Temporary Child Survival Programme Officer
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring a temporary Child Survival Programme Officer in Abudwak, Somalia, to implement health, nutrition, and WASH activities for the Damal Caafimaad project.
- Role
- Temporary Child Survival Programme Officer
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Abudwak, Somalia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-28
The role
The Temporary Child Survival Programme Officer will lead the day-to-day implementation of Health, Nutrition, and WASH activities under the Damal Caafimaad project in Galmudug. The role involves direct planning, field-level coordination with line ministries, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. The officer is also responsible for maintaining rigorous reporting schedules on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
What you'll do
- Implement daily health and nutrition activities under the Damal Caafimaad project.
- Coordinate sector activities related to Nutrition, Health, and WASH in Galmudug.
- Liaise with relevant line ministries to facilitate information sharing and service delivery.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly progress reports to management.
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a health science field such as Nursing, Midwifery, or Public Health.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian or development programming with NGOs or the UN.
- Demonstrated experience in community mobilization and relevant technical frameworks (CMAM, IYCF, EPI, etc.).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of local language and cultural practices.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based in Abudwak, Somalia, and requires working on-site to manage field-level project implementation.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not specified in the job posting.
What are the core educational requirements?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a health-related science, such as Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, or Nutrition.
By when do I need to submit my application?
The application deadline for this position is June 28th, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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