Roving Cash Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

Life Skills Training Officer is a primary level field based position under the direct supervision of Field Manager. S/He will be responsible for day to day implementation, reporting and documentation of life skills training activities in Dohuk, Diyala and Mosul with technical support from FSL Coordinator. The position holdre will work closely with MEAL, Child Protection, Education and Supply Chain team.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Direct Reports to: Project Manager

Indirect/ Technical Report: FSL Coordinator  

Staff reporting to this post: None

Other Internal Contacts: MEAL, CP, Education and Supply Chain

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

·         Preparation of detail implementation plan for life skills trainings component of project with monthly and weekly breakdown of activities. Integration with Education and CP team for implementation planning and execution.

·         Monitor progress against program work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential  delays. Weekly reporting on progress

·         Identification of potential youth group along with education team for life skills training around five domains of Save the Children Life Skills for Success Common Approach.

·         Participate in designing and leading the collection and analysis of data on relevant trainings and any follow up with participants.

·         Deliver life skills components of trainings as necessary, based on direction and curriculum developed/ adopted by Save the Children.

·         Working closely with youth identified facilitators and act as a focal person for organizing training to youth beneficiaries.

·         Regular field visits, meeting with youth beneficiaries and follow up to ensure that program activities are in line with SOPs and donor compliances.

·         Establish and maintain contact and productive working relationships with community representatives, local and international organizations, beneficiaries and employers as related to life skill development.

·         Coordinate with MEAL team for parallel monitoring of activities as well as post training evaluation.

·         Keep record of all required documents related to Life Skills training program, beneficiary selection, training and post training evaluation.

·         Work collaboratively with SCI’s logistics and finance staff as required to process Purchase Requests (PR) for life skills training component.

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. 

ROLE PURPOSE:

Life Skills Training Officer is a primary level field based position under the direct supervision of Field Manager. S/He will be responsible for day to day implementation, reporting and documentation of life skills training activities in Dohuk, Diyala and Mosul with technical support from FSL Coordinator. The position holdre will work closely with MEAL, Child Protection, Education and Supply Chain team.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Direct Reports to: Project Manager

Indirect/ Technical Report: FSL Coordinator  

Staff reporting to this post: None

Other Internal Contacts: MEAL, CP, Education and Supply Chain

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

·         Preparation of detail implementation plan for life skills trainings component of project with monthly and weekly breakdown of activities. Integration with Education and CP team for implementation planning and execution.

·         Monitor progress against program work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential  delays. Weekly reporting on progress

·         Identification of potential youth group along with education team for life skills training around five domains of Save the Children Life Skills for Success Common Approach.

·         Participate in designing and leading the collection and analysis of data on relevant trainings and any follow up with participants.

·         Deliver life skills components of trainings as necessary, based on direction and curriculum developed/ adopted by Save the Children.

·         Working closely with youth identified facilitators and act as a focal person for organizing training to youth beneficiaries.

·         Regular field visits, meeting with youth beneficiaries and follow up to ensure that program activities are in line with SOPs and donor compliances.

·         Establish and maintain contact and productive working relationships with community representatives, local and international organizations, beneficiaries and employers as related to life skill development.

·         Coordinate with MEAL team for parallel monitoring of activities as well as post training evaluation.

·         Keep record of all required documents related to Life Skills training program, beneficiary selection, training and post training evaluation.

·         Work collaboratively with SCI’s logistics and finance staff as required to process Purchase Requests (PR) for life skills training component.

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. 

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself and team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues and external partners and stake holders
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• displays consistent excellent judgement

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES

Essential

·         Bachlors degree in economics, management sciences or livelihoods related fields.

·         At least two years proven experience of youth livelihoods program implementation.

·         Implementation and organizing life skills training is a plus.

·         Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

·         Experience and understanding of gender sensitive programing.

·         Good understanding of community engagement and social cohesion.

·         Good understanding of humanitarian principles and don no harm.

·         Understanding and commitment to Save the Children aims, values, and principles

Desirable

·         Works well in and promotes teamwork, strong community outreach skills, detail oriented, honest, flexible and able to handle pressure well.

·         Strong sense of integrity