project officer - maternal newborn, child health and NutritionSave the Children

ROLE PURPOSE
The Project Officer shall provide technical input in the implementation of SUPREME project activities in the identified barangays in Cotabato City and Maguindanao province. S/he is expected to provide technical inputs in the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project interventions, and actively coordinate with the key government agencies like the City Health Office (CHO) and Ministry of Health (MOH) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). S/he is also expected to support in building the capacities of partner local government units (LGUs) and organizations/institutions, and contribute to the overall networking and coordination works with various stakeholders. S/he shall also support in scoping for more potential partners and assists in providing quality and timely technical inputs and support to partners including leveraging of resources.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
University degree in the health, nutrition, social sciences or communications
At least two years of work experience in program administration or other related fields; work experience in the development setting (NGO) is a plus
Strong respect for confidentiality
Ability to work on own initiative to build on and develop the job, combined with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Fluency in English and Filipino, both written and verbal, a must
Demonstrated ability to set and achieve objectives and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people in a large organization
Highly organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines and organize work
Ability to keep track of the quality and status of own or others' work
Proven attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a high volume of data and information
Proven experience of using MS office application (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
Strong customer servicing skills
Experience in problem solving
Willingness and ability to travel nationally as needed.
Desirable
Familiarity in Save the Children Philippines programming on maternal, neonatal and child health and nutrition.
Familiarity with the First 1,000 Days Law
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Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Permanent
Full-time