Organization: SOS Children’s Villages International
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Public Health and Health Service
Nutrition
Project and Programme Management
Managerial positions
Closing Date:
Who we are
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community-based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
As part of SOS CVE’s effort to respond to different emergencies such as drought, flood, conflict etc, which arise from time to time in different parts of the country, the organization has secured funding from Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to implement Emergency Nutrition project. The grant will enable SOS CVE to implement an emergency nutrition in order to improve the nutrition status of the targeted direct beneficiaries through community-based programs whereby reducing outbreaks of diarrhea and infectious disease. Furthermore, the project will also enable pregnant women affected by the crisis to access improved maternal health services (including antenatal care, safe delivery services, post-partum care) and treatment of acute malnutrition (moderate and serve cases) as well as cases of GBV and MHPSS at health facilities (Health posts & health centers).
Why we need you?
We are looking for a National Health and Nutrition Coordinator who will be based in our National office and be responsible for implementation of all components of this particular project, provision of technical and professional support in the target communities’ project area and contribute to the delivery of effective and high-quality Emergency health and nutrition intervention. This particular project is of interesting to SOS CVE as it heralds SOS CVE entrance to the Emergency Nutrition arena in response to the rise of public health demands (rising malnutrition prevalence and morbidity) in country in general and where SOS CVE is currently operational in particular. The National Health and Nutrition Coordinator is expected to lead both the organization and this particular project to a new niche so SOC CVE can scale up its emergency Nutrition response where it is required.
What we provide…
An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!
Your role….
While working with us a National Health and Nutrition Coordinator you will be;
Duties and Responsibilities
The National Health and Nutrition Coordinator will be part of the emergency team in Addis Ababa and work towards supporting Humanitarian Action manager for technical oversight and successful implementation of the Emergency Health and Nutrition project in the targeted Woredas as well as contributing on business development initiatives and other strategic assignments. She/he will be responsible for technical oversight and successful implementation of projects nationally. She/he will provide technical support to the field-based project officers; track performance progresses and guide the team to meet project targets through effective budget utilization and conduct regular monitoring or evaluation visits on project sites for quality work delivery. She/he will make sure that the project adheres to the national health and nutrition guidelines when designing and implementing projects.
Specific Responsibilities:
Technical
To participate in identifying MoH personnel, partner LNGO’s for collaboration in the implementation of the proposed project( nutrition, health, child protection and MHPSS) activities and/or technical training for management of acute malnutrition
To organize and carry out project kick offs (project sensitization workshops at the two Woredas) health and nutrition trainings for partners, especially MoH personnel where possible (e.g. technical workshops, training on SAM guidelines, IYCF-E and CBN guidelines, etc).
To follow up and provide ongoing technical support to the activities of the trained partners as well as the project officers recruited by this particular project.
Identify performance gaps and design interventions and develop action plans in collaboration with National Emergency Response Coordinator and field coordinators to manage activities and improve the quality-of-service provision supported
Ensure quality of clinical and non-clinical service provision in SOS CVE supported health facilities (health posts and/or health centers) according to national, WHO or international standards through communication of standards, assessing and monitoring performance against standards and guiding and motivating staff to meet and maintain standard.
To participate in nutrition treatment program reports for external release which are validated by National Emergency Response Coordinator and Tech. Advisor (consultant) and disseminated to the partner’s accordingly.
In coordination with the Field Project Coordinators, to co-facilitate the trainings and compile training reports
Monthly activity report to be sent to National Emergency Response Coordinator including the achievements of the team for the past month and objectives for the following month.
Monthly cash forecasting to be sent to the National Emergency Response Coordinator with follow up of programme spending
Donor reports: quarterly/interim and final reports to be sent to the National Emergency Response Coordinator.
Monthly partner reports (UNICEF, WFP)
Attend relevant meetings and prepare meeting notes as required and share these with all concerned.
Program Management Grant Management
Ensure that emergency nutrition grant is implemented according to internal SOS CVE and donor regulations.
To participate in writing proposals for new projects and funding under the direction of the National Emergency Response Coordinator and Institutional Partnership Manger
Provide timely and quality inputs to project design and implementation through reviewing or developing need and progress assessment tools; writing proposal budget and narrative; and developing TOC/log-frames while working with the rest of the unit’s team
Support the team in use of grant management tools such as the budget tracking tools, activity progress monitoring tools, procurement plans, etc.
Support the National Emergency Response Coordinator for all health and nutrition projects in grant management including adherence of budget expenditure according to SOS CVE and donor regulation and participating in project review meeting.
Budget Monitoring
Ensure that grant budgets are spent according to plan and as per contractual agreements with the respective donors.
In collaboration with the Addis and field team review spending plans and monitor the implementation
Conduct monthly BVA reviews and make appropriate recommendations to the finance and logistics staff in Addis as well as to the field-based health staff.
Coordinate technical team inputs to, and directly provide inputs when needed to, project/budget amendments.
Work with finance to undertake budget recoding as required
Monitoring & Evaluation
Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of projects overseen by the position are met with strong M&E follow up and reports are written and submitted to concerned bodies in a timely manner.
Participate in the design and delivery of robust M&E plans and design/adapt health information systems including surveillance systems for SOS CVE for the current and subsequent emergency nutrition related projects
Review reports prepared by field based project staffs (CMAM officers, IYCF-E/Breastfeeding counselor and data clerks) and provide appropriate feedback to the concerned staff.
Conduct regular project review meetings and joint supervision visit with local health authorities/expert and field-based health officers to assess the level of achievement of project targets for the various health grants.
