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Job Title Reproductive Maternal New born Child Health (RMNBCH) & Nutrition project Coordinator Code 0295 Place of Work Semera Program/Unit Gates Anchor III RMNCH & Nutrition Project Monthly Salary in ETB As per the organization scale No. of Positions One Length of Contract One year
Job Summary
Save the Children International is seeking for competent Project Coordinator for its BMGF funded project in Ethio-Somali region to provide support to the implementation of health and nutrition activities in Ethio-Somali national regional state. The project particularly aims at supporting the revitalization and implementation of the Pastoralist Health Extension Programme (PHEP) and the food and nutrition policy to improve access and availability of essential health and nutrition services to the most vulnerable children in Afar region.
Under the direct supervision and technical guidance of the BMGF Anchor III Project Manager at the CO, the Research and Uptake Coordinator, based in Jigjiga, Somali will be responsible to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, progress reporting, regional level representation and ensuring quality of the project. S/he will also be responsible in ensuring effective and efficient financial and operational implementation of the project to help achieve the project objectives.
The Research and Uptake Coordinator will closely work with the regional Health, Finance and Economic Development and other government bureaus, health and nutrition team at the SC field office, as well as other similar health & nutrition projects and a range of CSOs/NGOs and CBOs operating in Somali region. S/he is also responsible to document stories, successes/lessons and share through regular quarterly reports and learning platforms.
Reports to: Field Office Manager
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: • Undertake timely preparation of detail implementation plan of the project in the region • Prepare and submit timely, complete and quality quarterly and annual reports • Maintain good working relationships with the regional health and other key bureaus and decision makers and participate in BMGF and health and nutrition related meetings at the regional level • Coordinate with other SC teams at the field office and other similar health and nutrition projects/programmes to ensure integration of complementarity of health and nutrition programmes • Coordinate with field office MEAL team to collect, analyse and prepare reports and share key achievements/changes • Develop and maintain good working relations with Health and Nutrition partners, NGOs/CSOs, CBOs and coalitions in Somali • In consultation with the Project Manager, and other teams organize regular meetings, dialogue forums and learning and sharing platforms to discuss on progress updates, challenges and ways forward • Facilitate project assessments, evaluations and other reviews required • Facilitate and support the coordination of assessments, situation/context analysis and development of strategy documents and plans pertaining to this project at the regional level • Coordinate training and other events under the BMGF Anchor III grant in Somali • Liaise with the Bureau of Health, Planning, and Finance and Economic Cooperation and other relevant government agencies for better synergy and harmonization
Other Occasional duties: • Any other tasks as assigned by the BMGF Anchor III Project Manager
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• 4 years experiences in project coordination, preferably in health and nutrition • Experiences in campaign and influencing at the regional level, especially in Somali • Project planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting skills • Proven organizational skills with an ability to deliver consistently to deadlines on operational and project responsibilities • Very good communication skills, with ablity to communicate professionally with a wide range of contacts and stakeholders • Networking and coalition building experiences • NGOs/CSOs experience • Commitment to Save the Children values. • Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply