff, Community Facilitators, volunteers and stakeholders, understand and are able to perform their role based on the project objectives and expected outcomes

• In close collaboration with the Program Coordinator, provides  clear direction to intervention schools and teachers, as appropriate; 
• In collaboration with the Project staff and government stakeholders staff, identify gaps and facilitate capacity building training and other support for government stakeholders and the community and other stakeholders 
•  Arrange experience sharing media among beneficiaries and other stakeholders 

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same

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

·    Future orientated, thinks strategically

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

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Recommended a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a corporate or NGO environment, preferably with experience in community-based child protection programmer management. 
• BA degree or College Diploma in sociology, Education, social work, or related fields.
• experience  and worked in early childhood education or primary education or teaching experience with pre-primary and primary are required
• Very good conceptual understanding of the job
• Fluency in English/ verbal and written
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently
• Fluency in English language required
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply 

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1

Education & CP Program Coordinator

Job Description

Child Safeguarding Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

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

·       Holds suppliers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

·       Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their own personal development

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

·       Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

·       Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

·       Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

·       Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

·       Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

Integrity:

·       Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence

Displays consistent excellent judgement

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·       Minimum of BA degree in Educational planning & Management or other field of education from a recognized university with five years’ experience preferably out of which three years working in international non-governmental organization.

·       Previous experience working in INGO education programmes implemented in pastoral communities.

·       Have basic training  and proven experience on project cycle management  including but not limited to skills in  program  and financial planning, M&E skills,  education/ teaching-learning process  technical skills, documentation and report writing,  

·       Must have strong coordination skill, partnership building skill,  team building and conflict management skill, financial management (budget preparation and monitoring)  

·       Experience to manage big team especially in hardship environment and preferably experience of managing more than one million USD is annually.

·       Dynamic,  Self-starter and able to deliver on organizational goals with good communication and interpersonal skills

·       Excellent understanding and prior work experience with the pastoralist communities is advantageous

·       Proficient in the use of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,  Outlook, and other relevant software;Must have excellent strong writing with excellent spoken and written English; Knowledge of regional language is favourable.  

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  

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Education and Child Protection Program Manager

Job Description

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 country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:    

The Education and Child Protection Program Manager will work with a number of partners mainly the Somali Regional Education Bureau, regional Children and Women affairs, national and regional education clusters, UNICEF, SCI, and other local and international NGOs that will be involved in program implementation. S/he is responsible for the development, management, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Education and Child Protection program implemented under the Hawassa Field Office. S/he is also in charge of managing overall program implementation through results-based monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance mechanisms.

The Programme Manager is accountable for budget management across the multiple awards implemented under the jurisdiction of the Field Office.  S/he is also accountable for partner management and coordination, which includes development through capacity building, monitoring, and supportive supervision.

The position Holder will be responsible to Co-chair the Education cluster and representing SCI in the protection clusters happening at the sub-national or Regional level. S/he will coordinate with other Education and CP program managers to gather or share important updates.

The role holder supports the Field Office Manager, in facilitating key relationships between various teams at all levels, particularly Head of Field Offices, Education and CP Program Managers in other Field Offices, National Sr. Program Managers, and other units both at different levels (MEAL, PDQI, HR and Safeguarding, Finance, Supply chain, Communications and advocacy, Awards and Partnership, and Safety & Security).

Performs other related tasks as required and as assigned by his/her immediate line manager, Area Director, or Head of Program Operations. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Field Offices in the Area: Hawassa Field Office

Reports to:   Field Office Manager– Hawassa

Dimensions: Communication and relationship management with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Regional Education Bureau, Regional Bureau for Children and Women Affairs, zonal and woreda education offices, schools, and the Sub-National Education and Protection Clusters. Planning and management of Education and Child protection program activities and results in the Field Offices. 

Staff directly reporting to this post: One(1) direct reporting – this might grow.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program oversight and management

• Develops a feasible program implementation plan and budget and lead delivery on time, budget, and quality
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the program is implemented in ways that are responsive to the targeted communities and children, in line with the education and Child protection thematic strategic plan; Save the Children’s principles, values and compliance procedures.
• Identify critical issues in the implementation of  program to initiate actions to address them.
• Monitor outcomes and identify challenges and lessons learned from the implementation of the programme to help develop strategic insights to enable better decisions.
• Initiate and facilitate changes and improvements on implementation approaches and strategies of the programme.
• Work closely with other key personnel to ensure efficient and effective linkages with the Somali Regional government line Bureaus, key regional education and Child protection institutions and Woreda-level counterparts.
• Lead the development of quarterly, bi-annual and annual work plans and performance reports for their programEnsure the effective use of program resources in compliance with donor regulations and SC policies.
• Provide technical leadership to field staff (Coordinator, Officers, Social/case workers, and Community facilitators) and share best practices and methodologies.
• In close coordination with the PDQI Education and Protection team, support program development and implementation of best practices.

Budget management

• Serve as overall budget holder for the Education and Child protection portfolio implemented under Hawassa Field Office
• Prepare and compile annual plans, budgets, quarterly and annual reports for the programme based on donors, government other stakeholder’s requirements.
• Ensure that program budgets are managed through rigorous budget and finance monitoring practices with participation of all key functions and program team
• Ensure that budgets are spent and charged to their respective budget heads and awards by diligently reviewing the financial reports regularly/ at least monthly and bringing to the timely attention of the Field Office Finance Coordinator, Finance Manager(AO) and Awards Focals
• Efficiently and successfully manage the award cycle by putting in place robust mechanisms to start, implement and close awards in line with donor as well as Save the Children’s policies
• Ensure that awards are managed as per Save the Children’s and donors’ requirements including the quality and timely submission of reports
• Make periodic programme and budget revisions as required.
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of programme budget and other resources for the intended purpose.
• Ensure that partner finance planning and reports are in line with the project agreement and requirements from donors and governments.
• Facilitate communication and interaction between implementing partners and SC finance team
• Ensure that plans are implemented as per agreed and approved budgets.
• Oversee effective functioning of supply chain systems to procure, store and distribute stock, supplies and services for the timely delivery of response objectives.

Monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance

• In coordination with Education, Protection, and MEAL technical Advisors, design results-based monitoring and evaluation process for the programme.
• Work with CO MEAL and National Level Sr. program managers to oversee institutionalization of MEAL systems to ensure timely and effective delivery of programme/projects activities and outputs as well as appropriate accountability to donors, communities and children.
• Regularly follow-up and monitor the programme to ensure proper and efficient implementation.
• Plan and facilitate regular scheduled reviews of projects with partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate assessments and evaluations.
• Manage knowledge and experiences from the learning process and replicate good practices.
• Ensure the proper utilization and use of monitoring and evaluation systems are put in place.
• In coordination with the program team and CO technical advisors, ensure the preparation of timely program and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Ensure that the core humanitarian standards are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

People Management and Development

• Plan, identify and resource appropriate and effective structure & staffing needs for the program implementation and suggest changes as necessary. 
• Ensure Program staff understand and carry out their duties in accordance with donor requirements, humanitarian principles, core values and the Code of Conduct.
• Oversee the delivery of capacity building plans to develop the requisite operational competencies.
• Supervise, coach and mentor the program team and other operations staffs
• Ensure that the program team possesses the required competencies during recruitment or thereafter – including the revision and/or inclusion into their JDs and performance objectives
• Enhance staff performance through mutually agreed performance management plans, clarity of individual and collective roles and responsibilities; ensure a robust process of performance monitoring, learning & development initiatives and timely management actions
• Promote an inspiring and motivating working environment through teamwork, delegation and the team building initiatives
• Promote and ensure a culture that respects and promotes collaboration, diversity, inclusion and staff recognition

