Save The Children - Gates Anchor III Health & Nutrition Advocacy Project Coordinator - Jobs in Ethiopia
Save The Children - Gates Anchor III Health & Nutrition Advocacy Project Coordinator - Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionSave 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.
Job Title
Gates Anchor III Health & Nutrition Advocacy Project Coordinator
Role purpose
Save the Children International is seeking for competent Project Coordinator for its BMGF funded project in Afar region to provide support to the implementation of health and nutrition activities in Afar 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.
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 complimentarity 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 Afar
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 BMGFAnchor III grant in Afar
Liaise with the Bureau of Health, Planning, and Finance and Economic Cooperation and other relevant government agencies for better synergy and harmonization
Prepare and submit Annual/Biannual Budget forecast, Phasing, Manage Projects Budget and follow the spent as per the agreed plan
Work closely with Finance and Award Focal person to preparare Monthly base Budget Monitoring by using the standard template.
Prepare and submit Annual as well as Quarter Procuremnet plan for Supply chain Departmnent.
Job Requirements
MPH/MSC/BSC/BA Degree in Public Health/Nursing/Nutrition, Sociology, Economics or other related fields with very strong technical experience in health and nutrition.
BSC/BA Degree in Public Health/Nursing/Nutrition, Sociology, Economics or equivalent
Recommended a minimum of 4 years of experience working in project coordination, preferably in health and nutrition
Experiences in campaign and influencing at the regional level, specially in Afar
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 ability 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.
Desireable
Fluent in English and Amharic languages - knowledge of Afar language is advantageous.
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.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who met the MINIMUM requirements should send the following before or on 13th May 2019.
A CV (not more than 3 pages)
A cover letter (not more than one page)
A one-page table summarizing your educational background, work experience, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process. Refer the vacancy announcement while doing this.
For more information and job application details, see; Save The Children - Gates Anchor III Health & Nutrition Advocacy Project Coordinator - Jobs in Ethiopia
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