Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Job Description

Project design, implementation and reporting

• Ensure the technical soundness, appropriateness and general quality in project design and planning
• Provide leadership into the project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; assess the  outputs, outcomes and impact of program interventions and activities in the program unit.
• Oversee project implementation
• Prepare and develop in consultation with appropriate stakeholders annual work plans and project plans.
• Under the Country Lead leadership contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of financial resources, including review and check project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and implementing cost control measures.
• Ensure M&E and learning in close collaboration with the M&E team.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting and documenting of  project  activities including preparation of quarterly/yearly program progress reports; 
• Ensure the mainstreaming of CP, Inclusion and DRR in your program area.

·       Provide timely coordination and guidance in the delivery of  health programs  

       Policy engagement and networking

• Serve as a principal representative to regional health thematic networks and clusters to promote effective program implementation, to create collaborative and positive partnerships and alliances, and to influence policy that maximizes the impact of the country program.
• Establish links and good relationships with relevant government authorities, NGOs, academic and research institutions and the media, in the area of health to draw information and knowledge for program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Makes follow up and proper documentation of regional government policies, strategies and plans with respect to education.

     Partnership development and strengthening

• Periodically collect information on information about other organisations working within the region to gain institution knowledge of the environment.
• In support of the regional manager, manage the parternship in a holistic and reciprocal manner.
• Make it their business to know about othe rorgnisation in the region.
• Seeks opportunities for different kinds of partnership for enhanced quality program implementation.
• Provide support to partner staff, coaching for results and support to the health thematic area team as well as in their individual development and performance management.
• Facilitates communication and interaction between partners/collaborators and Program Unit finance team. 

Dealing with Problems:

Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required solving them

·       Resolves challenges which typically occur in health programme management at the PA level, while introducing innovations as needed to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable operating environment while ensuring Plan systems and policies are adhered to.

·       Coordinates the PULT program portfolio to ensure the highest level of project quality and its link with the overall country program. This will encompass strengthening accountability, planning, management, adherence to policies and procedures, and promoting a culture for delivery of results, both short and long term. 

Job Requirement

Educational Qualification and Experience

·       Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years relevant experience of which at least three years’ experience with NGOs.

·       Demonstrated experience in the management of health projects. 

 Knowledge

·       Knowledge of the education sector

·       In-depth knowledge of project cycle management and child centred community development  programming

·       Knowledge of development issues, trends, challenges and opportunities and implications to community development

·       Knowledge of effective participatory Monitoring, Evaluation and Research systems and processes

Skills Specific to the Post

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with colleagues.

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation

·       Strong negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills.

·       Numeracy and the ability to interpret financial data, in order to understand budgetary processes including planning, monitoring and reporting.

·       Ability to analyze information and evaluate options including planning skills

·       Proficient in computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications. 

·       Commitment to Plan Ethiopia Values:

·       Integrity, Unity/Oneness, Accountability, Excellence , Embracing Change, Speed/Agility

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

1.              Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

2.              Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

3.              Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

4.              Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

5.              Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

1.              Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

2.              Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

3.              Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

4.              Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We work well together

1.              Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

2.              Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

3.              Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

4.              Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

 We are inclusive and empowering

 5.              Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

6.              Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

7.              Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

8.              Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.