FSL Officer Training and Skill Development

Deadline Date ‎2022-‎05-‎31ROLE PURPOSE:

Life Skills Training Officer is a primary level field based position under the
direct supervision of Field Manager. S/He will be responsible for day to day
implementation, reporting and documentation of life skills training activities
in Dohuk, Diyala and Mosul with technical support from FSL Coordinator. The
position holdre will work closely with MEAL, Child Protection, Education and
Supply Chain team.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Direct Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator
Indirect/ Technical Report: FSL Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: None
Other Internal Contacts: MEAL, CP, Education and Supply Chain

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Preparation of detail implementation plan for life skills trainings
component of project with monthly and weekly breakdown of activities.
Integration with Education and CP team for implementation planning and
execution.
• Monitor progress against program work plan; promptly identifying any current
or potential delays. Weekly reporting on progress
• Identification of potential youth group along with education team for life
skills training around five domains of Save the Children Life Skills for
Success Common Approach.
• Participate in designing and leading the collection and analysis of data on
relevant trainings and any follow up with participants.
• Deliver life skills components of trainings as necessary, based on direction
and curriculum developed/ adopted by Save the Children.
• Working closely with youth identified facilitators and act as a focal person
for organizing training to youth beneficiaries.
• Regular field visits, meeting with youth beneficiaries and follow up to
ensure that program activities are in line with SOPs and donor compliances.
• Establish and maintain contact and productive working relationships with
community representatives, local and international organizations,
beneficiaries and employers as related to life skill development.
• Coordinate with MEAL team for parallel monitoring of activities as well as
post training evaluation.
• Keep record of all required documents related to Life Skills training
program, beneficiary selection, training and post training evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with SCI’s logistics and finance staff as required to
process Purchase Requests (PR) for life skills training component.
General:
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child
protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other
relevant policies and procedures.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for himself and team, takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to
do the same
Collaboration:
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective
relationships with colleagues and external partners and stake holders
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-
culturally.
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
• displays consistent excellent judgementQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• Bachlors degree in economics, management sciences or livelihoods related
fields.
• At least two years proven experience of youth livelihoods program
implementation.
• Implementation and organizing life skills training is a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Experience and understanding of gender sensitive programing.
• Good understanding of community engagement and social cohesion.
• Good understanding of humanitarian principles and don no harm.
• Understanding and commitment to Save the Children aims, values, and
principles
Desirable
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, strong community outreach skills,
detail oriented, honest, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Strong sense of integrity

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.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI
Health and Safety policies and procedures.Qualified and interested candidates can apply through the below link:
FSL Officer Training and Skill Development-
External
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:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and
include details of your salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile
can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
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.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process.