Partner management and capacity building

•  Work closely with implementing partners in the course of programme planning, implementation and preparation of periodic completion of reports, annual and quarterly programme budgets and expenditures.
• Maintain regular communication and interaction with partners to facilitate and promote learning and information sharing.
• As part of the localization agenda, ensure collaboration with local partners to ensure delivery of humanitarian responses effectively and efficiently and in timely manner. Provide inputs in identification, selection and verification of local partner and consortium partner for humanitarian responses  
• Ensure strong monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms are in place.
• Provide technical support to partners in the course of project implementation.
• Identify critical issues in the implementation of the programme and take the necessary actions to address problems and constraints.
• Undertake regular supportive supervision and (joint) monitoring to ensure proper and efficient implementation of the programme.

Documentation and Learning

• Ensure proper documentation of experiences and lessons (including pictures and video documentation) learned in the course of program implementation.
• Organize and properly maintain database and information related to the program.
• Facilitate and participate in studies and reviews related to the program.
• Facilitate and ensure dissemination of information and study/reviews.

Provide information/inputs to be used for SC information and communication materials.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 capacity to improve performance and applying appropriate measures when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself/herself (and their team).
• Takes responsibility for his/her own personal actions and encourages others to do the same.
• Widely shares his/her personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, his/her 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.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience in managing humanitarian and/or recovery programs
• BA/B.Sc degree in an area of education or equivalent in development studies preferably an MSc/MA/MEng level in relevant areas of social development or equivalent
• Previous experience of managing a large multi-sector, multi-national team or professionals
• Previous experience of programme management across multiple locations
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
• Experience of working successfully with senior managers in other parts of own organization or partner organizations to deliver major change
• Experience of successfully implementing changes to processes to improve and monitor quality standards and impact achieved
• Experience of managing and shaping programmes to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processes
• Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Fluency in Amharic language required
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
•  Commitment to Save the Children values

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1

Youth Facilitator (PVH) Re-advert

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Report to: Youth Livelihood Officer

The job holder will be primarily responsible for ensuring the high quality of PVH program implementation, overseeing the overall program activities, and effectively communicating and escalating issue in a timely and appropriate manner. Responsible for overall program implementation at wereda, kebele & community level; support the PVH program staff in general and in particular at Woreda/town and kebele level in planning , coordination, implementation and supervision of project & community based activities and ensure active involvement and communication with communities and partners for smooth and successful implementation of program activities as per the approved program document; interact with relevant governmental offices at wereda & kebele level for adoption of new curriculum on skill training; and ensure the program implementation is in line with government and donor requirement and save the children standards.

