Closing Date: May 13, 2022
Job Description
External advert.
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Emergency
LOCATION: Moyale, Hudet, Kadaduma & Mubarak
Position: Community facilitator
POST TYPE: National
Child Safeguarding:
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
INTRODUCTION
| ROLE PURPOSE:
Be responsible for the implementation of ‘Cementing Change towards Zero Tolerance of Socio Cultural Factors Affecting SRH of Adolescent Girls’ Project. Ensures quality and effective project activities in the respective project woredas are implemented; work closely with government and other stakeholders, monitors and follow up implementation of activities and document, report implemented activities as per the SCI standard |
| SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: The project Officer seconded at the regional women and children bureau
Staff directly reporting to this post: None |
| KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Planning and Reporting:
- In close collaboration with the project officer seconded at regional women and children affairs bureau prepare annual and quarter action plan and ensures timely submission
- Ensure preparation of timely and quality quarterly and annual project progress reports on the prepared formats and submits to immediate supervisor
Coordination and Management of Projects Implementation
- Ensures the project is implemented in ways responsive to the communities, and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan and following Save the Children compliance procedures
- Ensures integration of activities of government stakeholders and ‘Cementing Change towards Zero Tolerance of Socio Cultural Factors Affecting SRH of Adolescent Girls’ project and strengthen collaboration at woreda level
- Identify gaps and provide technical and capacity building support for all stakeholders and government sector offices
- In close collaboration with the Programme officer seconded at the regional women and children affairs bureau, and other government stakeholders, facilitate on time implementation of the project activities based on the action plan and ensure implementation quality
- Ensure active participation of children and other stakeholders in the project activities implementation
Supervision and Monitoring
- In collaboration with the Programme officer seconded at the regional women and children affairs bureau, maintain strong supervision and monitoring system to measure achievement and progress toward the project objectives and expected outcomes and impacts
- Conduct monitoring and supervision of the planned project activities implementation and provide technical feedback to improve activities implementation quality
- Strengthen participatory and collaborative supervision and monitoring system including active participation of children
Capacity Building
- In collaboration with the Programme officer seconded at the regional women and children affairs bureau, and other SC and government stakeholders staff, identify gaps and facilitate capacity building training and other support
- Arrange experience sharing forum among government and other stakeholders
- Ensure that the required appropriate technical support is provided for government stakeholders on time and strengthen team spirit and collaborative work
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| 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
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with 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
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of diploma in related social fields, health and other development studies.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in working at community based similar projects preferably with non-governmental organizations
- Knowledge of the language of the duty station
- Commitment to Save the Children values
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The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
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.
