Summarize in two or three sentences the key elements of the program or department to highlight activities and overall goals This position will have the overall responsibility of coordinating the planning and implementation of all nutrition activities according to PRIME program strategies. Additionally, he/she will be heavily in capacity building and training of different community groups. The nutrition officer will provide training through on site assessment to develop a basic understanding of elements of malnutrition and social and behavior change.
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Describe in a sentence or two the true essence and purpose of this position.
· Assume responsibility for all nutrition activities at the designated field.
· Participate in the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition activities, including nutrition surveys and nutrition awareness raising activities at different sites;
· Develop and maintain excellent relationships with partners, especially Mercy-corps.
· Under the guidance of Nutrition and SBCC field Level technical advisor and SBCC Co-ordinator of mercy-corps provide capacity building and trainings for health workers, health extension workers and community groups.
· Provide regular feedback from key persons and community groups on programme activities.
· Represent Mercy corps in all woredas of Siti zone for all nutrition related activities and other Mercy corps’ delegations as well.
· Provide information for analysis and reporting
· Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
· Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to countrywide strategy development.
· Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.
· Oversee program startup and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
· Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
· Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
· Develop partners’ MoUs and contracts & oversee a training program for program partners.
· Develop program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting and distribution process as well as WASH, psychosocial and capacity building of partners.
· Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
· Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
· Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
· Fulfill Mercy Corps’ Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.
· Ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
· Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.
· Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
· Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.
· Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
· Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
· Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
· As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
· Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
· Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
· Bachelors or Diploma in Public health, nursing, nutrition or other related fields.
· At least 4 years of experience for Bachelor with similar or related projects
· Good communication skills in Somali and English.
· Ability to work in teams
· Ability to work under extreme pressure and willingness to work in remote and stressful work environments
Desirable
· Good knowledge of the area and cultures
· Previous experience with an International/ National NGO on nutrition
· Ability to compile, analyze nutrition data and provide quality accurate reports
· Composed, mature, skillful negotiator and respectful to the local authorities
· Ability to work under minimal supervision and be a self-starter
· Clear knowledge of working planning and delivery of community based trainings
Desirable
· Good knowledge of the area and cultures
· Previous experience with an International/ National NGO on nutrition
· Ability to compile, analyze nutrition data and provide quality accurate reports
· Composed, mature, skillful negotiator and respectful to the local authorities
· Ability to work under minimal supervision and be a self-starter
Clear knowledge of working planning and delivery of community based trainings