KEY AREAS OF ACCONTABILITY

• Represent the program and & the implementation of the PVH program action plans of the target wereda/towns and kebeles.
• Accountable and responsible to create a detailed implementation plan (DIP) of the project for the target kebele
• Participate/engage in community mobilization, need identification, planning and effective implementation of program activities.
• Regularly visit field activities and provide formal and informal feedback to youth livelihood officers/staff in terms of adequate and inadequate progress as well as recommendations for improved performance;
• Build the capacity of youth beneficiaries at wereda & kebele level in technical issues pertinent to the sector;
• Continuously assess project’s context, assumptions and changes in the working environment to ensure that the project focus, strategies and activities remain relevant and to proposed adjustments when needed.
• Ensure the implementation of project activities in accordance with the DIP and with the aim of 100% achievements of project results and objectives.
• Ensure feed backs are gathered from participants and beneficiaries on the Youth livelihood curriculum and program activities for further improvement and possible actions.
• Establish wereda/town level linkages and partnerships with private sectors, MFIs, GOs, NGOs, TTIs etc and maintain existing partnerships in wereda/town & kebele level.
•  Be the translator of local languages for other program staff, consultants and visitors.
• Work with Life Skills Trainers to plan activities on a quarterly and weekly basis;
• Ensure that gender issues are properly addressed during the process of the project planning and implementation in the wereda & kebele level;
• Maintain and create good relationship and collaboration with government ministry offices in wereda/town & kebele level.
• Ensure that the YES centers are equipped and well informed to provide the necessary services and information to business starters and unemployed youths to find jobs.
• Participate and contribute for program development and planning meetings
• Facilitate the involvement of volunteers from different sectors to support the program.
• Produce kebele level program plans & reports are good quality, regularly updated and timely produced and communicated to youth livelihood officer & all stakeholders.
• Participate & assist the YLO on periodic (Quarterly, BI-Annually) review meetings involving all relevant SHs (including project staff, project managers, partners, other functions) to assess all project management documents and evaluate if project is being implemented on time, achieving results and quality.
• Facilitate & provide life skill & other trainings to the project beneficiaries;
• Represent the program and delivery of coaching and training activities under respective Woreda & kebele with the support from youth livelihood officer and Regional program manager.
• Facilitate and coordinate the components of youth workforce development activities, like facilitate trainings, provide coaching and organized mentoring and work placement programs for unemployed and underemployed youth.
• Facilitate & participate in community mobilization, need identification, planning and effective implementation of program components.
• Facilitate the active participation and building of trust with communities and other stakeholders and work closely with IGAs, TVETs, youth associations, private sectors, FTCs or PTCs, Youth focused government organizations, training institutes and etc
• Communicate effectively with program staff and partners to identify needs and develop alternatives business solutions.
• Produce timely and quality of periodic reports to relevant recipients.
• Develop team sprit among staff.
• Organize periodic meetings with other program staff at wereda/town & kebele level.
• Maintain program files and related documents at wereda level.
• Coach and record participant personal development plan (PDP) progress
• Organize workshops and trainings under the direction of the project Coordinator.
• Ensure regular communication between SCI and communities at wereda & kebele level.
• Work closely with Woreda Women, Children and Youth Affair Offices/other partners.
• Be part of the planning team of the PVH program staff at Woreda & kebele level.
• Develop quarterly & monthly activity plans and reports in close consultation with the Woreda YLO.
• Accurately express SC position, objectives and policies.

•  Carry out other duties as requested by the YLO & project coordinators.

Network Building

• Ensure proper implementation of identify young budding entrepreneurs and youth having potential to become entrepreneurs.
• To ensure the effectiveness of network of entrepreneurial young leaders.
• To ensure effective partnership and link the target groups with private companies and association, training entities and Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs)
• Liaise with potential employers in the area and identify employment opportunities.
• Identify Potential Economic Opportunities of the wereda & kebele.
• Build good networking with other YES services in the wereda & kebele.
• Work closely with wereda and youth facilitators of PVH team at the region/wereda and kebele. 
•  Establish and maintain formal and informal communication mechanisms with private sector, community partners and other stakeholders as relevant.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

Accountability

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibility- giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing them the necessary developments 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 others to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, engages and motivates others.
• Future oriented, thinks strategically.

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.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential: 

►Year of service (2-3 years)

►Bachelor degree in field (s) such as: sociology, Community development and adult education, rural development, business Education, Business, developmental psychology, economics, commerce and related courses

►Age 21-25

►   Speaks the local language fluently.

►   Excellent understanding of the culture and ways of living of target communities.

►   Good written and spoken English.

►   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and excellent awareness about communities, government structure and etc.

►   Good report writing skill; able to collect document and share records and information.

►   Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural Kebeles where the program is implemented, within approved security frameworks.

►   Basic computer skills and mobile literacy are desirable.

►   Experiences of working in NGOs; and communities at grass root level are advantageous

►   Experiences in volunteering, community service and passion for development work are advantageous.