In consultation with the Nutrition Advisor(consultant), plan the design implementation and dissemination of quality midline and end line evaluation reports(that incorporates a SMART methodology) for both internal and external users/consumption
Representation & Coordination
To collaborate with local authorities and community for the acceptance of project and activities
To liaise with local authorities and project stakeholders such as MoH/RHB/RENCU personnel regularly, reporting to them and giving them updates on project commodities & activities.
To collaborate with the potential partners on the field (assessment and responses of CP related, MPHSS component of the project) to improve the coverage and the efficiency of the project.
To collaborate with the potential partner running CP component of this project to set-up and strengthen referral and treatment links of beneficiaries to health facilities (GBV and any cases that need psychosocial support).
To establish and oversee links with other facilities and projects in the area (for example, current health and nutrition projects/ NAME OF THE PROEJCT FROM TARIKU) where appropriate.
To collaborate with partners where possible (e.g. UNICEF, WFP etc in nutrition/health/flood assessments in the area that may have an impact on our programs).
To participate in humanitarian coordination particularly nutrition cluster meetings at regional level and where possible (at Federal level) in consultation with the National Emergency Response Coordinator and Field based Project Coordinators.
Represent SOS CVE/participate at TWGs, consortium meetings and national clusters at RMOH, RHBs, UNICEF/WFP and other stakeholders.
Represent SOS CVE on donor’s meetings in the absence of the National Emergency Response Coordinator and/or Humanitarian Action manager.
Human Resource Management
Participate in the staff development plans for project staff based on performance reviews in collaboration with the human resources department and contribute to the training of health staffs (mentoring, on-the-job sessions as well as formal trainings).
In consultation with the Field Project Coordinators and Admin & HR Coordinator, outline different job description (JD) review applicants and assist in the recruitment of qualified staffs necessary for this particular.
Other
To participate in the development of standard operating procedures(SOP) for implementation of health and nutrition projects, training manuals and field operation guidelines in collaboration with National Emergency Response Coordinator, Nutrition Advisor(consultant), and project coordinators
Other duties as assigned by the National Emergency Response Coordinator and Tech. Advisor (consultant)
Safeguarding
Ensure programs mainstream Safeguarding-related activities are implemented in the National and Program Locations.
Ensure partners and stakeholders are aware of the Safeguarding policies and procedures.
Ensure risk assessment and mitigation actions are included in the project/program development in the MA.
Ensure that children, young people, families, communities and partners who are receiving any support or service have awareness on the reporting procedures and report incidents.
Responsible for reporting any safeguarding suspicion, concern, allegation, or incident immediately, following incident reporting procedures.;
Ensure that contracts and partnership agreements or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) have articles referring to safeguarding policies (Child and youth safeguarding and Sexual Misconduct Regulation, Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption and other related policies) and the Code of Conduct with partners, contractors, vendors/suppliers, consultants or any other stakeholders working with SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia.
Ensure partners or co-workers working on behalf of the SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia have been vetted for any safeguarding risks before signing any contracts.
Responsible for showing their behaviour and all relationships are based on the Sexual Misconduct Regulation, and Child Protection Policy Anti Fraud and Anti-corruption guidelines and in line with the Code of Conduct and that they adhere to it in every situation;
Be vigilant about any possible form of abuse/harm, neglect, harassment, or exploitation against, children, youth and adults in personal and professional lives;
Report any safeguarding incident or concern within 24 hours to the Incident Management Team focal person or concerned party through the defined channels for reporting the allegation
Up for the challenge…
Then check out our criteria’s:
Must Criteria
Education
Masters level in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related subject
Experience
Humanitarian context or emergency nutrition programing
Previous experience of providing technical support to Health and Nutrition teams in the areas of CMAM, IYCF-E and maternal health
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessments, project reports, and proposals
Proven ability of mentoring, coaching and training on health and nutrition subjects
Experience of senior level representation
Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors
Excellent communication skills, politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level.
A high level of written and spoken English
Demonstrated experience in proposal development, including practical experience with budgeting, logframe development, and writing of technical descriptions
Demonstrated experience supervising, managing, and providing technical support and assistance to field-based program/project staff
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes tough terrain working circumstances
Desirable
Experience working as an expatriate and or in complex humanitarian settings
Experience in conducting different Household surveys, nutrition assessments(SMART, KAP) and coverage surveys(SQUEAC/SLEAC)
COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Understanding the organization and commitment to its vision and mission: able to clearly communicate SOS Children’s Villages Who We Are (Vision, Mission & Values), “Living our Values” policies and strategies in all areas.Child rights & Child development: Working knowledge in all areas of child rights, child protection, child development, family & community development, and rights-based programming in a developing country.
Collaboration: driven to work with others, able to build partnerships and teamwork internally and externally.
Stakeholder management: ability to identify, engage and communicate with relevant stakeholders and manage stakeholder expectation.
Leadership: coaching staff to high levels of performance & performing effectively as a team & engaging in effective cross-cultural & cross-functional working to achieve shared goals.
Integrity: able to state views openly and act in line with beliefs, maintain the organization’s values, maintain deadlines and commitments; have ethical standards, ability to gain the trust of co-workers, and desire to be of service.
COMPETENCIES – Lead and Core
Lead competency
Role model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others
Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships
Empowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power
Strategic Thinking: Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans
Core competency
Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes.
Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others.
Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary.
Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.
How to Apply
Excited to take on a new Challenge..
Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact details of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection, and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, and police clearance reference check processes.
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.