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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has worked in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE: 
The RMNCH officer will lead the   implementation of RMNCH activities implemented various projects at the provincial level and will work for the capacity building of project staff through provision of technical support and on the Job Coaching of project staff in this role, the postholder will support the project Coordinator in successful implementation of RMNCH component of the various projects. This role will spend 80% working in the field with IMHNTs supporting their functioning.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Project Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: NA
Budget Responsibilities: N/A
Role Dimensions: Program Manager, Program coordinator, project coordinator PM, IMHNTs staff, MEAL Officers, Logistics, Fleet, Admin, HR, Finance

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Implementation
1.Lead field level implementation of Reproductive, Maternal, New-born and Child Health (RMNCH) activities and will ensure quality RMNCH service delivery through integrated mobile health and nutrition team (IMHNT
2. Coordinate RMNCH and IYCF activities with relevant Government Directorates, Basic Package of Heath Service (BPHS) and INGO/ NGOs at provincial level 
3.Regularly attend the RMNCH committee meeting at provincial level and adjust the RMNCH activities with the new approach.
4. Under take regular supportive supervision to the project site and provide on the Job coaching and training for the MHTs staff to promote RMNCH and IYCF-E activities.
5. Conduct need assessment and identify the area of need for improvement and will organize the capacity building plan for the RMNCH and IYCF-E staff. 
6.Collect RMNCH data from project team for further analysis and submission to Project coordinator and PPHD/MoPH on timely bases
7. Identify and report immediately any medical or administrative problems that may interfere in achieving programme objectives
8. Meet regularly with beneficiary communities and leaders, to ensure project effectiveness and community involvement in decision making on the services
9. Facilitated RMNCH training to the project staff.
10. 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.
11. Perform any other task relevant to the scope of work as assigned by the line manager

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    

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.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Medical Degree (MD),  midwifery or any other relevant medical discipline degree

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 RMNCH and IYCF  projects at least for 2 years
 Familiarity with HMIS/Nutrition online 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.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

“Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”