Manage the technical aspects of CMAM programme, staff and budget management.
Assess 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 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.
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
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
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
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.