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Save the ChildrenVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Pharmaceutical Logistic Coordinator Job Summary:• The Pharmaceutical Logistic Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of SWAN Consortium Lead and will be responsible for all pharmaceutical supply management related tasks of SWAN Project. Among the major tasks include: pharmaceutical quantification and estimation of need, preparation of procurement plan, ensuring the quality of storage at the warehouse meet WHO standard, facilitate and lead timely transportation and distribution of medical supplies and equipment to delivery sites, ensure quality of procured pharmaceuticals, ensure the pharmaceutical supply chain meets Save the Children and donor regulations. S/he will provide technical assistance for CO and field team on pharmaceutical logistics management, represent in different humanitarian and rapid response team meetings. She/he will ensure implementation medical / Pharmaceutical standards in Save the Children. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:• S/he will prepare pharmaceutical quantification and estimation of need, developing specification of medical supplies and equipment and placing of procurement request• She /He will ensure the placement of proper pharmaceutical supply chin information system in all the project areas and will also be involved in all supply chain technical field of expertise (pharmaceutical quantification, consumption monitoring, and order compliance, Verification and sign up).• Coordination of response program medical supplies including policies and procedures for the management of medical supply chain including the sourcing pipe line planning from the field office to Ethiopia Country office • Ensure timely preparation and distribution of Medical supplies and equipment’s to the field health facilities and Support forecasting and quantification of emergency health kits obtained from the designated warehouse and those procured through the Project• Provide technical assistance in distribution and transportation of medical supplies and Support good storage and distribution practices supported by the project on a day to day basis• Pharmaceutical Logistics Coordinator will focus on pharmaceutical and supplies commodity system and policy issues within the context of the Save the Children Ethiopia Office portfolio, the drug supply chain meet • Ensure Save the Children and donor regulations are followed up and maintained. Specifically, the officer will provide support through technical assistance in procurement, rational drug use, pharmaceutical waste management, drug quality and other related initiatives• In addition, assist the Health program managers and Emergency managers to further integrate and align medical supply chain program activities.• Provide technical assistance in management of the SC pharmaceuticals and medical supplies stock on a day to day basis and ensure that guidelines are in line with the SC procedures.• Importation: check the required documentations fulfilment in consultation with Logistics units, he/she liaises with clearing agents and regulators during the importation of goods facilitate customs and duty payments and represent Save the Children International Ethiopia country office when clarification is required.• Ensuring that the disposals of expired medicines are according to Save the Children safety standards and waste management protocols and National legislation when existing, in cooperation with other responsible units.• Provide regular supportive supervision on quality stock management of health kits using bin-card and stock cards at health facility and district health office level. • The post holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children Policies and procedures with respect to Child Safe Guarding, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, Fraud Bribery and Corruption, and Code of Conduct• Based on the emergency health and nutrition situation in the implementation areas, prepare pharmaceutical quantification and estimation of need, developing specification of medical supplies and equipment and placing of procurement request Facilitate the translation and implementation of procedures and processes related to the quantification, procurement, distribution, rational use, and management of essential drugs at save the Children• Assist in management of the SC pharmaceuticals and medical supplies stock on a day to day basis and ensure that guidelines are in line with the SC procedures.• Provide assistance to build technical competency within the elements of pharmaceuticals and medical consumables management in line with SC global guideline.• Provide on the ground monitoring and document progress towards achieving expected results using performance indicators.• Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain management of essential drugs and medical consumables technical work plan and follow up of its implementation.• In addition, assist the health program managers and emergency managers to further integrate and align medical supply chain program activities.• Importation: check the required documentations fulfilment in consultation with Logistics units, he/she liaises with clearing agents and regulators during the importation of goods facilitate customs and duty payments and represent Save the Children International Ethiopia country office when clarification is required• Ensuring that the disposals of expired medicines are according to Save the Children safety standards and waste management protocols and National legislation when existing, in cooperation with other responsible units.• Provide regular supportive supervision on quality stock management of health kits using bin-card and stock cards at health facility and district health office level. • Prepare monthly and progress project report on all the activities relating to essential medical supplies and support the documentation of the project’s best practices • • Participate in the rapid Response team to provide humanitarian support to conflict/ other natural or manmade disasters affected people based on the gaps identified and discussion with consortium lead and emergency health and nutrition specialist• Responsible for stock control and managing medical store ensuring security and maintenances and that medical stocks are kept in proper storage• Inspect goods on arrival at warehouse.• Ensure that all procured items are delivered to the warehouses and proper warehouse documents are issued• Ensure appropriate documentation, tracking and filing of all procurement activities by following standard procedures and guidelines of SCI to ensure traceability of all documents• Ensure proper cold chain management.• Capacity building of the regional warehouse personnel.• Ensure the SWAN medical warehouse fulfils all the WHO standards of Good Storage Practice.• When pharmaceuticals are distributed to regional offices, confirm the distribution practice is as per WHO standard of Good distribution practice.• The post holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children Policies and procedures with respect to Child Safe Guarding, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, Fraud Bribery and Corruption, and Code of Conduct.- Closing date: 19 Apr 2020 - 23:59 EAT- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Department: Programme Operations- Type: Permanent- Schedule: Full-time

