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ROLE PURPOSE: The Project/ Capacity building Officer will support the implementation of ECHO Top Up project and work capacity building of project staff through provision of technical support and conducting health and nutrition training and on the Job Coaching of the project staff in this role, the postholder will support the project Coordinator in successful implementation of the project.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Implementation
1. Lead field level implementation of health and nutrition promotion activities of the project 
2. Coordinate project activities with relevant Government Directorates, Basic Package of Heath Service (BPHS) NGOs
3. Lead field level impmentition of hygiene promotion activities of the project
4. Conduct training need assessment, prepare and prepare training plan for the health and nutrition promoters and CHWs
5. Coordinate project training plan with BPHS and Provincial public health directorate.
6. Ensure, development of training material and its translation in local languages
7. Collect project data from health and Health and nutrition promoters, analyse and submit to Project coordinator and PPHD/MoPH on timely bases
8. Identify and report immediately any medical or administrative problems that may interfere in achieving programme objectives
9. Organize community diallage session on health  nutrition promotion behaviour issues in close collaboration with community elders, health Shuras and BPHS NGO staff
10. Meet regularly with beneficiary communities and leaders, to ensure project effectiveness and community involvement in decision making on the services
11. Under take regular supportive supervision to project sites, on provide on the job training to health and Nutrition promoters and CHWs for the smooth running of project activities
12. Perform any other task relevant to the scope of work as assigned by the line manager
13. Facilitated nutrition promotion training for the nutrition promoter and CHWs
14. Compile and generate the training reports conducted in provinces.
15. Work closely with the Save the children program teams, including other sectors, to develop applicable materials on child rights, child protection, participation, health education, environmental protection etc.

Child Safeguarding
• Ensure that all beneficiaries of your program are receiving ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Report any Child Safeguard and/or PSEA cases if encountered.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
 Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
 Holds the team to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
 Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
 widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
 Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
 Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external and supporters
 Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
 Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
 Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
 Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
 Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Medical Degree (MD)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential
 Graduated from recognized medical faculty with two years of experience in health and nutrition project management.
 Medical Diploma (MD) with previous experience of working in the Health and projects at least for 2 years
 Familiarity with HMIS/ databases of MoPH will be an asset
 Good knowledge and experience of Project Management skill including basic administration and management.
 Good knowledge and experience of Health and nutrition training delivery.
 A thorough understanding of project cycle management, especially M&E processes, and reporting –
 Excellent reputation/well-known

Desirable
 Efficiency, result-oriented and excellent management and training capabilities –
 Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner –
 Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity –

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
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.
Health and Safety
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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