Desirable

►   Experience of working with Women, Income Generating Groups, Training facilitation, Coaching and Mentoring youth

►   Work experience in productive areas and knowledge of local culture is advantageous

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1

Health Coordinator

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Field Operations Manager (Hawassa Field Office)

Staff Directly Reporting to this Post:

Duration:  

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Strategy, Implementation and Management

• Responsible for coordination, manage and support HF- cholera response project in health and Nutrition thematic area; specifically in response for Cholera outbreak in the Konso and Alle Special Woredas.
• Lead the project quality implementation, including development of financial and operational planning.
• Ensure timely and high-quality completion of all required project deliverables
• Provide support to ensure smooth and timely start-up and implementation of project activities as per the approved project plans.
• Provide technical and managerial support in reviewing and adapting strategies and projects plan in view of changes in the internal and external operating environment.
• Support and follow cholera case management and surveillance system with concerned health departments and offices.
• Work closely with partners in developing strategies to ensure that program design incorporates relevant input.
• Initiate and facilitate linkages, coordination and integration with other similar partners or related programs/projects.
• Serve as focal point for regular liaison and communication with projects internal and external stakeholders.
• Report and participate in health cluster meeting leaded by WHO.
• Ensure appropriate use of vehicles and other resources.

Budget Management and Donor Compliance

• Prepare quarterly Project’s Operation Plan (POP) based on approved Detailed Implementation Plan (DIPs)
• Manage budgets jointly with Field office manager, including phasing of budgets as per work plans, monthly review of budget versus actual expenditure reports, identification of gaps in financial management and required actions to address them
• Ensure the project has clear plans (Procurement, Work plan, Recruitment plan, BvA and Phased Budgets)
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of projects budget and other resources for intended purpose including assigning resources to partners and follow up on budget utilization and project expenditure as needed
• Work with other internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate staff and partner training and capacity on compliance with donor and organization regulations
• Ensure that partner financial implementation and reporting are in line with the projects MoU agreement government partners as necessary to ensure proper financial management, utilization, and reporting
• Awards efficiently monitor and track burn rates, reporting and financial compliance issues to proactively identify and address any problems

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning, and Reporting

• Carry out regular monitoring of projects output and outcome indicators including updating and maintaining the project participant database.
• Oversee and update regular humanitarian situation in save children operating areas and make sure timely emergency preparedness response/plan 
• Ensures proper understanding of cross-cutting issues among technical managers (gender, child protection & safeguarding, etc) and integration of these issues into project delivery.
• Oversee a system of regular supportive supervision and (joint) monitoring at the field level to ensure proper and efficient staff and partner management, and project delivery.
• Support the conduct of periodic review meetings with all partners to facilitate experience sharing and cross fertilization of good practices and lessons.
• Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to ensure the projects are contributing to objectives across the child protection sector.
• Ensure project managers are submit professional and timely quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports to the regional government sector bureaus, country office and donors.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• 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 others to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

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.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Recommended a minimum of 3 years management experience in a humanitarian and development environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs.
• MPH/MSc in public health

• Experience of emergency program cycle management and well known the intervention area.
• Significant knowledge of humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors and best practices in emergency management

• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective budget monitoring 
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
• An in-depth understanding of afar pastoralist context with emergency response and development issues in particular in relation to children
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic

• Ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and difficult physical conditions in an area of potential insecurity.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s Vision, Mission, Values and Practices

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

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Child Protection Officer

Job Description

LOCATION: Gode

GRADE: 4A

Vacant Position: 1

POST TYPE: National

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3: The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the guidance and technical support of the Child protection Coordinator and Program Manager child Protection specialist, the Child Protection officer is responsible for working closely with community and government stakeholders. S/he is responsible for the effective, efficient and quality implementation of child protection projects at Woreda level by engaging community, government and other stakeholders. S/he works in establishing/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children from abuse and other child protection risks. Also engages in reunification, best interest determination panel and other support activities to respond to the children problem. She/He/ will be responsible for delivering quality protection interventions, in line with protection minimum standards and SCI Ethiopia’s protection strategy including provision of legal information dissemination, protection monitoring activities, identification of GBV related issues and case management. In addition, the officer will take on any additional protection activity as required to meet the project objectives.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator

Staff Directly Reporting to this Post: None

Dotted line relationship- Education and protection Team

Functional relationship- Child Protection Program Coordinator

Job specific roles and responsibilities

• Ensure that all IDPs children are benefited from the child protection services and follow up the day today activities of child Resilience session and community based child protection committees.
• Facilitate and lead community awareness raising and sensitization programs to promote positive values of the society towards children.
• Together with Child protection coordinator map and identify existing protection services (including social protection services) potentially accessible to IDPs children families and service gaps.
• Organise and conduct parenting without violence session for vulnerable IDP children and parents/caregivers in the IDPs due to drought in Adadle and Gode districts of Sjabelle zone.
• Supervise and closely monitor the effective implementation of child resilience session
• Prepare monthly/weekly plan, implement and monitor child protection activities and ensure that program objectives and activities are in line with in the context of save the children, values, aims and objectives.
• Follow up the proper functioning of the outdoor equipment in the IDPs schools by Save the children to render services in the principle of value for money.
• Implementation of emergency child protection program activities within the IDP camps and schools in project target sites
• Organize capacity building training on child protection and psychosocial support for PTA, community based child protection committee, teachers/facilitators and other community structures, community members/representatives, parents/caregivers and vulnerable children to build their resilience in Adadle and Gode woreda of Shabelle zone Somali region.
• Ensure necessary attention is given to children of concern through the provision of case management, referral services, material and other psychosocial supports.
• Facilitate multi sectorial linkages at woreda level to prevent, protect and respond to child protection risks.
• Promote and improve quality service delivery to fulfil children’s right based on SCI vision, mission and values
• Establish/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent, respond, Report and protect children from abuse, exploitation and risks. .
• Produce and submit quality and analytical periodic reports to program coordinator.
• Take measures and recommend directions to improve the quality of child protection works and to maximize the benefit children should get from it.
• Identify, register and refer abused and exploited children for child protection services
• Share information on the progress and challenges of emergency child protection program activities with Save the children program staff and line manager and protection clusters as necessary.
• Take measures and recommend directions to improve the quality of child protection works and to maximize the benefit children should get from it.
• Develop individual work plan for the implementation of protection activities in accordance with protection standards and the framework of the project;
• Follow all protection guidelines, SoPs, national and international laws including appropriate tools based on the job responsibilities, and provide regular feedback to a technical unit on additional needs
• Conduct rapid assessment to identify the legal service need and concern of the target population and frame response according to the identified need;
• Conduct information dissemination on the legal rights and procedures with a focus on issues affecting the target population through the mobile protection desk and community outreach;
• Disseminate IEC materials with key messages on legal rights and procedures and available legal and protection services to the target population;
• Facilitate and advocate access to legal documentation for the target community in collaboration with relevant government authorities and humanitarian agencies;
• Organize capacity building training to government stakeholders and community-based structures on relevant international and national laws and procedures;
• Ensure the adherence to ethical data collection and data protection and data sharing protocols throughout protection activities;
• Work on protection monitoring; including on the achievements and challenges pertaining to our project implementation

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

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

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALFICATION, EXPEREINCE, COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in social science and humanities, Sociology, Psychology, Law or other related fields
• Minimum 2 years’ experience for BA or 4 years’ experience for Diploma in a similar role
• Excellent written and spoken English language and Somali language.
• Experience in working in IDPs camps and drought affected in the area of child protection.
• Willingness to work in hardship area and to work extra hours (when needed).
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.
• Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

EXPEREINCE

• · Previous working experience in child protection in general and community-based child protection mechanism and in particular child resilience, community mobilization and psychosocial support is preferable.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Position holder must have good interpersonal skills & excellent team player
• Knowledge of the local language (Somali language)
• Scope & complexity of decision making (choose the appropriate description and delete the rest)
• Able to work in line with strict adherence of specific policies and supervisor’s order.
• Able to solve problems by selecting the most suitable procedure or method within guidelines and precedents; direction sought when solutions not within established guidelines or precedents
• Able to make decisions using creativity and some independent judgement within realm of current scope of work; Decisions typically made in order to resolve and adapt current solutions or introduce new procedures and practices

