We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Save the Children International seeks to always be a child safe organization through fulfilling its obligations to the community and through programme implementation carried out by the organization for safeguarding children and to improve the living standards of the child. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position: FSL Project Assistant ( National Only ) Location: Taiz Contract Length: 4 Months ( Renewable ) Grade: 5 The Opportunity: The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Project Assistant will support the implementation of various activities within the FSL program, which includes cash distribution aimed at improving food security and livelihoods for vulnerable populations. The Project Assistant will work closely with the FSL officer and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) teams to ensure that FSL activities, including cash assistance, are delivered effectively and efficiently to beneficiaries. The Project Assistants will have a diverse range of responsibilities and will assist FSL officers with tasks such as community sensitization and mobilization, formation of community committees, beneficiary selection and registration processes, training, distribution, and monitoring of various components of the multipurpose cash assistance program. Specific tasks will be assigned by the FSL officer or program manager and will depend on individual skills and interests. SCOPE OF ROLE Reports to: FSL Project Officer Staff reporting to this post: FSL Volunteers Budget Responsibilities: None Key Areas of Responsibilities: Community Mobilization Participate in sensitizing the targeted beneficiaries, local authority, and key stakeholders in the FSL project activities, objectives, timeline, and beneficiary selection criteria. Sensitize the targeted community on the use of response and feedback mechanisms and how to report any concerns. Activity Implementation: Support the FSL activities, including needs assessment, baseline survey, DDM/PDM, and village mapping. Support the FSL officer in conducting the community mobilization, forming and training community development committees (CDCs), and beneficiary registration and verification. Assist in the distribution of cash, ensuring that all necessary procedures are followed. Verify the beneficiary's identity and ensure that cash is delivered to the correct individuals. Archive the copies beneficiary fingerprint list and receipts. Provide support to the targeted beneficiaries by answering questions and addressing concerns related to the FSL activities, including cash distribution. Ensure that beneficiaries are lined up in orderly queues and the crowd is well managed in safe and efficient manners at the cash distribution site. Communicate clearly with the targeted beneficiaries on the cash distribution process, timing, amount of cash entitled, and required document for receiving the cash. Direct beneficiaries to the designated cash distribution committee. Ensure beneficiaries have access to the complaints and response mechanisms. Support the data entry of the project information. Coordination: Assist in coordination with financial service providers and other stakeholders (CDCs) to ensure smooth cash distribution. Coordinate with the community development committees and targeted beneficiaries on the time and place of cash distribution. Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor cash distribution activities, identify any challenges or issues that may arise, and communicate them to the FSL Officer. Prepare a report on cash distribution activities, including the number of beneficiaries reached, challenges, and recommendations for improvement. Collect and maintain data records on cash distribution and beneficiary information. Embed counter-fraud and ethical controls in all operational processes, ensuring compliance with donor and legal requirements, while collaborating with Finance and Counter-Fraud teams to mitigate risks and conduct assessments for high-value programs Qualification , Skills and Experience: University degree in social science, economics, agriculture, geography, or another discipline relevant to food security and livelihoods. Two years of experience working with international NGOs. Two years of experience working in food security and livelihood activities in Taiz Governorate, specifically in Ash Shamayatyn district. Good working experience in community mobilization activities and awareness raising. Good attitude, hardworking, and able to take initiative and problem-solve independently. Ability to verbally communicate with rural populations (in Arabic) and resolve conflicts. Knowledge and experience of the areas of intervention context (Taiz), specifically Ash Shamayatayn district, and ability to relate with stakeholders. Ability and willingness to travel extensively to the field, sometimes in difficult or insecure circumstances. Computer skills to create and input into Word and Excel documents and navigate the internet and email. Provide data entry support for any FSL-related assessments, including IPTT and IMPACT Analysis Compile and enter beneficiary and project information into databases from regularly collected (handwritten) registration forms and lists of FSL programs; update and revise data when details change as well as follow-up information. Additional job responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Save the Children International seeks to always be a child safe organization through fulfilling its obligations to the community and through programme implementation carried out by the organization for safeguarding children and to improve the living standards of the child. