Community Facilitator(Nutrition)-PT Camp at Save the Children International

Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Time Management, Meeting Deadlines, Working Under Pressure, Staff Management, Teamwork, Collaboration, Record Keeping, Reporting, Capacity Building, Counseling, Hygiene Kit Distribution, Acute Malnutrition Management, Screening, Referral Activities

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TITLE: Community Facilitator (Nutrition), Local Only TEAM/PROGRAMME: Nutrition LOCATION: Rakhine Number of Positions: 8 GRADE: NAT- 6 CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 months CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one) Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: In Pauktaw Township, Rakhine State, activities related to nutrition programs (mainly the treatment and care of severe acute malnutrition and the treatment and care of moderate acute malnutrition programs) must be actively implemented with the close collaboration and participation of village communities, mother-to-mother support groups, father groups, and volunteers SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Project Assistant Staff reporting to this post: Volunteers Budget Responsibilities • No financial approval Role Dimensions: • No regular contact KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : • Assist project assistants in forming mother-to-mother support groups and father groups in project areas. • Help with activities that provide personal hygiene kits to children and mothers in project areas. • Implement activities related to management of acute malnutrition (mainly treatment and care for severe acute malnutrition and moderate acute malnutrition). • Carry out screening for acute malnutrition, distribution of blanket supplementary feeding, and supervision of community nutrition workers and mother leaders. • Support project assistants in implementing nutrition development activities in project areas. • Provide individual counseling and education on breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children under two years, and assist community-based nutrition workers. • Assist supervisors in conducting demonstrations and cooking competitions in line with the seven indicators of complementary feeding. • Support supervisors in conducting training sessions for volunteers and health workers. • Assist in monitoring processes of nutrition program activities. • Help with referral activities for pregnant women at risk of malnutrition and children aged 6–59 months through volunteers in project areas. • Share and resolve challenges, problems, and lessons learned with colleagues. • Carry out other duties as instructed by supervisors. • Assist supervisors in coordination activities with non-authority persons and key stakeholders in project areas. • Prepare monthly reports related to project activities. • Contribute to capacity building of nutrition volunteers and village development committee members. • Properly maintain records related to project activities. 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 and partners accountable 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 partners 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 Skills and Experience: • Experience working in any type of community organization. • Preferably at least one year of relevant work experience in the related field. Education: • Completion of middle school and high school (matriculation). • Bachelor’s degree Language and Work Competencies: • Ability to manage tasks effectively: time management, meeting deadlines, and working under pressure. • Willingness and ability to travel to project offices and perform duties in challenging work environments in accordance with travel regulations. Management: • Strong staff management skills/experience. • Ability to create a workplace that encourages teamwork and motivates colleagues across different locations. General: • Ability to collaborate and work closely with colleagues within the organization. • Capable of fostering positive working relationships and delivering exceptional results for children. • Understanding and commitment to SCI’s vision, values, and principles. • Willingness and ability to comply with all SCI policies, including child safeguarding, health, safety, equal opportunity, and other relevant policies. 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 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 role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. 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 realise 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. Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Responsibilities

The role involves actively implementing nutrition programs, primarily focusing on the treatment and care of severe and moderate acute malnutrition through close collaboration with village communities and support groups. Key duties include assisting in group formation, implementing malnutrition management activities, conducting screenings, providing education on feeding practices, and supporting project assistants.