COMPETENCIES (To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on ongoing bases)

· Leading and Inspiring Others: Demonstrate leadership in all our work, role models our values and articulates a compiling vision to inspire to achieve our goals for children

How to Apply

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Terms of Reference (ToR) for hiring consultancy services to conduct End-line assessment for IHA- humanitarian and development Nexus project in the Afar Region

Job Description

1.       PROJECT OVERVIEW

The expansion of the northern Ethiopian conflict beyond Tigray into the neighbouring Afar region has caused significant displacement and created a new wave of humanitarian needs, mainly due to an increase in conflict-induced displacement. People displacements, community destabilisations, family unrest, loss of lives, distraction of social services and infrastructures, and damage to properties are some of the negative impacts of conflict. Obviously negative impact of conflict further deteriorating by drought climatic effect of a context and affects all ages, sexes and groups of a given community. However, children and women are more vulnerable to these risks. With funding from the Government of Canada, Save the Children has implemented a project entitled “Addressing WASH, Health and Protection needs of conflict and drought-affected girls, boys, women and men of IDP and Host Communities in Afar, Ethiopia” with 18-month duration from April 2022 to September 2023 in three targeted Woredas of Afar region.

SC put efforts to address the essential health, WASH, and Child protection needs of conflict-affected populations in Erebti, Berahle, and Dalol woredas of the Afar region. At the start of the project, the resumption of northern Ethiopia conflict in the month of August 2022 caused security tension that led to a complete cessation of project activities from August 25/2022 until October 24/2022 at Erebti Woredas and from August 26/2022 until November 25/2022 on both Berahle and Dalol, which affected the project deliverables to some extent. Following a permanent cessation of hostilities, SC conducted a security risk assessment from November 9-November 14, 2022, at Erebti, Berhale, and Dalol Woredas and resumed operations.

Save the Children (SC) has developed an integrated, multi-sectoral approach to ensure greater overall efficiency in the delivery of services and to increase impact through the implementation of an activity package designed to meet diverse inter-related Health, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and protection needs of drought and conflict-affected communities.

Recently, SC has been implementing a developmental-humanitarian nexus intervention with the inclusion of development activities to complement and strengthen the achievement of life-saving humanitarian interventions in three districts of the Afar Region.  The humanitarian activities and systems have strengthened and put in place resilience-building approaches across the WASH, Health, and Child Protection sectors. The development components aimed at enhancing the IHA’s capacity for public participation, representation among decision-makers, response to gender-specific rights violations and well-being and basic needs; public awareness, and institutional capacity to further the long-term sustainability of gains made in resiliency and accountability.

The WASH activities envisaged building capacity of WASH sector offices such as woreda water offices and Water Management Committee at the woreda level, WASH rehabilitation,  providing spare parts, major maintenance tools, and electro-mechanical equipment and motorbikes for field monitoring activities to support their institutional and operational strengths.

The life-saving health interventions were proposed to strengthen and enhance the resilience of health systems, contributing to lasting improvements in the health statuses of women, girls, boys, and men through training provided to health facility staff to also cover public health, referral pathways, pharmaceutical, and supply chain management to ensure the continuity of cost-effective health services in hard-to-reach or remote areas, the mobile clinics provide emergency primary health care services for Internally Displaced Person (IDP), returnees and host community in hard to reach areas, procurement and provision of medical equipment and supplies, and the maintenance of these facilities and awareness session to enhance uptake and utilization of basic Primary Health Care (PHC) and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) services.

The protection activities have included mapping and analysis of existing protection services and gaps in the program target areas, provision of basic training on Child Protection (CP) to identification, reporting, referrals, and response mechanisms, strengthening coordination mechanisms with government departments and civil society organizations to prevent and respond to child protection concerns, ensuring an effective child protection information management system. 