Save the ChildrenVacancy AnnouncementPosition: Roving WASH CoordinatorJob Summary:• The Roving WASH coordinator is responsible to coordinating, facilitate and ensuring timely delivery of SWAN WASH activities according to the project operation standard procedure(SOP). The post holder is responsible to coordinate WASH activities at the response woredas as well as liaising with local government, consortium members, national and regional WASH cluster coordinator where SWAN project is operational.• The Roving WASH coordinator is also responsible to ensuring the humanitarian needs and gaps are properly assessed at SWAN proposed WASH interventions such as water trucking operation, WASH non-food item (NFI) distribution, water treatment chemicals, rehabilitate/maintenance, leading the preparation of WASH integrated response plans and provide technical support on Hygiene and Sanitation promotion activity, Cholera/AWD prevention and preparedness actions, preparing water trucking and NFI distribution modalities according to the project objective and in line with cluster standards • S/He will also coordinate SWAN WASH projects implementation in the field offices where SWAN is intervening. In close coordination with consortium members, humanitarian department, WASH teams at all levels, will responsible to provide technical guidance, conduct assessments, periodic supervision and organizing review meetings, as well as capacity building to WASH staffs and WASH partners to ensure the SWAN WASH responses of high quality and achieves the programme objectives. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:• Coordinate and facilitate SWAN WASH activities in close consultation with consortium lead, humanitarian and WASH teams and also field office manager, project manager at field level and Addis Ababa, staff in the field, other technical advisors and senior managers at all level.• Review WASH response plans and requests come from the field office, consortium members and cluster request. Provide timely feedback in consolation with PM and PDQ WASH team• Represent SWAN WASH projects and participate in the consortium technical coordination meetings with consortium members to facilitate effective and coordinated joint response.• Support SWAN and consortium members in developing response plan through conducting assessments such as cholera/AWD, NFI distribution, water trucking operation and delivery of training programs, support hygiene and sanitation promotion to target communities, government and partners’ staffs based on identified and agreed needs• Prepare and review technical specifications details (including materials specification, cost break down) and provide technical supports at all levels.)• Asses and design the best and suitable way to WASH responses (water trucking NFI distribution, H&S promotion… etc.) in consultation with WASH technical advisors, water office and beneficiary community• conduct WASH need assessment at SWAN response areas at all regions jointly with partners and produce assessment report and advise the project for response.• Develop and maintain good relationships with SWAN intervention area key partners and relevant local authorities and communities• Represents SWAN WASH project as focal person at various meeting as required• Follow up, monitor and supervise day to day activities of SWAN WASH emergency responses and take corrective measures if any• Prepare weekly and monthly reports and submit timely• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by supervisor• Develop good relations with other consortium members NGOs• The post holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children Policies and procedures with respect to Child Safe Guarding, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, Fraud Bribery and Corruption, and Code of Conduct- Closing date: 19 Apr 2020 - 23:59 EAT- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Department: Programme Operations- Type: Permanent- Schedule: Full-time

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INTRODUCTION

Save the Children (SC) has opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision

Position 1:

Job Title	Senior Program Manager
Code	05
Program/Unit	ENGINE PLUS
Place of Work	Jijiga
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the Organization’s scale
No. of Positions	I
Length of Contract	Until Oct 31, 2015

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Empowering New Generations to Improve Nutrition and Economic Opportunities (ENGINE) Program is an integrated nutrition program intended to decrease maternal, neonatal and child mortality by improving the nutritional status of women and children less than 5 years through sustainable, comprehensive and coordinated evidence-based interventions. ENGINE plus has been awarded to extend ENGINE activities into 16 Woredas in the Somali region focusing on the implementation of Maternal and young child feeding SBCC, a livelihoods intervention to improve milk production in pastoralist areas, and strengthening multi-sectoral nutrition governance in the region.

