· Ensure observance & respect the dignity of beneficiaries, careers and members of the community at all times.
· Ensure IYCF-E framework is mainstreamed with other sectors e.g FSL, health, child protection
· Management responsibilities depending on the need on ground, ranging from heading IYCF team/s to coaching, gap-filling, etc.
· Conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of IYCF-ECD program, and identify areas of concern or problems. Submit workable solutions for any problems found.
· 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.
· Document all processes and outputs of capacity building, coordination and management of activities to ensure experiences and lessons are well documented for future reference.
· Serve as a IYCF/ECD resource person in the field office.
· Ensure smooth integration of program quality and accountability standards into daily works.
· Support the recruitment for IYCF_ECD staff in the field level to ensure that IYCF-ECD perspectives are considered.
· Set up a program to support appropriate IYCF-ECD within existing structures and services.
· Ensure IYCF-E framework is mainstreamed with other sectors e.g. FSL, Health, Child Protection;
· Provide training and/or capacity building to IYCF_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 (6-24 months).
· 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 cannot be breastfed due to different reasons.
· Design and/or adapt materials for dissemination on appropriate IYCF practices based on context appropriate key messages.
· Provide input for proposal writing where necessary;
· Prepare situation update reports on IYCF to be included in the situation reports.
· Plan and monitor supply and logistics needs for BFS.
· Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports and analyse prevailing trends in the camps.
· Lead the development of a referral mechanism and locally feasible communication strategies for referrals among IYCF, health and nutrition programs (Reception centre, 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 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 Nutrition unit.
· 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