SC ensured all responses were accessible and inclusive to all vulnerable community members (girls, boys, pregnant and lactating women, and others/caregivers of children). Both females and males are participating equally and actively in different activities of the project such as training and capacity building, advocacy, communicating key message dissemination, and awareness raising. On the topic of establishing and putting in place the appropriate accountability mechanism, SC consulted the local community, village leaders, volunteer accountability committee, and local authorities to ensure engagement in setting criteria for beneficiary selection, needs in the area, and priorities. Besides, SC has established a volunteer accountability committee to ensure their participation at Zone, IDPs/returnees host communities at kebele levels.

 Moreover, SC provided capacity-building training and awareness creation to all project beneficiaries, community leaders, and government workers on the core humanitarian standards and the nine SC basic principles of children participation and encouraged child involvement to take part in decision-making at all stages of the project cycle.

In general, during the life of the award period, SC (Save the Children) has reached a total of 65,787 (17,918G, 15,487 B, 17,609 F, 14,773 M) conflict-affected individuals through the project nexus approach. The total number of individuals reached through the humanitarian component is 58, 427 (14,978 G, 15,445 B, 14,479 F, 13,525 M) which represents 127% of the target (45,884), while the total individuals reached through the development component is 7,512 (2,046 G, 1,086B, 3,040 F, 1,340 M) which represent 10 % from the target (78,098) with the total grant $3,600,000 CAD.

Therefore, this TOR is the first step to conducting the project’s end-line assessment by an independent consultancy firm. The assessment exercise includes context analysis, technical and financial proposal development, standardization of the survey tools, data collection, data management, analysis, interpretation and report writing, and validation of the assessment findings by all stakeholders.  This end-line assessment seeks to assess the situation after the completion of the project intervention. The end-line assessment will compare its findings with that of the baseline assessment and determine the project inputs and results achieved in 18 months of interventions. The survey will highlight intended and unintended changes in different social groups including men, women, girls, and boys. It will also identify the lessons learned that will help to inform policymakers, donors, and interested humanitarian organizations on future program design.

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Addressing WASH, Health and Protection needs of conflict and drought-affected girls, boys, women, and men of IDP/Returnees and Host Communities in Afar, Ethiopia (GAC-IHA NEXUS PROJECT)

Job Requirements

Selection Criteria

Consultancy firm (organizational and research team) Profile

The consultant will be responsible for planning and delivering the end-line study within the agreed standards and timelines. The consultancy firm will recruit and be accountable for all other persons engaged in the study. The lead consultant should possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum of a master’s degree qualification from a recognized university in monitoring and evaluation, Gender, demography, public health, education, social studies, development studies, economics, or any other relevant degree
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in conducting project monitoring and evaluation studies, including WASH, Health, and CP and gender transformative approach
• Having experience working in various lifesaving humanitarian   programs in Ethiopia;
• Must have good knowledge and understanding of issues around access to and quality of  WASH, CP, and health services provision
• Must possess solid methodological and research skills demonstrated through several research pieces and evaluations.
• Must possess excellent report writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the sociocultural, economic, and political context of WASH, Health, and CP
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple individuals and groups and funded projects will be an added advantage.
•  Ability to produce high-quality work under tight timeframes
• Must be available within the period of the assessment
• Previous work experience with similar activities on WASH, Health, and CP including children, women, and humanitarian response the context will be an asset.
• Proficient in the English language;
• Knowledge of the local language ( Afar and Amharic, etc) would be a plus

How to Apply

N.B Related to this assignment Proposal should be submitted via the following physical address: On and before August 28, 2023, 4:00PM.

Save the Children International head office.

Close to Meskel Square, near the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

·         Financial and technical document should be submitted separately in a sealed envelope.

·         Save the Children reserves, the right to choose any one of those applying or reject all bids received.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.