MIYCN Officer

MIYCN Officer (National Contract)

The MIYCN Officer with be responsible for coordinating all the MIYCN activities such as one on one counselling , group counselling, food demonstrations as well as the formation and maintenance of the M2MSGs. S/he ensures that all nutrition and health staff understand and implement the MIYCN program guidelines. The Job Holder will also ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers/caregivers (at PHC, on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, maternal nutrition and best hygiene practises, that with time they will be able to adopt. Additionally, the Job Holder will develop MIYCN work plan and effectively follow up on implementation of the activities, collect and analyse data, provide feedback to the CNVs at the community level. S/he will also support in establishment of baby friendly space areas at the nutrition sites and as well at community level, support mothers/caregivers in creating a conducive environment for children to play and making of local playing toys and materials that are acceptable and do not cause any harm to the children.

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

Inorder to be successful, you will bring / have:

• Midwife/Registered Midwife with minimum 2 years’ experience
• Knowledge on MIYCN/ Nutrition.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
• Proven reporting and writing skills.
• Experience in team management including capacity building and supervision
• Fluency in English with good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively. Communication skills ( written, oral and cross cultural, with communities)
• Fluent in English, local language to the location you are applying for will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with the local communities.
• Arabic or other local language a huge advantage.

Contract Duration: 5 Months

Location: Bor-Payams: Kolnyang ( Bangachorot,Abii Area,Pariak, Agorbaar,Malek & Panpandiar),Bor Town ( Bor EX POC,Malou,Bor Hospital), Makuach ( Langbaar & Lualdit),Baidit(PagokPHCU& Baidit) Jelle ( Akuai-Deng/Kondai).

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Interested candidates should submit applications containing updated CV, Motivation Letter, Reference contacts, and ONLY Copies of Academic documents & relevant certificates. To https://southsudan.savethechildren.net/careers before closing date of: 22nd July, 2022 by 5:00 PM.. Application delivered subject line should read: VA NO: SCI/HR/20220702- MIYCN Officer

Please note that:

• Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!
• Please indicate the Nutrition sites mentioned above on your application.
• Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.
• Offer or employment contract will be issued upon full approval of budget or funding
• Successful candidates will be hired or called for duty after full project approval including the budget.

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.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.