The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the overall ENGINE’s project management in the Somali Region. He/she is specifically responsible for overall program, budget and human resource planning for 16 woredas; ensure quality, efficient and timely implementation of the project activities; ensure efficient use of financial and other project resources; manage and lead large team effectively. The position holder is expected to strengthen nutrition multispectral coordination; work with regional and local government stakeholders and FTF and other key partners to implement preventive nutrition interventions and link nutrition and livelihood intervention of ENGINE plus in the targeted woredas. He/she is expected to form a good working relationship with the regional health bureau and bureau of agriculture and rural development. He/she will liaise with field office admin and finance coordinator for effectively coordination of logistics assigned to the project in the regional office. He/she works closely with his hub office management, country office ENGINE’s COP, and ENGINE technical team to ensure quality of project implementation and timely completion of the activities. At the regional level He/she is responsible to ensure that ENGINE plus project implementation complies with USAID rules and Save the Children operational standards. The Senior Progam Manager will also ensure submission of quality reports and other deliverables form the regional office to the Country office on timely basis.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

To be considered to the post applicant must have Master’s degree or Bachelor Degree in the field of Public Health, development studies, nutrition, Management, from a recognized university with five years related experience for Masters Holders or seven relevant experience for Bachelor holders with at least five years of experience working as project manager in NGO especially on nutrition, livelihoods or public health programs as project manager or senior coordinator. Previous experience with Somali regional government sector especially health or agriculture is a preference; managing USAID project is mandatory. S/He must have basic training on project cycle management and proven experience in program planning skills financial planning, documentation and report writing. Applicant must be strong coordination, human resource management, financial management (budget preparation and monitoring) and M & E skills; and knowledge of USAID Rules and Regulations, USAID project management. S/He must be excellent strong writing with excellent spoken and written English; Knowledge of regional language is favourable.  

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JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Education Programme Advisor is expected to contribute to Save the Children’s education strategy and annual plans, designing education projects of high technical quality and securing the grants. S/he is also responsible for developing strong external relations, and producing and utilising high quality and well-articulated project evidence and research for learning, for advocacy and for the continued development of the Education portfolio. The education advisor is also responsible for promoting programme quality through technical advice and support to project implementing staff. Actively communicating and coordinating with Education Program Managers and technical advisors in other sectors to ensure an integrated approach across themes in the process of proposal development. Analysing donor priorities and positions, identifies funding opportunities for projects, research and advocacy works related to education and participates in fundraising efforts; Ensuring quality of donor reports through periodic review of such reports and make recommendations on how these reports could be improved. Ensure the key strategic documents related to the Education theme are understood and internalised by those who are either contributing to the evidence base or responsible for representation of organisational objectives at district, regional or national level. Develop policy briefs and position papers related to the Education as and when required. Ensure that the voices of children guide advocacy and policy change objectives and related activities. Using appropriate M&E framework and tools, periodically monitor the status and progress of projects towards achieving strategic education objectives and outcomes; lead application of global education monitoring tools such as the QLE. Lead on the development and implementation of effective technical assessments and monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, indicators and tools. Develop and manage budgets for advocacy and research projects, as required.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

To be considered for the post, applicants need to have a minimum of at least Bachelor Degree in Education or extensive experience in Education. A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a development environment, including significant field experience with both emergency and development programs; Experience of managing a portfolio of multiple projects, including research. Experience in designing and writing proposals for funding and in developing donor relationships; Strong policy analysis and policy engagement experience. Proven representation, influencing and advocacy skills and experience; Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to write briefing papers (ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner) and targeted advocacy messages. Experience working with government partners, with partner agencies, including local partners, and in consortia. An understanding of child rights programming and commitment to Save the Children values. Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload; Excellent spoken and written English; Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word, ppt and database).

 

 

 

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               INTRODUCTION

Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following positions. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision

 

 

 

Position I :

 

Job Title	Education Project Manager
Code	0551
Place of Work	Addis Ababa
Programme/Unit	Youth and Education
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the organization scale
No. of Positions	1
Length of Contract	One year

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Education Programme Manager is expected to plan, budget, implement and report on advocacy for post MDGS regarding children affected by low learning outcome and inequitable access to education which is supported by the Hewlett project. S/he is also responsible for developing strong external relations, including those working on Post MDGs at national, Africa region and multilateral organizations. He/she is expected to produce and communicate with high quality advocacy messages based on evidences and research findings regarding issues of learning outcome and equitable access to education in Ethiopia. The education manager is responsible for reporting to donor on the outcomes of advocacy work done.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

• At least Bachelor degree in Education, sociology, social anthropology, English language and with extensive experience in advocacy.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in a development environment, particularly education project

• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple projects, including research and advocacy.

• Strong policy analysis and policy engagement experience. Proven representation, influencing and advocacy skills and experience.

• Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to write briefing papers (ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner) and targeted advocacy messages.

• Experience working with government partners, with partner agencies, including local partners, and civil society

• An understanding of child rights programming and commitment to Save the Children values

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

• Excellent spoken and written English

• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word, ppt and publisher and desktop publishing)

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         INTRODUCTION

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

The incumbent will take a major role in Human Resource strategic management and policy making processes that contributes to the development of the HR strategy and lead on the delivery of the HR business plan to ensure that the HR functions proactively supports the organization to achieve its objectives. The position holder is expected to deliver HR services and support HR function at field level by working together with field based HR team. This person will provide operational support to the Director of Human resources on all human resource matters and lead, develop and motivate an effective and professional HR team at field and head office level. The incumbent takes a leadership role for the recruiting and compensation management activity of the organisation and is expected to ensure consistent compliance of HR policies and practice across the function of recruitment and benefit in accordance with Country’s law and SCI governing policies and procedures. S/he support the process of building capacity if field level HR personnel and ensure that minimum operating standard of the HR function is met at each field office.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree / or BA Degree/ in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Marketing and/or equivalent.

• 8 years HR generalist experience including recruitment and selection, performance management, learning and development, reward and employee relations out of which 6 years in HR ledership role working within a complex and matrix organization structure.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Must have demonstrated competence in organizational development, coaching and compensation.

• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity, recognize trends, and identify systemic approaches to solving problems in this fast moving, constantly changing environment is imperative.

• Experience working with managers and multi-client groups required.

• Must have demonstrated excellent skills in the areas of: leadership, business acumen, consulting, analysis, project management, communication, presentation, negotiation and conflict management, and problem solving while working within a matrix human resources role and structure.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• People centric and work well under pressure and to deadlines.

• Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff

• Understand needs of client groups and consistently meet or exceed expectations.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables in a high paced dynamic organization

• Integrity: proven ability to handle confidential information and situations with complete confidentiality and discretion;

• Must be able to adhere to a 'doctrine of fairness' in balancing the needs of the organization and the employee; must build credible relationships with client groups.

• Have labour law experience. 

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Job Title	Education Project Manager
Code	0551
Place of Work	Addis Ababa
Programme/Unit	Youth and Education
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the organization scale
No. of Positions	1
Length of Contract	One year

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Education Programme Manager is expected to plan, budget, implement and report on advocacy for post MDGS regarding children affected by low learning outcome and inequitable access to education which is supported by the Hewlett project. S/he is also responsible for developing strong external relations, including those working on Post MDGs at national, Africa region and multilateral organizations. He/she is expected to produce and communicate with high quality advocacy messages based on evidences and research findings regarding issues of learning outcome and equitable access to education in Ethiopia. The education manager is responsible for reporting to donor on the outcomes of advocacy work done.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

• At least Bachelor degree in Education, sociology, social anthropology, English language and with extensive experience in advocacy.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in a development environment, particularly education project

• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple projects, including research and advocacy.