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position: FSL Project Officer ( National Only ) Location: Taiz Contract Length: 4 Months ( Renewable ) Grade: 4 The Opportunity: The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Project Officer will implement activities aimed at addressing food insecurity in the Taiz governorate. This individual will supervise program activities in the targeted areas, which include registering families based on vulnerability criteria and overseeing cash distribution activities. Additionally, the project officer will monitor cash distributions, coordinate with financial service providers, and support reconciliation processing as needed. The Project Officer will represent SCI at community meetings, ensuring that robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems are established and that results are integrated throughout the project. The Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Officer will be responsible for implementing and managing the cash assistance program. This role requires close collaboration with the program manager, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders to ensure that cash assistance is delivered effectively and efficiently. SCOPE OF ROLE Reports to: Program Manager Reporting to: FSL Assistants Budget responsibility: none Key Areas of Responsibilities: Community Mobilization Sensitize local authorities and communities to the project’s objectives, activities, and selection criteria. Review and develop beneficiary selection criteria with government, local authorities, and community members to identify project beneficiaries according to SCI’s and food-insecure vulnerability and target criteria. Organize and run community meetings and workshops in a participatory and inclusive manner, to ensure that project activities are developed in consultation with communities. Take into account the structures of local government and communities and ensure all project activities have considered the needs of children, women, vulnerable groups, and the environment. Be in regular contact with communities, to link them to SCI and ensure transparency and information sharing. Lead in conflict resolution of disputes between communities and members related to SCI project activities. Activity Implementation: Participate in the design and implementation of the cash assistance, including setting up cash distribution mechanism and monitoring system. Conduct beneficiary selection and verification process, ensuring that assistance reaches the most vulnerable and eligible HHs. Ensure that the planned cash distributions are conducted timely and beneficiaries receive their cash assistance without hindrances. Support beneficiaries to receive their cash according to agreed timelines and processes. Ensure local authorities and communities have been sensitized to the project’s objectives, activities, and selection criteria, and HHs selection processes have been communicated to all groups during beneficiaries’ targeting process. Develop project implementation plan with communities, supervise, guide and advise them in the selection of beneficiaries and community projects based on the set criteria that are agreed by all stakeholders. Carry out initial site assessments and feasibility feedback on project options to assist in prioritization processes of HHs selection. Verify that the project activities are developed in consultation with communities and ensure all project activities have considered the needs of children, women, vulnerable groups, and the environment. Participate along with the community leaders and community committees in the selection of the appropriate cash distribution site. Sensitize the targeted HHs on beneficiaries’ selection criteria, project objectives, accountability, and response mechanism. Manage the cash distribution processes, including coordination with FSP, and ensure that cash is delivered to the beneficiaries in a safe and timely manner. Ensure that HHs have access to complaints and response mechanisms. Capacity Building: Conduct training for the community development committees (CDCs) and FSP on beneficiary selection criteria and SCI ‘s SG policies. Mentor and coach the FSL project assistant and build their capacity. Coordination: Coordinate with other project officers to ensure that activities are carried out in line with community needs. Coordinate with the other NGOs or partners working in the same district to avoid overlapping. Support the integration with other sectors: WASH and health & nutrition activities where possible. Participate in field office meetings with management and/or other departments as required. Monitoring and Reporting: Work with the FSL data management officer to ensure a project database is complete and regularly updated. Work with the M&E team in creating appropriate monitoring tools for project impact, quality, post-distribution monitoring, and measurement of IPTT indicator tracking. Conduct regular feedback sessions with the M&E Officer and Accountability Assistants to ensure that all findings are addressed and adjustments are made to the project throughout implementation. Carry out regular monitoring visits to the project sites. Monitor the cash assistance program, including tracking beneficiary feedback, complaints, and concerns. Regularly address and tackle the concerns raised by the HHs and provide feedback. Reporting: Compile and write weekly and monthly progress reports (narrative and data) in English. Embed counter-fraud and ethical controls in all operational processes, ensuring compliance with donor and legal requirements, while collaborating with Finance and Counter-Fraud teams to mitigate risks and conduct assessments for high-value programs Qualification , Skills and Experience: University degree in social science, economics, agriculture, geography, or another discipline relevant to food security and livelihoods. Three years of experience working with international NGOs. Four years of experience with SCI working in food security and livelihoods activities (e.g., food/commodity vouchers, food/cash distributions, vocational skills training, agricultural/livestock projects, etc.). Strong ability to verbally communicate complex ideas to rural populations (in Arabic). Ability to diplomatically and sensitively resolve conflicts within and between communities/stakeholders. Knowledge and experience of the areas of intervention context (Taiz), specifically Ash Shamayatayn district, and ability to relate with stakeholders. Experience using participatory approaches in community