INTRODUCTION
Save the Children is an exciting and dynamic organization that follows a holistic approach to achieve more for children and use its resources in an efficient and sustainable way. In every programming we aim to achieve results at scale, build partnership to influence others and increase our impact; look for innovate solutions to the problems children faces, campaign for better practice and ensure that Children’s voices are heard.
Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behavior towards children both in their private and professional lives.
Save the Children offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development. If you are interested to work in an organization that is determined to achieve dramatic change for the most vulnerable children, we encourage you to look through the job profile below.
Job Title | CMAM Officers |
Code | 005/19 |
Place of Work | E/Wellega Zone; Haro Limu and Sasiga Weredas |
Program/Unit | Nutrition |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization Scale |
No. of Positions | 2 (two) |
Reports to | H & N Manager |
Length of Contract | 6 Months |
ROLE PURPOSE:
The position holder is responsible for the four CMAM component implementation in the woreda and working closely with the Woreda, Kebele, community, and religious leaders, HWs, HEWs, and CHVs for the effective implementation and linkage of CMAM program with the community and facility. In addition the position holder is also expected to provide a consistent and high quality technical support in relation to CMAM implementation and will assist OTP/SC nurses, measurers and other team in the woreda to build strong CMAM implementation package. He will also oversee overall health and nutrition implementation in the assigned Woreda and support IYCF services.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Reporting
· Ensure monthly reporting systems are implemented in the satellite office.
Child safeguarding (CSG)
· Conduct activities in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse,
· Ensure that all activities seen through a child safeguarding lens;
· Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm,
· Ensure all partners and beneficiaries of Save the Children are aware of the child safeguarding policy and promote the message of child safeguarding to children, beneficiary families, and community members in general,
Conduct project risk assessment using given template and mitigation plans are addressed Report performance of child safeguarding activities per quarterQualifications and certifications:
· BA/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above).
Experience:
· 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
Skills/Ability required:
· 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 English and Local language.
· Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
BEHAVIOURS (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 their team to do the same
· widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
· future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Child safeguarding;
Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programs are absolutely safe for children. We undertake rigorous procedures including background checks to
ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will therefore be subject to this scrutiny.
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