• Strong policy analysis and policy engagement experience. Proven representation, influencing and advocacy skills and experience.

• Strong analytical and writing skills with demonstrated ability to write briefing papers (ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner) and targeted advocacy messages.

• Experience working with government partners, with partner agencies, including local partners, and civil society

• An understanding of child rights programming and commitment to Save the Children values

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

• Excellent spoken and written English

• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word, ppt and publisher and desktop publishing)

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1. INTRODUCTION  

           

 

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Save the Children International (SCI) has job opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review the following position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision:

Job Title	Finance Officer
Code	SCI/TFO/006/2014
Place of Work	Mekelle
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the organization’s scale
No. of Positions	One
Length of Contract	One Year with possibility of extension

1. JOB SUMMERY

The major role of the Finance Officer is to assist different programs in Mekelle Field Office, particularly teams at field sites, for delivering sound financial services and preparing timely financial reports. He/She will be responsible for the preparation and processing of all payments, verification of completeness of documentation in relation to policies, internal control and required authorization procedures including budget availability.

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential

• BA Degree/ college Diploma in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University/ College

• 4 years working experience in the area of Finance for BA holders and 6 years similar experience for Diploma holders;

Desirable

• Broad understanding of programs management and operations;

• Ability to work independently and take personal initiative;

• Excellent written and spoken English language skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• NGO experience is advantageous.

• Excellent computer software skills;

• Computer skills, especially Microsoft Offices, excel, e-mail systems (i.e. Outlook) and Financial soft ware

 

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Job Announcement Number: SCI/HFO/031/2014

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following position.  If you are interested to join our team, please review belo position specification and requirement to help you make a decision   

 Position I:
Job Title 
Project Medical Coordinator
Place of Work
Yabello
Monthly Salary in ETB
As per the organization scale
No. of Positions
1
Length of Contract
5 Months

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Project Medical Coordinator will be responsible for leading the effective implementation of a quality nutrition programming, grounded in best practice in response to acute and longer-term health and nutrition needs in the Borena zone. To achieve this objective, the PMC will be technically supported by the Health Team located in the capital office and at Hawassa Hub. The PMC will report directly to the Project Coordinator and will be technically accountable to the country health department.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Provision of quality primary and emergency nutrition and health services through both static and outreach mobile clinic services
Improving basic preventive health and nutrition care at community level
Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between communities, health facilities, and government sector offices
Support health and nutrition monitoring and evaluation systems
Coordinate and functionally manage the planning and direction of SCI’s nutrition activities at project level.
Develop and maintain a coherent project strategy fulfilling SCI’s aims in collaboration with the Project Coordinator.
Determine project direction in consultation with the Project Coordinator; Programmes Operations Manager and Programmes Operations Director HUB/Country Management Team
Create a shared vision among all SCI health staff related to project aims and their role in achieving these.
Provide technical and managerial support to all health team members in fulfillment of their duties according to project objectives.
Develop, plan and implement project health activities in close collaboration with health and non-medical personnel, ensuring coherence between activities and contingencies for changes in project direction and priorities related to the humanitarian context.
Prepare the project health protocols and data collection forms in collaboration with local health representatives and ensure the team is fully conversant with and trained in the same.
Responsible with the Project Coordinator for encouraging the community participation in health activities to ensure the long term ownership and effectiveness of the programme.
Ensure all medical staff receives appropriate training to facilitate the maximum use of their skills and their full and effective participation in medical activities.
Ensure health activities are implemented in accordance with SCI’s policy and internationally recognized standards.
Ensure that the medical stocks are properly managed in collaboration with the pharmacy officer and logistics staff.
Responsible for the timely preparation and approval of all medical orders.
Assist in the development of emergency preparedness activities of SCI Ethiopia – e.g. preparedness planning and training activities.
Assist the nutrition coordinator in nutrition programming
Assist in conducting of nutrition surveys.
Constantly monitor the health, nutrition and humanitarian situation in the project area and propose appropriate action in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and country health team.
Undertake/ assist needs assessment as necessary.
Prepare and write timely and accurate donor proposals and reports in collaboration with the Project Coordinator. These documents should reflect progress against set objectives and/or newly defined needs supported by appropriate data presentation and contextual analysis.
Prepare and write timely and accurate monthly health and nutrition activity reports for inclusion in the monthly situation report submitted to SCI HQ.
Support the Project Coordinator with negotiating new / changes to project activities with local health authorities.
Together with the Project Coordinator, ensure reports are delivered to local counterparts in time as stipulated in the project agreement.
Co-ordinate and represent SCI to local health authorities at district level to ensure all project activities are carried out with their collaboration and participation in order to achieve project objectives.
Co-ordinate and represent SCI to WHO, UNICEF and other I/NGOs to avoid project with activity overlap whilst sufficiently addressing the full needs of the communities
Ensure key stakeholders receive regular activity reports and statistics.
Line manage health and nutrition staff effectively, using appropriate delegation
Monitor health and nutrition staff performance through regular appraisal
Recruit Merlin national medical staff including the development of clear job description.
Enhance technical and health management skills of national health staff through formal & informal training in conjunction with international medical officers.
Responsible for project based staff health and well-being as outlined in Ensure up-to-date medical evacuation procedures are in place at all times and that staff are aware of their respective roles.
Carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the Project Coordinator, Programmes Operations Manager or Agency management
Qualifications and personal qualities

