Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change in the lives of children in need in the US and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation, and collaboration, our work takes us into the hearts of communities, where we help children and families to help themselves. We work closely with other organizations, governments, partners and local communities while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Our priorities are to ensure that children in need grow up protected and safe, educated, healthy and well-nourished, and able to thrive in economically secure households.

Save the Children Integrated Nutrition, Hygiene and Sanitation program is to improve the nutritional status of mothers and children in Cambodia and will focus on: 1) Increased household-level practice of key Essential Nutrition Actions; 2) Increased use of improved sanitation facilities; 3) Improved hygiene behaviors; and 4) Increased capacity of private and public sector partners to promote healthy behaviors.  This is a five year with 16 million USD project funded by USAID and we are looking for high quality motivated candidates to fill in different positions in Battambang province.
1- Senior Program Officer for 3 positions: based in Battambang, Pursat and Siem Reap provinces
2- Compliance and Award Officer based in Battambang province (1 position)
3- Database Assistant based in Battambang province (1 position)

Senior Program Officer

• Essential
• Good understanding of government health structures, policies and guidelines
• Experience working with PHD/OD/HC, CC/CCWC, HCMC, VHSG, Volunteers and NGOs
• Strong community mobilization, mentoring, and capacity-building skills
• Technical expertise in nutrition, early childhood development, and WASH
• Strong background in training, facilitation and curriculum development
• Experience in planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting project results
• Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision and able to work independently
• Flexible and adaptable with different circumstances
• Willing to travel and stay overnight at the field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Desirable
• Degree in public health or related field
• Previous working experience on a USAID- funded project.

Compliance and Award Officer

• Essential
• Degree in business administration or relevant field; advanced degree preferred;
• At least 5 years of professional experience, including at least four in management positions;
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations;
• Experience managing operational aspects of programming amid challenging circumstances, preferably in a conflict-affected and/or post-conflict setting;
• Knowledge and demonstrated capacity in a range of operational activities including human resources, logistics, procurement, and security.
• Desirable
• Experience working with international and local NGOs;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to provide support and training to staff and partners and to “translate” donor language related to guidelines and different requirements to ensure that both concept notes/proposals and project implementation are compliant with donor requirements;
• Good research skills, ability to identify useful information to support the grant management objectives;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team;
• English oral and written communication skills with local language skills preferred.

Database Assistant

• Essential
• Degree in IT, social sciences or relevant field; training in data entry and analysis
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in the development sector, preferably in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience with data collection, data entry, tracking systems, and analysis methodologies.
• Training and facilitation experience and local capacity building skills
• Knowledge of database software and operations, preferably Excel and Access
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent English writing and speaking ability
• Desirable
• Bright, analytical, independent and reliable person
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, and solve problems independently.
• Ability to identify and solve issues relating to monitoring and evaluation.

A detailed Job Description is available from our website or at the address below. Please submit a CV and cover letter by email or post to the Human Resources Team at Save the Children no later than 17.00 on 12 September 2014.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer. Electronic submission via email or our website is strongly encouraged. Qualified women and disable people candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and called for interviews. Application and CVs will not be returned