BUT DE LA POSITION

The Child Health and Nutrition Specialist takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction and coordination of Save the Children’s work on Youth services for Kulawa project including ensuring programming attracts significant donor funding and contributes to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. As a senior member of the Kulawa’s team, the Youth Specialist is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in the sector of Adolescent and Youth both in emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. The Youth Specialist is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved. They are also responsible for initiating and taking technical leadership in Adolescent and Youth focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices; leading on policy research and advocacy on Youth sector through networking and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and other institutions, and; playing a leading role in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations for the sector.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly**

DOMAINES CLES DE RESPONSABILITES :

Programme Development and Strategic Planning

Lead on the implementation of Youth and Adolescent section including identification of potential areas of strategic positioning, engagement and growth in the key thematic areas identified within the CSP.

Lead in developing and implementation of the Adolescent and Youth plans as part of the Country Annual Plans Analyse donor priorities and proactively seek information on potential donor sources; identifying institutional funding opportunities and developing/maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key technical agencies.

Programme Quality

Overall responsible to ensure the programme quality of Kulawa’s Adolescent and Youth programming;

Responsible for strengthening the capacity of providers through specific on-the-job trainings, updating the existing AYFS training curriculum used by the MOH and Pathfinder

Integrate case studies and specific content concerning adolescents and youth across all relevant Activity training materials

Ensure providers offer AYFS and keep consultation areas private.

Ensure that youth services is available, accessible, acceptable, equitable, appropriate, and effective, aligned with WHO and Niger National Strategic Plan for the Health of Adolescents and Youth (2017-2021) definitions

Provide guidance and as required directions and trainings to staff involved in delivering projects focusing on appropriate approaches and methodologies; conceptual and practical frameworks; standards and tools for effective and quality delivery

Lead the continuous assessment of Adolescent and Youth needs within the project areas and within the country and ensure that these are appropriately reflected in sectoral strategies and programs;

Work collaboratively with other sectors on ways to integrate Youth services with other programmes, where relevant, in order to maximize impact;

Conduct regular monitoring visits

Lead the development and implementation of relevant and sustainable capacity building strategy for field and area teams on Adolescent and Youth thematic in coordination with the operations teams

With the PM and Awards Management Unit, ensure reports to donors are of the highest quality, that there is alignment between the narrative and financial, and that they are submitted in a timely fashion;

Ensure recognized international best practices, Ministry of Youth guidelines, policies and standards and Save the Children policies and standard approaches are applied in all of our health;

Analyse and provide feedback on programme implementation to ensure gender equity and adequate child participation, integrated approach and efficiency.

Ensure the recruitment and training of health programme staff in technical areas of expertise as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities

Monitoring and Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

 Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer and take a lead in ensuring that all Kulawa project and components have robust monitoring plans, baselines, reviews and evaluations in line with project designs and donor guidelines

 Lead the process of lessons learning to ensure high quality programming, with support from the MEAL Director, coordinating the collection of documentation across all the programme areas;

 Ensure project products and learning are maintained within the Save the Children country program

 Facilitate appropriate dissemination of research findings and good practices documentations in the projects internally and externally to donors, governments, consortium partners and

other key actors strategic for immediate and sustainable development of children

 Regularly analyse the data in the indicator performance tracking table (IPTT) and take appropriate actions to support programme implementation is on track for achieving the agreed targets;

Representation and Advocacy

 Represent Kulawa project in relevant internal and external fora including donor meetings

(as appropriate) related to Adolescent and Youth sector

 Establish and maintain a sectorial NGO and Government network, maintain a clear understanding of who is doing what and where

 Leverage donor interest and government policies for the most deprived children in Niger both in emergency and development situations through targeted advocacy/key messages

 Contribute to policy briefs and position papers to articulate key advocacy messages as and when required related to the Youth in coordination with other sectoral TSs, this may require technical collaboration with other technical Specialists within the country office or within the SC Members.

 Actively participate and effectively & positively represent Save the Children in working groups and technical meetings at the national level, and ensure appropriate and

effective representation at state levels

 Participate in and contribute to SC Global Initiative activities for Youth, as relevant.

 Participate in the preparation, planning and be part of any Donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.

Other

 Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required.

 Perform any other tasks, particularly in any of the above areas related to the Niger Country

Office growth, as required by the supervisor and the role

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPÉRIENCES:**

§ A bachelor's degree in education, social work, sociology, psychology, peace consolidation, development, etc. or in a related field; Demonstrated experience working in emergency/humanitarian settings.

§ 5-10 years of relevant work experience: practical knowledge of youth development, youth leadership, youth engagement and learning concepts, practices and procedures;

§ Proof of the candidate's tangible results over the course of his or her career;

§ Proof of experience in developing funding proposals;

§ Experience working with social media platforms would be an asset;

§ Ability to collaborate with others and build productive working relationships with internal and external staff;

§ Excellent communication and organisational skills;

§ Ability to analyze and interpret data and write reports;

§ English proficiency would be a major asset;

§ Excellent COMPUTER skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);.

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.**

DUREE & TYPE DE CONTRAT: 12 MOIS (RENOUVELABLE) / CONTRAT NATIONAL.**

L’ORGANISATION

Nous employons environ 25.000 personnes dans le monde entier et travaillons sur le terrain dans plus de 100 pays afin d'aider les enfants touchés par des crises ou ceux qui ont besoin de meilleurs soins de santé, d'éducation et de protection de l'enfance. Nous faisons également campagne et défendons au plus haut niveau, pour réaliser le droit des enfants et pour faire entendre leur voix.
Nous travaillons sur trois avancées dans la façon dont le monde traite les enfants d'ici 2030:**

§ Aucun enfant ne meurt suite à des causes évitables avant son 5e anniversaire

§ Tous les enfants ont une éducation de base de qualité

§ La violence à l'égard des enfants n'est plus tolérée

Nous sommes conscients que des personnes formidables font une grande organisation et que nos employés jouent un rôle crucial en nous aidant à atteindre nos ambitions pour les enfants. Nous valorisons nos employés et nous proposons une carrière significative et enrichissante, ainsi qu'un lieu de travail collaboratif et inclusif où l'ambition, la créativité et l'intégrité sont très appréciées.

Informations pour Postuler:

Les dossiers de candidatures (CV + Lettre de motivation) doivent être envoyés uniquement en ligne à travers le système de recrutement en ligne de Save the Children:

Nous devons assurer la sécurité des enfants à travers nos processus de sélection, lesquelles reflètent notre engagement à la protection des enfants et incluent des enquêtes de références rigoureuses

Les candidatures féminines sont vivement encouragées

Il est porté à la connaissance des candidats que Save the Children International ne demande aucun paiement, ni frais durant tout le processus de recrutement. Toute demande allant dans ce sens doit être immédiatement signalée car contraire aux valeurs et pratiques de notre organisation.

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