External Vacancy Advertisement
Position - Sponsorship-Health and Nutrition Manager
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Sponsorship Health and Nutrition Manager is responsible for
overseeing the implementation of quality sponsorship-funded School
Health and Nutrition (SHN), Maternal and New-born Child Health and
Nutrition (MNCHN) , Adolescent Development (AD) and School Health &
Nutrition facility construction programs in waghimra Impact Area. Within
his/her capacity the Health and Nutrition Manager works closely with
the Sponsorship Regional Manager, Sponsorship Program and Communications
Senior Specialist and the Head of Sponsorship to meet all
sponsorship-related Health and Nutrition program objectives at the IA
level.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the Health and Nutrition project and prepare annual operational plan and budget
- Responsible for overall coordination and support of the MNCHN, SHN and AD programmes
- Ensure that sponsorship-funded MNCHN, SHN and AD core programs
reflect the best of common approach to sponsorship funded programming
(CASP) and that the program cycle for both CASP modules is fully
completed and documented.
- Collaborate with the Sponsorship Regional Manager to prepare all the
required documentations including annual operational plan (POP) and
Annual Report.
- Responsible for the development of annual Operational Plan (POP) or Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) of the projects.
- Closely monitor and supervise the implementation of program activity as per POP and DIP.
- Help design and implement a coherent MNCHN, SHN and AD program
implementation strategy that is consistent with agency practices and
appropriate to Common Approach to Sponsorship-funded Program (CASP)
needs.
- Design innovative and strategic programming and cost effective ways
of delivery in line with the objectives of the respective program.
- Coordinate and facilitate program revision, expansion and phase-out processes.
- Ensure that all activities in the respective program are progressed
in accordance with sponsorship manual, are completed within time and on
budget.
- Ensure that all MNCHN, SHN and AD program related activities are
implemented in line with Save the Children principles, values and
strategic plan
- Ensure preparation of timely and high quality progress reports, program reports, and donor reports
- Coordinate with Community Mobilization and Communication Coordinator
to ensure that Community Mobilization steps are followed at every
sponsorship program cycle.
- Organize lesson learned and best practices from previous program
implementation and shared and document for effective improvement and
advocacy purpose.
Budget management
- Prepare annual sponsorship Program Operation Plan (POP) based on Summary Implementation Plan (SIP)
- Coordinate sponsorship budget planning for the impact area.
- Ensure effective and efficient utilization of project budget and
other resources for intended purpose; follow up on budget utilization
and project expenditure as needed.
- Closely work with the FO Finance Team to efficiently monitor and track burn rates, reporting and financial compliance issues
Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
- Coaches and mentors, and provides the required support to staff members under his/her supervision;
- Encourages the team demonstrate culture of learning, creativity and innovation for outstanding results for children.
- Conducts annul performance appraisal of staff members under his/her supervision;
- In collaboration with the Sponsorship Senior Management Team (SMT),
develop and maintain strategies for the program as well as effective and
efficient allocation of the Field Office resources to achieve strategic
goals and commitments.
- Liaise with all project partners to maintain smooth communication and networking across all stakeholders
General:
Comply with Save the Children policies and
practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and
safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
Essential;
- Bachelor’s Degree in public health, nutrition, development studies, or equivalent.
- Recommended a minimum of 6 years’ experience in a corporate or NGO
environment managing health and/or nutrition projects. And out of each 2
years in managerial position
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Ethiopian health and or nutrition policy and strategies and programs.
- Experience working with the Ministry of Health at sub-national levels
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an
international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and
cultures
- Experience of managing and shaping programmes to deliver greater
efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of
financial control processes
- Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key Sponsorship regulations
- Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
- Commitment to Save the Children values
Desired;
- Master’s degree
- Experience on field based projects
- Experience in health and nutrition research and/or uptake
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty
station of the position holder will be Waghimra Sekota for 12 Months
with possible extension. This role is offered on the basis of national
terms and conditions only.
The Organization
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 realize 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 environment where
ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your
application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary
expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at http://www.savethechildren.net/careers
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.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should apply using the below link: https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
