Deputy Team Leader - Technical

Here you’ll make a difference

Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. At Save the Children, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most. In Papua New Guinea, Save the Children currently implement programs in the sectors of health, education, child protection, child rights governance and livelihoods. The Child Nutrition and Social Protection Project is an 18-month project implemented from March 2025 to December 2026 in the provinces of East New Britain and Simbu.

Here your skills will be valued

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Health and Nutrition Program Manager, the Deputy Team Leader – Technical will lead the implementation of evidence-based nutrition and health interventions aimed at improving child nutrition outcomes and strengthening social protection systems at country-level. The Deputy Team Leader – Technical will provide technical expertise, coordinate health and nutrition field activities, and ensure effective monitoring and reporting of health and nutrition activities. This role ensures alignment with national health priorities and World Bank guidelines, child nutrition and social protection principles and impact indicators to driving measurable improvements in child health outcomes and system strengthening.

Key Areas of Accountability

Technical Support & Implementation

• Support the implementation of health and nutrition activities across all implementation areas. Develop and oversee the Save the Children in PNG’s health and nutrition strategy, ensuring integration with health and social protection systems.
• Lead multi-sectoral coordination with government agencies, NGOs, and donor partners.
• Ensure timely execution of programming activities across provinces, with at least 50 percent of time committed to field visits across Simbu and East New Britain each quarter.
• Design and implement community-based nutrition programs targeting children under five (5) years and their care providers including pregnant/lactating women.
• Provide technical guidance on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), micronutrient supplementation, and growth monitoring to Village Health Assistants (VHAs) and Community Development Workers (CDWs).
• Assist in the rollout of nutrition-sensitive social protection interventions (e.g., conditional cash transfers linked to health visits).

Capacity Building

• Lead training programs for health workers, targeting ≥80 percent coverage of frontline staff in priority districts.
• Ensure ≥70 percent of health personnel across the implementation provinces and wards timely implement and align the services to integrated nutrition services.
• Develop culturally appropriate IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials for nutrition awareness campaigns.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment, and Learning (MEAL)

• Analyze nutrition-related data to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Oversee data collection and reporting systems to track nutrition indicators.
• Ensure 100 percent timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports with validated data.
• Monitor progress toward reducing child stunting and wasting.
• Timely submission to project reports, donor updates, and learning briefs.
• Guide the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate IEC materials.
• Track improvements in caregiver knowledge and practices through periodic KAP surveys.
• Ensure data quality and ethical standards are met for nutrition sensitive indicators.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the Senior Health and Nutrition Program Manager for donor engagement efforts with the World Bank and other development partners, ensuring alignment with project goals and national health priorities.
• Prepare high-quality donor briefs, concept notes, and funding proposals, contributing to resource mobilization for nutrition and social protection initiatives.
• Support the Senior Health and Nutrition Program Manager in donor engagements and national forum representations across technical working groups, and inter-agency coordination platforms.
• Maintain strong relationships with government ministries, including Health, Social Welfare, and Finance, to ensure policy coherence and institutional support.
• Track and report on donor satisfaction and engagement metrics, work with Program Development and Quality team identify and pursue co-financing opportunities with bilateral donors, philanthropic organizations, and private sector partners.

General

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Embody the Save the Children values in practice of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. Work according to Save the Children’s mandate and child focus.
• Work according to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Child protection and safeguarding requirements

• Maintain a child safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, acting in the best interests of children at all times.
• Maintain compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEAH policies and reporting processes among staff and volunteers.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating highest standards of behaviour towards children in private and professional life.
• Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a part of the Save the Children family.
• Maintain a safe and positive relationship at all times when working with children and young people.
• Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes.

Health, safety, security and risk management

• Be a role model for safety and security and comply with all workplace safety policy, procedure, work instructions and training.
• Act safely at all times.
• Report all incidents, injuries and potential hazards in a timely manner.
• Participate in, and contribute to, health and safety awareness and improvements.
• Be aware of, and consider, the risks associated with one’s daily work and apply appropriate mitigation measures in line with Save the Children’s policies and procedures.

All roles at Save the Children contribute to our impact for children.

At Save the Children, every role, whether in our programs or support services, plays a vital part in our impact for children. We are committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of children and their communities, and we value the contributions of every team member in achieving this vision.

Person Specification

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. Here are some of the specific skills and experiences you’ll bring in this role:

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Nutrition, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in health/nutrition programming, with at least three (3) years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience working with donor-funded projects, preferably World Bank or UN agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of PNG’s health system and cultural context.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analytics (e.g., DHIS2, Excel, Kobo Toolbox).
• Passion for improving child health and nutrition outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas and adapt to challenging environments.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Tok Pisin or local languages is an asset.

"We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our organization on various positions at different location within our organisation. If you are passionate about Children’s rights and have the drive to contribute to a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply."

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We’ve been supporting communities in Papua New Guinea for 40 years and are committed to be a platform for transformative and lasting change for children their families, and their communities.

