Job Description

TITLE:  Social Transfer Advisor (FMS)

TEAM/PROGRAMME:  SAGAL-II MoLSA (Secondment)

LOCATION: Galmudug

GRADE: (3)

CONTRACT LENGTH:

12 months

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

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 police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Social Transfer Advisor (STA) for Galmudug State of Somalia will be responsible for the liaison and monitoring of the SAGAL-II Social Protection for Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change program, the daily liaison and coordination at the FMS-level, development partners, and other key stakeholders of the project to facilitate effective delivery of project activities and to achieve overall project objectives. The STA will be based in the MoLSA – Galmudug, in the FMS capital to coordinate and liaise with the Cash Consortium and other stakeholders supporting project delivery. The STA will collaborate with the MoLSA SAGAL-II Advisors based at the SAGAL-II Social Transfer Coordination Unit (SSTCU) in MoLSA FGS.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Minster of Social Affairs- Galmudug

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

Budget Responsibilities: N/A

Role 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 AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1.      Serve as a point of contact and sensitize the relevant representatives at counterpart ministries at the FMS level, community-based organizations (CBOs) and other social partners on social protection and to create champions for SAGAL-II at the FMS, district and local levels.

2.      Facilitate cooperation between the MoLSA/FGS and the relevant representatives at counterpart ministries at the FMS, district and local level on SAGAL-II activities and communicate priorities and concerns of the represented FMS to the SSTCU at the FGS level.

3.      Coordinate with the relevant representatives at counterpart ministries at the FMS level, the SSTCU/MoLSA-FGS, and field teams of the Cash Consortium members, as well as the other social protection partners to support the implementation of the SAGAL-II in his/her respective FMS.

4.      Attend and organize relevant meetings at FMS, district and local levels to support the implementation and coordination of SAGAL-II activities, as requested by the representing FMS and the SSTCU/MoLSA.

5.      Prepare briefing notes, debriefs, reports necessary for the implementation and coordination of SAGAL-II activities and ensure follow-up on the represented FMS progress, as required.

6.      Notify the SSTCU/MoLSA of pending and important issues to be raised during social protection meetings.

7.      Recommend responses and action plans as a result of interacting with the project’s field team and the local community.

8.      Enable the flow of information between all relevant parties, particularly the relevant representatives at counterpart ministries at the FMS level, and reporting immediately to the SSTCU/MoLSA complaints related to the SAGAL-II in line with SAGAL-II  complaints procedure for the SSTCU/MoLSA to respond as necessary.

9.      In collaboration with relevant representatives at counterpart ministries at the FMS level, the SSTCU/MoLSA, and field teams of the Cash Consortium, organize and participate in community sensitization and outreach activities to raise awareness.

10.   Compile and share reports about incidents, events, or updates on important issue for the project.

11.   Organise and participate in trainings, workshops, supervision and implementation support missions by MoLSA.

12.   Perform any other duties as required by the SSTCU/MoLSA and/or represented FMS authority.

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

Experiences and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS 

·         Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: development studies, social work or care, management, public administration or business administration or any other relevant fields.

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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

·         3-4 years of relevant working experience at the national or international level in project/programme coordination and management areas including humanitarian organizations, international NGOs, and government.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of the Somalia development agenda, mechanisms and principles of social protection, safety net programs and intra-governmental processes desired. Willingness to undertake in training on safety nets and social protection.

·         Proven skills and ability in effectively communicating with and coordinating across diverse groups of stakeholders, including project staff, partners, government authorities, private sector and communities.

·         Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills in Somali and English, including the ability to communicate proactively with key stakeholders, correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately. The candidate will demonstrate openness in sharing information.

·         Readiness and proven ability to work in multi-cultural environment.

·         Complete fluency and writing skills in Somali and English.

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.

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,

At SCI, we uphold the principle of equal rights and opportunities for all our employees. In our commitment to fostering a more inclusive workplace and addressing gender gaps, we have implemented additional efforts aimed at supporting female qualified candidates: -

·         Maternity leave (6 months)

·         Annual Leave 30 working days

·         10% *gross salary. (female allowance)

·         1.5 flexible working hours for lactating mothers

Qualified candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills Required

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