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.

HOW TO APPLY

Before you apply, we suggest you review announcement of each position and, if you meet the minimum requirements, you can send your resume and cover letter to kibrom.weldu@savethechildren.org before July 25, 2014.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU STATE THE NUMBER OF THE VACANCY ON THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. For hard copy applicants you can forward your application through Save the Children; P.O. Box 176; Woldiya; Ethiopia ensuring that the job title is clearly stated in the cover letter. All applications should be received within 10 days of this advertisement.

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.

“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”.