engagement (mapping, prioritizing, evaluating, etc.). Ability and willingness to travel extensively to the field, under sometimes difficult and insecure circumstances. Ability to organize time, manage multiple tasks, and analyze information from many sources. Attention to detail and compliance with selection criteria and financial processes. Experience supervising others and managing their performance. Experience writing and compiling narrative and analytical reports in English. Communication skills to operate with a multinational and multilingual team Computer skills to create and input into Word and Excel documents. Fluency in English (speaking, writing, reading, and typing) is essential. Knowledge and experience of the areas of intervention (Taiz), especially Ash Shamayatyn context is essential, and ability to relate with stakeholders. Additional job responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Save the Children International seeks to always be a child safe organization through fulfilling its obligations to the community and through programme implementation carried out by the organization for safeguarding children and to improve the living standards of the child. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position: Pharmacist Officer- (National Only) Location: Taiz Contract Length: 4 months (Extendable) Grade: 4 The Opportunity: Under overall guidance and supervision of project manager, the pharmacist will support the daily operational management of all pharmacies and pharmacist activities in the assigned region, and provide the technical support for pharmacists, ensure timely flow of information to and from field, this position is also responsible to monitor and evaluate pharmacies in delivery according to national protocol and donor standard. In addition, support the project in term of regulating the consumption of all medication items. SCOPE OF ROLE Reports to: health and nutrition program manager Staff directly reporting to this Post: non Budget responsibility: non Key Areas of Responsibilities Prepares medication in SCI pharmacy store and hands-over medications and medical supplies to the targeted Health facilities (HFs) in SCI operating areas. Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labelling of pharmaceuticals; verifying orders requested. Managing stock movement (bin card, stock card, reports). And ensure that stores are maintained according to the drugs standards, protocol and donor stander. Collecting and submitting of monthly consumption reports to Reproductive Health Officer. Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies. In warehouses and Health facilities. Work closely with GHO and DHO to ensure progress of project activities. Preparation of donation certificate, waybill for distribution of items to the targeted sites under supervision of Reproductive Health Coordinator. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Contributes to team effort to achieve project results. Updating and entering the data to drugs management systems including online systems Ensure that no shortage of medicines and medical supplies in HFs from available stock. Capacity building of MOH and Save the Children staff through supervision, training in drug/stock management and record keeping. Accomplish any additional task related to this position and project. Working effectively as team member and solve staff problems whenever occur. Take up any job-related assignment as requested by supervisor. Ensure that the health program has effective monitoring systems in place to collect, analyze and act on information collected and that health program activities are evaluated. Manage , Monitor and evaluate the stock in the Health facilities and SC Wearhouse and develop strategies to ensure achievement of objectives. Liaise with other implementing partners and local authorities to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities Attend health management and coordination meetings. To take any other relevant task given by the supervisor Embed counter-fraud and ethical controls in all operational processes, ensuring compliance with donor and legal requirements, while collaborating with Finance and Counter-Fraud teams to mitigate risks and conduct assessments for high-value programs. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor degree in pharmaceutical sciences. More than 3 years of relevant work experience in pharmacy, ideally including in humanitarian – health INGO Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from line managers. Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and HFs regularly. Strong English and Arabic language skills, both written and spoken. Excellent computer skills and especially good understanding and knowledge of Microsoft excel. Strong experience in GIK management. Experience in representation and interaction with partners & government officials. Good information seeking skills and analytical approach. Good knowledge of essential drugs, consumables and equipment. Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed. Proven ability to manage stock and resources. Experience staff training and capacity building of national structures. A very good understanding of at least of key technical areas of health and nutrition programming and a working knowledge of the other sectors that include WASH, livelihoods and CP. Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and follow the strategic directions as guided. Previous experience of working with a multi-cultural team and the adaptability to varied team dynamics Understanding rights based approaches and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context. Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with relevant local authorities in political and militarily sensitive environments. Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach. Flexible, adaptable, able to improvise and work in stressful, volatile environment Commitment to Save the Children values. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.