Master’s in Public Health with medical background or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with at least 5 years of experience, 2 of which are in NGO environment.
Strong knowledge of Nutrition and Public Health Issues
Understanding of Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Response
Good written and spoken English; Oromiffa & Amharic desirable.
Strong report writing, data analysis and proposal development skills.
Good organizational and interpersonal skills including team building and management
Intermediate level computer skills in Ms Office particularly Ms Excel, Word and Power Point.
Strong leadership skills, and ability & willingness to work under stressful conditions and in remote areas.
A good understanding of ECHO and USAID reporting issues
Basic finance management training and ability to analyse programme budgets
Ability to facilitate trainings and prior certification in Training of Trainers desirable

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

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Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review below position specification and requirement to help you make a decision

 

Position I:

Job Title	Infrastructure Officer
Place of Work	Dugda Dawa
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the organization scale
No. of Positions	1
Length of Contract	One Year

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Intakes overall responsibility for assuring design, construction and supervision of public works which require the application of engineering principles and methods.. He/she will facilitate the selection of activities to be undertaken under the Public works component which is driven by a community-led planning process. The PW Officer will ensure that PW projects are performed in accordance with specifications and minimum standards. He/she will support technical capacity transfer and support to woreda point persons, and will supervise any contracted persons by frequent supervision and supporting them with material supplies.

 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Implement PWs as per the Developed standards and Guidelines:

• Provides technical support during natural resource mapping and community action planning and site selection;

• Assists with management of public works construction projects, including preparing specifications, cost and quality estimates; design of projects and oversight of the construction process;

• Ensures the implementation of each public works according to the design specification and work norms;

• Provides relevant data for the improvement of public work quality standards and work norms;

• Ensure the preparation of natural resource mapping during community action plan(CAP) preparation;

• Ensure the effective and timely implementation of Public work activities in the field;

  • Support the time-based plans of public works to ensure that they are implemented in the most suitable time as regards weather and moisture variations. Breakdown the annual Public works planned activities in to monthly bases based on the available Public works labour per project sites or communities;

• Build Capacity of Government staff at Woreda level and in the Field:

• Identifies training needs of DAs, kebele and community planning teams and submits training proposals to the sub office/woreda;

• Providing supervision, technical assistance, training and quality control for DAs, kebele and community planning teams;Responsible for operational and financial management and reporting of the Public

• works program;

• Assists the NRM and environment Officer in providing the required inputs to improve the quality of Public works;

• Supervise and Monitor PWs for Environmental Compliance and other Requirements:

• Ensures the implementation of Public works in accordance with environmental standards and procedures;

• Screen all Public works activities based on the environment and social management framework /ESMF/guideline and initial environmental examination/IEE/ criteria;

• Develop environmental and management plan/EMP/ for all Public works activities at woreda level and provide a report to Addis Ababa office;

• Undertake Public works and environment monitoring and evaluation activities at kebele and community levels;

• Reporting and others:

• Ensure timely submission of reports and other deliverables from the kebeles and woreda to the Addis Ababa office;

• Review and submit monthly and quarterly Public works reports to the sub-office and country office;

