Description

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Role Purpose :

The Community Health and Social Accountability (CHASP) Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the project in the region by leading the coordination of CHASP activities with the project team and the MOH regional / district level to ensure successful implementation in line with approved donor agreement, budget and SC health/Nutrition thematic strategy. The incumbent will ensure the CHASP programing is of a consistent high quality and appropriate monitoring / evaluation mechanism are in place to monitor the impact of our work for children.

Contract Duration : One Year.

Location: Bosaso

Qualifications and experience :

Essential :

• Bachelor degree or Master in Public health, Nurse, clinical officer or Equivalent Medical Qualifications ;
• Minimum 4 years proven experience in Health/Nutrition project management, through the whole project cycle (from needs assessment, planning, developing programmes, managing, M&E) ;
• Proven ability to manage a programme including management of human and material resources ;
• Experience staff training and capacity building of national structures ;
• Ability to produce analytical and well-presented project reports and proposals ;
• Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with relevant local authorities in politically and culturally sensitive environments ;
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties ;
• Flexible, adaptable, able to improvise and work in stressful, volatile environment ;
• Familiarity with Sphere guidelines and other humanitarian standards, such as Red Cross Code of Conduct ;
• Experience of supervising and motivating field staff ;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills ;
• Representational and advocacy skills ;
• Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Child Protection policy.

Desirable :

• Previous experience working in similar situations and understanding of the international humanitarian system ;
• Knowledge and experience in Child Right Programming approach ;
• Knowledge of the Somalia health system ;
• Qualified health scientist with primary health care/community health care experience ;
• Experience in child survival and safe motherhood interventions with international NGOs.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer :

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.