The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Save the Children International seeks to always be a child safe organization through fulfilling its obligations to the community and through programme implementation carried out by the organization for safeguarding children and to improve the living standards of the child. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position: Project Information Management Officer (National Only) Location: Taiz Contract Length: 4 months (renewable) Grade: 4 The Opportunity: The Data Management Officer will be responsible for assisting the Health and Nutrition (HN) team in Taiz in all aspects of information management, ensuring that data is collected, reviewed, analysed, and archived correctly regularly, and information is managed well to facilitate health and nutrition activities, and PDQ Health and Nutrition efforts while ensuring data protection and management. SCOPE OF ROLE Reports to: Health and Nutrition Programme Manager Reporting to: All the project team from all sectors but not directly managed. Key Areas of Responsibilities Specific: Generate statistical reports, graphs, and maps, and fulfil projects' statistical needs. Ensure consistent and compatible data collection from the field and review it to enable information sharing and analysis (Database), and all reports must be archived in both ways (hard and soft copies) and the online part should be updated in a regular manner and access Provide technical support to HN, WASH, and FSL sectors in information management and data analysis tasks. Develop monthly updates (graphs) showing the progress of the project and share them with the HN programme Coordinator, and project lead. Provide feedback to the HN Manager, all relevant sectors, and PQI team on common mistakes in reports to be corrected and checked again with project staff. Analyse the data and create reports against program indicators to assess the level of achievement and share them in many interactive forms every month (Excel, Dashboards, graphs, etc). Develop simple, user-friendly data reporting tools with consideration for sex, age, and vulnerable groups' disaggregation. Develop and create forms and trackers that will improve the project progress, follow-up, and analysis and use applications such as PowerBi, Kopo, Excel, and other MS packages effectively. Work closely with CO MIS and MEAL to report HN cluster monthly updates using 5W. Report HN data in PRIME and ensure consistency with figures reported on IPTT and other reporting tools, including the clusters. Respond to the internal required reports of the project as Information sharing, accountability Trackers, Car Movement Plan, and Feedback and Reporting Mechanism reports after discussion with the team. Raising the Procurement Requests (PRs) of the project related to the reporting, and other routine PRs. Ensure data related to children is safe and shared following Save the Children's procedures and policies, and all Means of Verification (MoVs) are archived in both ways hard copies and soft copies (soft copies should be uploaded into the SharePoint of the project regularly and keep always updated). Ensure training of the project’s staff when needed regarding the reporting process, data flow and ways of improvement at the field level, and how to maintain valid and verified data. Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects Save the Children's commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy. Adhere to and promote the SCI Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and values both inside and outside the workplace. Comply with Save the Children policies and practices concerning child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures. Perform other functions relative to Health and Nutrition activities and initiatives that may be assigned by the Line Manager. Embed counter-fraud and ethical controls in all operational processes, ensuring compliance with donor and legal requirements, while collaborating with Finance and Counter-Fraud teams to mitigate risks and conduct assessments for high-value programs General Comply with Save the Children policies and practices concerning child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures. Perform other functions relative to Health and Nutrition activities and initiatives that may be assigned by the Line Manager. Embed counter-fraud and ethical controls in all operational processes, ensuring compliance with donor and legal requirements, while collaborating with Finance and Counter-Fraud teams to mitigate risks and conduct assessments for high-value programs Qualifications, Skills and Experience University degree in Information Technology or Computer Sciences or relevant studies related to data management with experience for at least 3 years in dealing with HN project data (more experience with INGO data, the more preferable). Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with mainly the advanced level of EXCEL, Kopo, and Power Bi (required). Fast and accurate data entry skills (Required). Experience with data assessment such as Baseline assessment, Endline assessment, KAP survey, and Need assessment (Preferable). Good understanding of health and nutrition indicators (Required), and other sectoral indicators as WASH, FSL, CP, etc. Willingness and ability to work extended hours and adapt to emergencies (Preferable). Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support Very Good English language skills. Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Save the Children International seeks to always be a child safe organization through fulfilling its obligations to the community and through programme implementation carried out by the organization for safeguarding children and to improve the living standards of the child. