***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

The Opportunity - Gaza Nutrition Programme Assistant

Post location: Gaza Field Office

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 6 months.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Nutrition Programme Assistant will contribute to the successful implementation of the program activities. The position holder will support the programme team in the Gaza FO to ensure the successful quality implementation and coordination of programme activities. The Program Assistant will support and monitor the implementation of activities ensuring timely reports and updates.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Nutrition Officer

Staff reporting to this post:

Budget Responsibilities: No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Key Area 1: IMPLEMENTATION

* Plan with his/her line manager day-to-day follow up of activities implementation according to the plans in coordination with the local partners and report on progress and any challenges encountered.

* Conduct regular field visits to coordinate, implement and monitor program activities, and collect data in accordance with the project's needs.

* Contribute to developing beneficiary selection criteria and verification of beneficiary lists.

* Assist the project team in communicating feedback to beneficiaries and other stakeholders when requested.

* Maintain and file project documents and correspondence.

Key Area 2: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

* Support the monitoring of project implementation against the established indicators detailed in the project's Logical Framework.

* Ensure daily activities at the field level follow implementation guidelines.

* Conduct field visits and meetings with beneficiaries, vendors, (Community Based Organizations) CBOs and local communities to ensure quality implementation of programme activities.

* Participate actively in the overall project monitoring and evaluation process in coordination with the project partner.

* Actively participate in the regular project related meetings.

* Assist in the documentation of lessons learnt, best practice and case studies.

* Work closely with the Programme Coordinator to ensure preparation of timely and high-quality reports

Key Area 3: COMMUNICATION

* Assist in the preparation and coordination for any field visits related to the project activities.

* Support Advocacy, Media, and Communications (ACCM) team in content preparation success stories and case studies.

Key Area 4: General

* Contribute to and participate in response activities as per the early action plan and the direction of the line manager.

* Perform other responsibilities reasonable to level of skills and experience, in agreement with the line manager based on changing in operation environment and urgent organization needs.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS:

* B.Sc. in Nutrition, Public Health, Pharmacy, or any health-related field

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential

* At least +2 years' experience in programme implementation within an NGO/INGO.

* A good understanding of CMAM & IYCF programme

* Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.

* Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.

* Demonstrates good experience in using computerized programs.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, interest and experience of working in a multicultural environment.

* Flexible and willing to work long working hours where necessary.

* Experience in budgeting and phasing.

* Understanding of Save the Children's vision, mission, and commitment to its objectives and values.

Desirable

* Commitment to upholding Save the Children's Safeguarding Policy, as well as principles of do no harm and confidentiality.

* Excellent computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Good command of English and Arabic language skills.

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.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI's global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Gender Equality Policies, supported by relevant procedures.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

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.