• Prepare records and reports to document and track project activities and costs;

• Performs a variety of duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed by the sub office and Woreda Coordinator;

 

 

 

 

 

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 REQUIRED

• Minimum of B.Sc. degree in Water engineering/agricultural engineering/ Civil engineering / Natural Resources Management;

• A minimum of 3 years field experience related to area of assignment;

• Knowledge of the NGO sector is of added value;

• Experience and knowledge of pastoralist programming desirable;

• Skills in documentation, report writing and M&E;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;

• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office applications (WORD, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and GIS;

• Fluency in written and spoken Amharic, English and Somali or Oromifa language (as appropriate) desirable;

 

 

 

Ref.No.SCI/ASS-FO/0009/2014

Date: 11August2014

 

Internal /External Vacancy Announcement

 

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision.

Position 1:

Job Title	Finance Officer
Code	0009
Place of Work	Assosa
Programme/Unit	Finance
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the organization Scale
No. of Positions	1 (One)
Length of Contract	Up to December 2014

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Finance officer will be responsible to assist in sound financial management systems; facilitate payment of staff salaries; and will be responsible for coding to proper account. The position holder will be responsible for the timely report submission; and process of all payments and verify completeness of documentation organization financial management system and donor regulation & procedure.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

The applicants, to be considered for the post, should have BA Degree in Accounting from recognized University with 3 years of experience of which 2 years’ experience directly related to the post and NGO experience is preferable. S/he should have special training on accounting software and basic computer skills (Microsoft excel & word) .The applicant should have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills & Ability to work under pressure and with all levels of employees/management. She/he should also have ability and willingness to work independently but enjoys collaborating and working in a team environment. Fluency in English, both verbal and written is preferred.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement (Re – advertisement)

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following positions. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision

 

Job Title	Child Protection in Emergencies Advisor
Code	0471
Place of Work	Addis Ababa
Programme/Unit	Programme Development and Quality
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the organization scale
No. of Positions	1
Length of Contract	One year

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The post holder is responsible for the design and development of high quality emergency proposals and programs; as well as supporting the programs implementation and monitoring along the whole program cycle; S/he is responsible for providing technical support to child protection in emergencies program managers/coordinators based in the field to ensure quality program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, as well as reporting; The Advisor is also responsible for contributing to strong Monitoring and Evaluations systems (M&E) to measure the impact of the programmes, for the capture and documentation of program lessons, as well as capacity development to staff in the field to ensure the child protection in emergencies work is of high quality and achieves the programme objectives; The Advisor is also responsible for ensuring that lessons derived through implementation of projects are well articulated, documented and disseminated both internally and externally; and that engagement with policymakers and key stakeholders achieves advocacy objectives to realise greater change for children affected by emergencies; Support the development of the child protection in emergencies projects annual operational plans in coordination with the field team; and the regular internal programme planning and review meetings for the Child Protection theme, as well as related inputs to quarterly and annual reports; Build on technical knowledge, research and current/previous emergency programming to lead development of proposals for new programme initiatives in close coordination with the relevant staff. This includes all aspects of proposal development, such as concept notes, grant amendments, etc. In developing new proposals, close consultation with programme staff in the field, other technical advisors, the business development unit, the awards unit, and senior managers is essential. Identify and integrate innovative and high impact approaches in new proposals; Develop policy and advocacy briefs (or related material) for sharing to senior managers based on technical learning from projects, and the development of best practices; use such briefs for capacity building of program staff in the field as appropriate; Coordinate and review quality child protection in emergencies periodic reports, including reports to donors, working closely with the field and humanitarian team;

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

• To be considered for the position, applicants should have Advanced degree in psychology, social work, Sociology and other related field with a minimum of 5 years related work experience in the area of Child Protection

• Strong experience in designing Child Protection in Emergencies strategies and proposals

• Direct experience on IDTR services, Case Management, Community Based Child Protection Mechanisms, Psychosocial Support and Child Friendly Spaces

• Strong analysis of Child Protection data and ability to summarise and communicate this to a range of audiences

• Demonstrable experience in M&E;

• Good knowledge of and experience in using established inter-agency standards and guidelines in child protection, such as the Inter-agency Guidelines on Separated and Unaccompanied Children, the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, etc.

