Job Description

Position: Program Officer- Nutrition Database (1 Position)

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Nutrition

LOCATION: Adado

GRADE: 4

POST TYPE: Somali National

CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the role 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 in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Nutrition Data Base officer will be responsible overall management of nutrition data in Galmudug states, including data collection from all different field, reviewing, analyzing, custodian, and cleansing then submitting to the Area Nutrition data base coordinator as well as Nutrition coordinator, in, Galmudug and area PM on need basis. He/she is also responsible for the setting up and support of the early warning and response system at the supported facilities of the two states. Building on what already exists in terms of nutrition data collection for priority of early warning systems and triggering prevalence and incidence of acute malnutrition. diseases, and ensuring the system is in place to quickly identify potential outbreaks, by being able to identify trends of disease patterns simply and timely. The role will also include participation in technical assessments, collection of nutrition data, and reporting of the projects under the nutrition components running the two states and by extension southern states. He/she will the overall custodian of nutrition data that can easily be retrieved when it comes to the review of the projects, annul total reaches, proposal developments and any other need that the PM may         request.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to:  Nutrition Program Coordinator – Galmudug.

Dimensions: Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 700 staff. 

Key Area of accountability:

Coordination:

• Design with the help of MEAL any format for data collection according to type of data required.
• With the support of the nutrition/IYCF officers in Galmudug collect all the information from nutrition facilities, review, analyze, and upload to online CMAM reporting tool MoDA, DHIS2, IMPACT, ONA platform and Excel data base system.
• Through the support of the Nutrition/IYCF assistants enter all screening reports, stock movement reports and average length of stay as well as and weight gain into CMAM database /ONA/ MoDA platform and excel data sheet.
• Closely collaborate with MEAL officer in the field and share all the information required (IPTT, dashboards) and bi-weekly statistics.
• Collaborate with the health and MEAL team in report writings.
• Do monitor and follow up all nutrition facility data with the facility in charges with the coordination of other officers in the field. Ensure timely submission of facility data, compile and share with MEAL, coordinator, PM, and project officers.

Data Management:

• Determine the primary data and information elements that are required internally and externally to support the project.
• Make data accessible to the team, particularly in the form of analytical nutrition reports, presentation of results and highlighted indicators and trends of malnutrition.
• Always synchronize and download any time you enter the website.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage electronic records of all nutrition data from facilities.
• Design, develop and manage databases, spreadsheets, and other data tools.
• Understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency, and comparability.
• Consolidate operational information on a regular schedule to support analysis and design and implement sustainable information management and dissemination systems for data collections.
• Develop and implement proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.

Data Analysis:

• Act as a focal point/central instrument for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information relevant to the project activities.
• Organize, design, and carry out the evaluation and analysis of datasets related to the project.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and management of new indicators.
• Understand, document, and ensure the quality of high-value data for accuracy, consistency, and comparability.

Visualization/Reporting:

• Produce and update information products such as maps, charts, and infographics by turning data into graphical products to convey messages and a storyline as well as support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support the Deputy Program Manager in producing reporting accurate program data during reporting and nutrition situation updates.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Delivering Results (Skilled level)

• Delivers timely and appropriate results using available resources.
• Takes responsibility for their work and its impact on others.
• Plans, priorities and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision.
• Understands the link between their work and the organization’s objectives and adapting.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making Applying Technical and Professional Expertise

Problem Solving and Decision Making (Skilled level)

• Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions.
• Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or no longer reasonably attainable.
• Knows when to involve others in a decision.
• Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making
• Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible.

Applying Technical and Professional Expertise

• Delivers work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and professional standards.
• Keeps up to date with trends in their work area.
• Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conducts

Working Effectively with Others (Skilled level)

• Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they work with
• Proactively supports team members and trusts their capabilities.
• Demonstrates understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within diverse teams and groups.
• Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximize impact

Experiences and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential:

Ø  Degree Health/Nutrition, Social science, and health system management and statistics

Ø  Experience of setting up early warning and response system at facility and community level.

Ø  Experience in ENA, EPinfo, SPSS.

Ø  Excellent IT skills including use of Excel.

Ø  Two years’ Previous experience of working in role with or NGO desirable.

Ø  Good understanding of broad health issues within affected community.

Ø  Good understanding of local humanitarian context.

Ø  Commitment to working through systems of community participation.

Ø  Strong understanding of community, culture, and customs.

Ø  Excellent and meticulous data management skills.

Ø  Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ø  Able to establish good working relationships and positively contribute to a team.

Ø  Able to effectively engage with communities, including children, and health/nutrition officials.

Ø  Able to priorities and plan, co-ordinate and monitor own and work of others.

Ø  Ability to take initiative and work both in a team and independently.

Ø  Concern for the wellbeing of children and interest in Child Rights.

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 POLICY

Any employee, consultant, contractor, or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding Declaration of Acceptance Form and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact. This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Because Save the Children's work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children's rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

Adult Safeguarding.

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy, all employees are also expected to carry out their duties in accordance with SCI protection from sexual exploitation abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills Required

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