ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: (Essential functions, quality/quantity expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised).
1, Assessment, program development and management
. Assess the immediate lifesaving nutrition interventions needed and determine the cause of the acute malnutrition in the emergency response and formulate appropriate responses that will address the cause both in emergency, transition and development phases.
· Assess the immediate lifesaving nutrition interventions needed (such as CMAM) in addition to the prevention activities (ENA, IFE, etc) that need to be implemented at the same time.
· Effective implementation of IMC’s Emergency and long-term Nutrition Projects within the frame work of pertinent national/area nutrition policy, strategy and guidelines.
. Lead Gambella field office Nutrition Program in the development of proposal’s, implementation strategies, with support from national nutrition team.
·Lead the whole nutrition team in Gambella for effective implementation of the projects with clear JD and deliverables both for preventative and therapeutic nutrition program across five camps.
· Ensure observance & respect the dignity of beneficiaries, careers and members of the community always
· Provide direct hands-on technical support to Nutrition Technical Staffs and IMC partners to effectively and innovatively manage emergency nutrition projects with focus on key technical areas
·Ensure that emergency nutrition and related projects are technically sound, environmentally friendly, socially and cultural acceptable
· Coordinate International Medical Corp’s nutrition response and recovery activities across a wide range of actors, donors, host governments, UN and NGO partners to ensure consistency of programming.
· Strong negotiation skill with the partners, Government officials’ refugee, refugee and host community.
· Actively participate and represent IMC in Gambella field office -based nutrition Cluster meetings.
· Develop the nutrition program strategies, with support from country office Nutrition and food security program manager for the specific emergency response.
· contribute the development of emergency response proposals to be submitted by International Medical Corps and ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector.
· Be fully aware of national government policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders in nutrition sector
. Regularly assess the implications for IMC’s program me and priorities of any changes in the operating environment in Nutrition sector and report on these to the internal fora as required.
Develop and supervise the implementation of effective community- based mobilization strategies to prevent acute malnutrition, ensure community participation and maximize coverage, Lead the nutrition community mobilization and IYCF staff for the proper planning and utilization of budget and other resources under the nutrition program.
· Actively participate in Nutrition surveys at the Community level (KAP, SMART, Causal Analysis, Barriers analysis, and Coverage surveys) when need arises.
· Ensure development of core skills and competencies in Nutrition and IYCF/ECD activities for IMC staff in the project offices
Experience in leading implementing and managing Cash based intervention in refugee camp.
2, Logistics and budget management
· Follow the logistic issues in relation to nutrition including preparing procurement plans, raising purchase orders and following the status of procurement and finally leading the proper utilization of procured nutrition items (collaborating with IMC logistics department, ARRA, UNHCR, UNICEF and WFP)
· Plan for direct program budgets, closely monitor program budgetary expenditures, follow pipeline updates from finance team, advice and guide the nutrition team as well as lead in budget revisions/realignment as may be required.
· Ensure smooth phase out in each nutrition projects in the area during project phase out period
· Lead the senior nutrition officers and other nutrition staff for the proper planning and utilization of budget and other resources under the nutrition program
3, Reporting and M/E
In liaison with IMC M&E, plan, coordinate and prepare Gamebella implementation and assessment/survey reports and ensure quality and timely reports are submitted to next level.
Regularly submit reports to IMC Addis office as per the reporting schedule and draft assist the compilation of intermediate and final donor reports
Host nutrition program visitors from donors, IMC country office appropriately present accomplishments to the visitors.
Monitor the day to day implementation of nutrition program activities as per the detail implementation plan and project agreement with the donor, ARRA and UNHCR/WFP.
4, Representation, capacity building and coordination
Actively represent International Medical Corps in nutrition sector discussions and activities, serve as nutrition sector resource person, and display technical and organizational leadership in sectoral activity commensurate with the role as a primary resource person for nutrition on the International Medical Corps working areas.
Asses and identify training needs and provide relevant trainings to the nutrition team members when necessary and Provide technical support and training where required to all team members and partners
Coordinate with Addis Ababa Nutrition program staff for technical issues on regular basis
Strengthen partnerships, institutional linkages and working relationships with other sectors in all five camps.
Build the capacity of Community Nutrition outreach agents (COA’s) and committees to deliver quality service and undertake participatory monitoring of the implementation of the project works and record lessons and reports.
5, Additional Tasks:
Collaborate effectively and efficiently with other actors working in Jewi camp
Be flexible and be able to give assistance with different activities not included in this primary JD
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
· 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, analyses 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 senior nutrition officers
· 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)
Masters’ level degree in Nutrition or MPH with extensive nutrition background
Over five years work experience in nutrition work and implementation of nutrition intervention program, including community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation aspects.
Considerable experience on community management of acute malnutrition in refugee communities/camp setting
Experience of managing human resource with diverse background under minimal supervision and support
Experience of and commitment to utilizing participatory approaches
Understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
Proven ability and experience in planning and conducting formal training session on nutrition including CMAM, IYCF and cash based intervention
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathies with children and their care takers.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustration.
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
Ability to live and work within a team and respect the rules of collective living
Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political, religious issues
Familiarity with donors and donor procedures helpful.
Strong report writing and computer skills
Fluent in written and spoken English
Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles.
Experience in Gambella refugee camp is a plus
Speaking of Nuer language has an added value