• Experience in working with government counterparts and other partners at various levels- federal to district: this includes technical support, strong capacity-building and coordination

• Excellent understanding of Child Protection issues both in the development and emergency settings in Ethiopia

• Practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities in addressing child protection concerns/issues in Ethiopia

• Proven advocacy and representation skills

• Good presentation, training and facilitation skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff; Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload

• Willingness to travel to difficult field locations for short-term work assignments, often with little advance notice

• Good spoken and written English, fluency in Amharic; Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases); Commitment to Save the Children child protection policies. 

 

 

Internal/External Vacancy Re-Announcement

Job Announcement Number: SCI/HFO/026/2014

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Save the Children (SC) has an opening for the following positions. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision

 

Position I:

Job Title	Finance and Admin Assistant
Place of Work	Yabello
Monthly Salary in ETB	As per the organization scale
No. of Positions	1
Length of Contract	6 Months

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

• To act as the Administrative Assistant and Cashier and perform a variety of diverse secretarial and administrative duties involved in the ordering, cataloguing, filing, circulating, and maintenance of records, books, reports, periodicals, serials, abstracts, and manuscripts. To maintain the strictest confidentiality with respect to all secretarial requests and cash handling at all times. To perform and promote Save the Children objectives with respect to SCI’s Code of Conduct, and Personnel Manual .To ensure transparent and accountable financial practice, in line with SCI’s Finance Policy, Donor, and Government of Ethiopia requirements.

 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Financial record keeping duties

• Handle petty cash.

• Maintain petty cash book and report expenditure and cash balance to finance officer on daily basis.

• Enacts payment of staff salaries monthly under the supervision of the Finance Officer and according to the payroll.

• Assist Finance in maintaining all financial documentation in a transparent filing system.

• Perform any other related tasks assigned by his or her supervisor

 

2. Secretarial Duties

• Makes appointments, schedules meetings, and compiles required documents for meetings.

• Informs individuals of meeting times beforehand and takes minutes in meetings as required.

• Makes hotel and travel bookings.

• Makes photocopies and maintains records; sends and receives faxes; maintains records of all (private) international calls.

• Updates Merlin Ethiopia constant companion and forwards to PAM and Logistics Coordinator every month by the 3^rd day (European calendar).

3. Clerical duties

• Manages incoming and outgoing written correspondence and drafts routine responses as requested.

• Type’s correspondence: letters, reports, statistics, and related office material upon request.

• Coordinates the clerical work of the different departments.

4. Administration Duties

• Maintains a filing system and ensures that all important documents are promptly and correctly filed.

• Provides administrative support to the programme department when needed.

• Supervises and follows up the usage of office stationery, and ensures that stationery reports are made to the Logistics Department before ordering new stationery.

• Provide administrative support for the CMT.

5. Cashier duties:

• Producing and recording personal bills incurred by staff for all personal use, e.g., telephone bill; authorised private use of vehicles, etc; ensuring that Merlin is reimbursed in a timely fashion.

• Submission of weekly activity report, to the Finance Manager

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Diploma in Accounting and related field with minimum of three years of work experience;

 

• Excellent command of written and spoken English;

 

• Flexible and hardworking;

 

• Experience and ability to work on computers;

 

• NGO experience is advantageous.

 

 

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

 

 

 

Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement

 

 

INTRODUCTION

Save the Children (SC) Woldiya Field Office has opening for the following position. If you are interested to join our team, please review below each position’s specification and requirement to help you make a decision

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Officer is responsible for the four CMAM components implementation in the woreda and working closely with the woreda, Kebele, community, and religious leaders and Health Development Army for the effective implementation and linkage of CMAM program with the community and facility. The incumbent is also expected to provide a consistent and high quality technical support in relation to CMAM implementation and will assist OTP officers, TFU officers, and TSFP officers in the woreda to build strong CMAM implementation package.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

• BA/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above)minimum four years working experience for BA and six years’ experience for Diploma holders out of which two year experience directly related to emergency health & nutrition related fields

• Knowledge, training and experience in CMAM and community mobilization/BCC

• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.

• Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of

training materials.

• Proficiency in spoken and written Amharic, English language.

• Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.