Here you’ll make a difference

Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more than 100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education, and protection. At Save the Children, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most. In Papua New Guinea, Save the Children currently implement programs in the sectors of health, education, child protection, child rights governance and livelihoods. The Child Nutrition and Social Protection Project is an 18-month project implemented from March 2025 to December 2026 in the provinces of East New Britain and Simbu. We have the following vacancies:

Deputy Team Lead – Technical

Where you come in:

Reporting to the Senior Health and Nutrition Program Manager, the Deputy Team Leader – Technical will lead the implementation of evidence-based nutrition and health interventions aimed at improving child nutrition outcomes and strengthening social protection systems at country-level. The Deputy Team Leader – Technical will provide technical expertise, coordinate health and nutrition field activities, and ensure effective monitoring and reporting of health and nutrition activities. This role ensures alignment with national health priorities and World Bank guidelines, child nutrition and social protection principles and impact indicators to driving measurable improvements in child health outcomes and system strengthening.

Key Areas of Accountability

Technical Support & Implementation

• Support the implementation of health and nutrition activities across all implementation areas. Develop and oversee the Save the Children in PNG’s health and nutrition strategy, ensuring integration with health and social protection systems.
• Lead multi-sectoral coordination with government agencies, NGOs, and donor partners.
• Ensure timely execution of programming activities across provinces, with at least 50 percent of time committed to field visits across Simbu and East New Britain each quarter.
• Design and implement community-based nutrition programs targeting children under five (5) years and their care providers including pregnant/lactating women.
• Provide technical guidance on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), micronutrient supplementation, and growth monitoring to Village Health Assistants (VHAs) and Community Development Workers (CDWs).
• Assist in the rollout of nutrition-sensitive social protection interventions (e.g., conditional cash transfers linked to health visits).

Capacity Building

• Lead training programs for health workers, targeting ≥80 percent coverage of frontline staff in priority districts.
• Ensure ≥70 percent of health personnel across the implementation provinces and wards timely implement and align the services to integrated nutrition services.
• Develop culturally appropriate IEC (Information, Education, Communication) materials for nutrition awareness campaigns.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Assessment, and Learning (MEAL)

• Analyze nutrition-related data to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Oversee data collection and reporting systems to track nutrition indicators.
• Ensure 100 percent timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports with validated data.
• Monitor progress toward reducing child stunting and wasting.
• Timely submission to project reports, donor updates, and learning briefs.
• Guide the development and dissemination of culturally appropriate IEC materials.
• Track improvements in caregiver knowledge and practices through periodic KAP surveys.
• Ensure data quality and ethical standards are met for nutrition sensitive indicators.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the Senior Health and Nutrition Program Manager for donor engagement efforts with the World Bank and other development partners, ensuring alignment with project goals and national health priorities.
• Prepare high-quality donor briefs, concept notes, and funding proposals, contributing to resource mobilization for nutrition and social protection initiatives.
• Support the Senior Health and Nutrition Program Manager in donor engagements and national forum representations across technical working groups, and inter-agency coordination platforms.
• Maintain strong relationships with government ministries, including Health, Social Welfare, and Finance, to ensure policy coherence and institutional support.
• Track and report on donor satisfaction and engagement metrics, work with Program Development and Quality team identify and pursue co-financing opportunities with bilateral donors, philanthropic organizations, and private sector partners.

General

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Embody the Save the Children values in practice of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. Work according to Save the Children’s mandate and child focus.
• Work according to any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Child protection and safeguarding requirements

• Maintain a child safe environment at the workplace and safeguard children’s rights, acting in the best interests of children at all times.
• Maintain compliance with Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and PSEAH policies and reporting processes among staff and volunteers.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating highest standards of behaviour towards children in private and professional life.
• Never abuse the position of trust that comes with being a part of the Save the Children family.
• Maintain a safe and positive relationship at all times when working with children and young people.
• Respond to any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child in a program in accordance with internal reporting processes.
• Support the implementation of CNSP Component 1/2 activities across all project areas. Develop and oversee the SCPNGs nutrition strategy, ensuring integration with health and social protection systems.
• Lead multi-sectoral coordination with government agencies, NGOs, and donor partners

• Ensure timely execution of program activities across provinces, with ≥90% of planned field visits completed quarterly

• Design and implement community-based nutrition programs targeting children under two and pregnant/lactating women
• Provide technical guidance on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), micronutrient supplementation, and growth monitoring
• Assist in the rollout of nutrition-sensitive social protection interventions (e.g., conditional cash transfers linked to health visits)

Person Specification

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. Here are some of the specific skills and experiences you’ll bring in this role:

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Nutrition, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in health/nutrition programming, with at least three (3) years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience working with donor-funded projects, preferably World Bank or UN agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of PNG’s health system and cultural context.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analytics (e.g., DHIS2, Excel, Kobo Toolbox).
• Passion for improving child health and nutrition outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas and adapt to challenging environments.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Tok Pisin or local languages is an asset.

Sounds interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. To Apply: Submit your cover letter indicating your suitable Position and your updated resume not more than 2x pages and send to: [email protected]

The Hiring Manager

Save the Children

CHM Corporate Park One Building

Level 1, Suite 6 - 7

P O Box 503, Boroko

National Capital District

Applications close on Monday 17^th November 2025, please note applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close prior to the deadline. So, we encourage you to apply soon

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.