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Social Transfer Advisor

Job Description

Social Transfer Advisor (1 Position) Open to Somali Nationals Only

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE DIMENSION

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

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 & Resilience and Social Protection Director 

Staff Reporting to this post: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

  • 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.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • 3 years’ experience working in similar or related role in an NGO or with a busy working environment.
    • 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.

How to apply 

Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/career

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent. 

Application will be closed on 2nd April 2025

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

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