PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Growth through Nutrition Activity (2016-2022), led by Save the Children International (SCI), supports implementation of the multi sectoral National Nutrition Program II (NNP II) and the One WaSH National Program (OWNP) in more than 110 woredas in Amhara, Oromiya, Sidama, SNNP and Tigray regions. To help sustain effective implementation of such multi sectoral programs and recent gains against malnutrition under a comprehensive policy framework, Growth through Nutrition closely works with GoE at policy and strategy levels. The project played role in the national Food and Nutrition Policy, from its inception to endorsement, and it continues providing support to the ongoing development of the Food and Nutrition Strategy as well as establishment and strengthening of nutrition governance mechanisms emanating from the national policy.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Multi sectoral Food and Nutrition Programming Advisor will be responsible to provide technical assistance that enables smooth transition of MoA and MoH towards implementation of the Food and Nutrition Policy and Strategy of Ethiopia, while continuing to implement their sector-specific major nutrition related activities. The role will support MoH and MoA with sector-specific activities along agreed and proportionally allocated time, strengthen their intersectoral coordination for nutrition, and ensure their smooth transition towards their role under the new Food and Nutrition governing structure. The role replaces individual advisory roles previously seconded at MoH and MoA thus serving as a withdrawal strategy for the project, which aims towards gradual self-reliance of both sectors in terms of nutrition programming.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: the State Minister of MoH, Chair of the NNCB; and Growth through Nutrition CoP, state Minister of MoA, Co-chair of the NNCB
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: none
Role Dimensions:
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
1. Identify sectoral roles in implementation of Food and Nutrition initiatives including possible new phase of NNP, in line with national and sector-specific strategic plans of MoA and MoH
2. Identify gaps in organizational nutrition structure and technical team competence to implement multi sectoral linkage roles under the new food and nutrition strategy
3. Support the two sectors and relevant stakeholders address identified gaps that hinder multi sectoral interventions as per agreed plans
4. Supports the establishment of strong governance and accountability mechanisms to implement multi sectoral nutrition activities
5. Enhance culture of proper documentation, reporting and sharing of food and nutrition activities implementation
KEY DELIVERABLES OF THE ROLE:
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
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Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.