JOB DESCRIPTION

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

The Opportunity – CVA Programme Intern.

Post location:  oPt Country Office – Ramallah

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 6 months with possible extension based on funding availability.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Programme Intern will contribute to the successful implementation of the program activities including CVA interventions. The position holder will support the program team in the WB FO to ensure the successful quality implementation and coordination of programme activities. The Programme Intern will support and monitor the implementation of activities ensuing timely reports and updates.

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.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: CVA Programme Coordinator 

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: N/A.

Role Dimension: oPt CO is a high complexity country, multi-member interest, with an annual budget of around $40+m, and 100+ staff. Currently the program is experiencing a growth in funding and complexity due to the war in Gaza.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Key Area 1: Programs’ Implementation

• Contribute to developing beneficiary selection criteria and verification of beneficiary lists.
• Support Program team in project implementation and day to day tasks.
• Make verification calls with proposed activities.
• Assist project team in communicating feedback to beneficiaries and other stakeholders when requested.
• Maintain and file project documents and correspondence.

Key Area 2: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Ensure daily activities at the field level follow implementation guidelines.
• Conduct field visits and meetings with beneficiaries, vendors, (Community Based Organizations) CBOs and local communities to ensure quality implementation of programme activities in presence of other SC staff.
• Assist in the documentation of lessons learnt, best practice and case studies.
• Work closely with the Programme Officer/Senior Programme Officer to ensure preparation of timely and high-quality reports.

Key Area 3: COMMUNICATION

• Assist in the preparation for any field visits related to the project activities.
• Support Advocacy, Media, and Communications (ACCM) team in content preparation success stories and case studies.

Key Area 4: General

• Contribute in and participate in response activities as per the early action plan and the direction of the line manager.
• Perform other responsibilities reasonable to level of skills and experience, in agreement with the line manager based on changing in operation environment and urgent organization needs.
• Ensure that all safeguarding measures are in place and followed.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS   

• BA/BSc in a relevant field or equivalent relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Ability to manage diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.
• Demonstrates good experience in using computerized programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, interest and experience of working in a multicultural environment.
• Flexible and willing to work long working hours where necessary.
• Understanding of Save the Children’s vision, mission, and commitment to its objectives and values.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

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 realize 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:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Search Jobs – SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)

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.