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position: Health and Nutrition Project Officer (National Only) Location: Taiz Contract Length: 4 months (renewable) Grade: 4 The Opportunity: The Health and Nutrition officer has responsibility for the management of the health and Nutrition project activities Under the overall guidance and supervision of the health and nutrition coordinator, the health and nutrition officer will support the daily operational management of all components of primary health care activities in the assigned region, and provide the technical support for service providers in the targeted Health facilities, ensure timely flow of information to and from the field, This position is also responsible to monitor and evaluate health services delivery according to national protocol. SCOPE OF ROLE Reports to: Health and Nutrition Programme Manager Staff reporting to this post: No. Budget Responsibilities: No. Key Areas of Responsibilities Supervise the primary health care activities at the health facilities level focusing on the CMAM program, IMCI, OPD, RH services (ANC, PNC, EmONC, and FP), Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI), IYCF services, and Referral services. Supervise comprehensive training programs for health and nutrition workers and ensure all the training are fully documented, reported, and archived in both ways (soft and hard way). And share all the means of verification (MoVs) of the training with the Data Management Officer. Raise all the required Purchase Requests of the project as per the plan and available budget, ensure tracking of the process, and follow up with them till the stage of the distribution, and paying to the suppliers. Provide technical support to the health workers at the field level, ensure the quality of service provision is in place, and keep improving the health workers throughout the On-the-Job training. Additionally, the officer will follow up on the attendance of the health workers, and collect their attendance sheets to raise the payment of their incentives every month. Ensure all the activities are accomplished as per the detailed implementation plan (DIP), with continuous and regular referral to the line manager for the guidance and support. With Pharmacist officer support, prepare procurement plan for medical items and process it after getting approval from senior managers when required, and this mainly will depend on the consumption reports, and through analyzing the data of programs within the health facilities. Ensure proper management of the provided assets, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and nutritional commodities. This will include rational use of medicines, follow-up stock movement through stock cards and consumption rate, and ensuring the quality of warehouse management at the HFs level. Ensure timely and quality implementation of activities in compliance with the defined project and Country Strategy as per the SCI and donor guidelines. Ensure proper communication, coordination, and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in health /nutrition activities. Ensure minimum standards are maintained in accordance with humanitarian relief and MoPH guidelines. Conduct the Health Key Performance Indicators (KPI) on a monthly basis, and ensure to sharing the assessments and ways of improvement with the Project’s coordinator. All the documents must be archived, and fully documented. Provide technical support to H&N project assistants, partners, and government authorities on the planning, implementation, and management of the Nutrition and Health programs. Attend weekly meetings with Health and Nutrition project staff, to monitor progress in implementation, exchange information, discuss challenges and plan forward. Ensure that staff responsibilities are clearly defined, and understood and objectives are set against work plans and regularly monitored. Ensure that staff at health facilities perform well and are monitored daily to fulfill the required indicators of the program. Maintain and strengthen established links with NGOs and other agencies including government ministries and agencies. And build a good relationship with district health offices by multiple meetings, and inviting them into joint supportive supervision visits. Coordinate with logistics, administration, and finance units to procure all equipment, supplies, and materials required to implement the project activities, ensuring cost efficiency and accountability in compliance with SCI and donor regulations and procedures. Ensure effective and efficient use of all SC resources to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace. Provide support and work closely with the MEAL team in carrying out assessments and evaluations, accountability, and information sharing. Comply with SC policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, child safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunity, and other relevant policies and procedures. Perform any other tasks as required by the line manager or technical manager that are related to the position, or when there is an urgent situation that requires all team efforts. Embed counter-fraud and ethical controls in all operational processes, ensuring compliance with donor and legal requirements, while collaborating with Finance and Counter-Fraud teams to mitigate risks and conduct assessments for high-value programs Bachelor in Medicine or Public Health and Nutrition/ public health professional or, Bachelor in medical science (pharmacy, Medical Assistance, Nurse, laboratory, Nutrition, etc) with at least 3 years experience in a similar position. At least 3 years experience in implementing emergency health and nutrition programs with NGOs or INGOs (Required). Good writing and speaking English skills (Required). Training courses or experiences in CMAM, IYCF, EMONC, EPI, and IMCI are highly (Preferred). Experience in staff training and capacity building preferred by having a TOT course (Preferred). Skills and experience in project management or getting similar certificates (Preferred). Understanding rights-based approaches and participatory concepts and practical experience in a similar context. Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with relevant local authorities in political and militarily 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. Tact and diplomacy are essential. Flexible, adaptable, able to improvise and work in a stressful and volatile environment. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children’s policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.