Senior Nutrition Officer 62 views1 application

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: (Essential functions, quality/quantity expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised

·Manage the technical aspects of the CMAM programme including staff and budget management.

 Assess the training needs of the CMAM team and conduct/ request for training as appropriate

·         Co-ordinate the activities of each supervisor.  Conduct appraisals of each supervisor’s work performance every three months.

·         Report directly to the NPM ensuring that all problems are conveyed in a timely manner.

·         Assist in nutrition surveys, which includes logistics, cluster sampling, organisation of the teams, survey methodology,

·         With the supervisors, arrange the distribution and transport schedules and submit them to the relevant departments one week in advance.

·         Ensure that the OTP, TSFP, BSFP and SC teams have all food and equipment that they require for each distribution.

·         Ensure that the sub stores are correctly maintained for the safe storage of food and report.

·         Ensure the accurate records of the stock are taken these include the type, source and location of food related to the programme.

·         Monitor the effectiveness of the programme and report monthly on all nutrition activities.  Submit the report to the DNPM by the 28th of each month.

·         Prepare Monthly, quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with supervisors and zone representative.

·         Collaborate with other programme sectors in sharing information and ideas ensuring that the implementation of the nutrition programme complements other emergency and development activities within the programme.

·         Provide technical support and training where required to all team members.

·         Generate ideas to strengthen the development of the nutrition unit.

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

·         Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.

·         Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.

·         Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.  Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications

·         Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in course of work.

·         Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

·         Ability to read, analyse and interpret data and familiarity with nutrition surveys (Coverage, standard and KAP surveys).

·         Strong organizational skills.

·         Ability and willingness to travel and work in areas where the project is implemented

·         Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming

·         Prepare detailed implementation plan and share with all woreda base staffs

·         Ensure implementation of all health planned activities upon expected quality and schedule at all levels.

·         Follow up of project implementation through organizing regular update

·         Represent IMC in any meeting organized at project site.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required; provide 6-8 requirements)

·         Degree in nutrition, public health nursing and/ related training.

·         Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

·         At least 2-5  years’ experience of managing a CMAM programme or working in a supervisory role related to CMAM & IYCF activities

·         Good understanding of SMART methodology for Nutrition surveys

·         Experience with training of staff in CMAM and IYCF

·         Ability to read and interpret nutrition reports

·         Flexible with ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations

·         Experience in leading nutritional surveys using SMART methodology

·         Good communication skills; Oral and written with fluency in written and spoken English

·          Experience in Gambella area is a plus.