Location: Gonder, Amhara Regional State , Ethiopia
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Sunday 16 October 2016
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
Internal Vacancy Advertisement
INTRODUCTION
Save the Children (SC) is the leading independent organization for children. Save the Children in Ethiopia is looking to hire creative individual who have the experience and competencies to work; support the development of an organizational culture that reflects dual mandate values; help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs; ensure Ethiopia Country Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures and that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles.
Are you interested to join our team? Please review below the position specification and requirement to help you make a decision.
ROLE PURPOSE: Under the guidance of the Regional Project Manager based in the Hub and the DCOP at the Country Office level, the position holder will be responsible for coordinating the MCSP-CBNC activities in the respective zone and woredas. S/he will be responsible to provide technical and operational support in the overall implementation of MCSP-CBNC project and strengthening of ICCM project which contributes to the reduction of neonatal and under five morbidity and mortality in the target zones. S/he will liaise with and work in coordination with government and non-governmental partners in the zone in implementing the project activities; and will serve as the focal point for the project in zonal level fora. S/he will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining working relationship with project partners to ensure synergy and maximize resources.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: MCSP-CBNCRegional Project Manager
Staff directly reporting to this post: Up to 7 Woreda Coordinators
KEY Roles and Responsibilities
Project coordination
With guidance and support from the Regional Project Manager, s/he will be responsible to coordinate the implementation of MCSP-CBNC program in the Zone; creates synergy and efficient working relationship with IFHP staff at the zone and woreda level to ensure smooth program implementation.
Leads /coordinates program launch at zonal level; supports project officers in the respective woreda level project launches.
Supports capacity building of the zonal health departments, the woreda health offices and health facilities of program target zones to enable them successfully implement CBNC
Works closely with the Zonal Health Departments in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the overall CBNC activities in the zones
Provide technical and operational support to the Zonal Health Departments; coordinates and supports the conduct of joint supportive supervision to health workers at health centers and health extension workers at health posts.
Works closely with the Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices to ensure availability and reliable supply of CBNC commodities and supplies for the successful implementation of the program
Ensures that all CBNC, IMNCI and other trainings are of high standard and based on the national implementation plans.
Ensures that regular supportive supervision of HEWs and health facilities, and review meetings are as per the schedule and are coordinated with IFHP led supervisions /review meetings
Participates in the development of the work plan, ensures the achievement of specific assigned objectives.
Provides guidance and support to MCSP-CBNC staff in the woredas in meeting project objectives.
Supports demand creation activities in the Zone through ensuring timely initiation and implementation of agreed upon activities
Supports the implementation of M&E activities as well as assessments and operations research as required
Reporting
Prepares and submits timely activity report to the Regional Project Manager as per agreed format and timeline.
Document & submits findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up action.
Contributes to documentation of good practices and lessons learnt.
Prepares any other report that may be required to fulfil the government or donor requirement
Staff Supervision and management
Supervises Project Officers
Approves performance objective of subordinates and conduct annual performance review. Provide staff coaching and mentoring
External coordination and representation
Building strong partnership and working closely with Zonal and Woreda Health Offices, as well as other non-governmental partners
Serves as the project focal person in the Zone and represents the project in working groups and partnership fora as required
Performs any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the unit head/his or her supervisor
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
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BSc in public health or health related field
At least 4 years of relevant work experience in MNCH of which at least two are within the NGO environment
Computer literacy in all the Microsoft office applications, and internet literacy are required
Proven ability to analyze data and write reports that are of high quality
Trained on IMNCI / iCCM /CBNC
Familiarity with the national IMNCI/ iCCM /CBNC program implementation
Proven experience in organizing and facilitating trainings
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and verbal)
Experience in working with multicultural team and complex projects
Fluency in English, writing and speaking
Knowledge of the local language
Ability to work in team, strong negotiation and analytical skills; ability to multitask and work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Willingness to travel outside of the base for up to 50% of his/her time
Commitment to Save the Children values
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the minimum requirements and interested to work with us please click the ‘Apply’ link below attaching the below documents in one file before October 16, 2016.
A CV (not more than 3 pages)
A cover letter (not more than one page)
A one page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.
Please DO NOT SUBMIT copies of transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters with the application. You will provide them upon request.
We need to keep children safe and as such, our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will, therefore, be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct if not signed.
In the selection of its staff, Save the Children is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
Location: Gonder, Amhara Regional State , Ethiopia
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Sunday 16 October 2016
All jobs close at midnight UK time on t
he date specified
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