Temporary **Programme Officer-**State Nutrition Cluster- Jubbaland ( 1 Position) Kismayo – Somali-National only

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ROLE PURPOSE:

The nutrition cluster officer will be responsible for the coorination of nutrition cluster partners who are implementing nutrition interventions in Jubaland state by leading the sub-national cluster coordination meetings.

Hierarchically Reports to: Nutrition DPM- based in Kismayo

Functionally Reports to: National Nutrition Cluster Coordinator.

Dimensions: Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 650 staff.

Number of direct reports: 0

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic Background:

Degree in Public health, nutrition, clinical officer or Equivalent Medical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• At least 4 years of proven experience in primary health care, 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

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Application will close on 7th October, 2022.

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.

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