• Ensure efficiency and results-oriented performance in the IYCF/EDC component of the program
• Ensure IYCF-E framework is mainstreamed with other sectors e.g. FSL, Health, Child Protection;
• Champion on knowledge management by setting up a proper filing system, sharing and application of lessons learned, and expanding use of success stories, and other forms of qualitative data.
• Conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of IYCF-ECD program, and identify areas of concern or problems. Submit workable solutions for any problems found.
• Ensure smooth integration of program quality and accountability standards into daily works
• Ensure observance & respect the dignity of beneficiaries, careers and members of the community at all times.
• Provide direct hand technical support to IYCF/ECD & Agronomist staff under your supervision.
• Document all processes and outputs of capacity building, coordination and management of activities to ensure experiences and lessons are well documented for future reference.
• Develop weekly and monthly work plans that are practical, that will guide the IYCF/ECD team to effectively deliver services to the IYCF/ECD target group of the community, as well monitor the progress of all set project results, verses targets set
• Serve as a IYCF/ECD resource person in the field office.
• Support the recruitment for IYCF_ECD staff in the field level to ensure that IYCF-ECD perspectives are considered.
• Monitor, evaluate and support Sack-gardening project activities
• With the agronomist and ARRA camp program officers select beneficiaries of sack gardening as per the set criteria of selection
• provide trainings on improved vegetable production techniques and water conservation methods
• Train beneficiaries to harvest vegetables with short span twice a month, although other species have a shorter span
• Set up a program to support appropriate IYCF-ECD within existing structures and services.
• Provide training and/or capacity building to ICF_ECD team and to cluster partners to promote consistent good practice.
• Advocate for and/or facilitate provision of the most appropriate complementary food for infants & young children
• Advocate for and/or facilitate provision of appropriate nutritional support for pregnant and lactating women in the emergency-affected population.
• Establish mechanism(s) to ensure appropriate support for targeted infants who can’t breastfed due to different reasons.
• Design and/or adapt materials for dissemination on appropriate IYCF practices based on context appropriate key messages.
• Lead the development of a referral mechanism and locally feasible communication strategies for referrals among IYCF, health and nutrition programs (Reception center, SCs, ANC, PNC, GM, etc.).
• Represent International Medical Corps at Zonal and camp level sectoral coordination meetings.
• Create appropriate links, working procedures and information sharing with ARRA, UNHCR, and other IPs/OPs in the camps.
• Conduct performance appraisals for the team under your supervision.
• Participate in IYCF-KAP surveys and other assessments as needed.
• Uphold the image and values of IMC at all times.
• Report any new developments, problems and challenges encountered in a timely manner to the next concerned level
• Perform other duties assigned by your supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
• closely follow up the day to day management of project site activities and staff (Baby Friendly Spaces, IYCF/ECD counsellors and volunteers)
• Ensure all staff understand and implement programme guidelines used for assessing the mother-child pair, advising the breast feeding option and following up as appropriate
• Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities
• With the IYCF/ECD officers and Outreach staff, develop monthly work plans for the Baby Friendly Space and Care Groups
• Prepare supervision checklist for IYCF, CG and Baby friendly space.
• Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff as required
• Facilitate cross sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent communication and referral between IYCF-E, CMAM, BFS and CG programming
• At field sites, liaise with other humanitarian actors, local authorities as appropriate, to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities
• Under the guidance of the DNPM and NPM, undertake local level advocacy targeting other humanitarian actors, local authorities as appropriate, on assessment and appropriate response to support infant and young child feeding and ECD activities.
• Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports and analyze prevailing trends in the camps.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES.