Major Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate implementation of emergency Nutrition response in the region

• Implement effectively CMAM and IMAM nutrition programme in line with humanitarian standards under guidance of nutrition advisor
• Pilot family MUAC in selected woredas and kebeles
• Properly manage WFP supported TSFP/BSFP programs in selected areas
• Manage and lead SMART survey trainings
• Assess local capacity and ensure programs are integrated into existing health systems where appropriate
• Maintain WV best practices for nutrition programs so as to deliver results according to relevant standards, policies and program strategy
• Establish and maintain links with other relevant sectors in the AP (WASH, livelihoods, etc.)
• Establish links with MoH and relevant cluster activities
• Remain up to date with public health and nutrition policy and guidance and initiatives and ensure dissemination to subordinates  
• Work with line WV staff and partners to guide technical interpretation of technical models
• Coordinate all IMAM and CMAM trainings that will be planned for health workers and health extension workers. 
• Provide technical support to World Vision IMAM/CMAM program activities to ensure that the IMAM/CMAM programs take place according to the project plans and is implemented with high quality. 
• Follow up timely request, approval, procurement and distribution of the project logistics, supply and equipment's
• Follow up utilization of project commodities, logistics and equipment's
• Review and submit regular monthly reports and monthly CMAM database report (using CMAM Offline data base) to AP Manager and Head Office Emergency Nutrition Specialist
• Take part in the project set-up, technical support visit, monitoring visits, surveys and evaluations
• Follow up project progress as per the plan of work closely with the APs and identify minimum support package as part of the project transition
• Take part in CMAM project meetings, workshops, prayer and devotions that will assist for technical and spiritual development

Support the implementation of emergency health response

• Take leadership, support and guide project staff in implementation of emergency health responses
• Initiate action with limited assessment data and information based on context, using an approach which is flexible and thoughtful.
• Implement WV health emergency response models, and prioritize based on the assessment data  
• Plan and program collaboratively in conjunction with related sectors
• Design and manage program budget in collaboration with Finance according to donor requirements and WV standards
• Lead health team to meet programming standards and expectations for implementation of emergency interventions
• Develop health work plans to include regular face-to-face support of field staff
• Design and implement M&E systems for health response
• Ensure effective supervisory mechanisms are in place
• Evaluate health responses on a regular basis and adapt them in line with findings
• Ensure regular program reporting system is in place
• Submit high quality reports to MoH, and head office for health and nutrition responses both narrative and financial, in a timely manner

Networking, Partnering, and External Representation

• Liaise and established contacts at Zonal and woreda level with government health office, DRMFSS, NGOs, and UN agencies (WFP, WHO and UNICEF)
• Regular discussions at Woreda level concerning emergency health and nutrition response in WVE operational areas
• Regularly participate in cluster meetings and other related coordination meetings and ensuring effective information sharing and flow within WVE
• Create & maintain linkages with key implementing & operational partners in emergency Health and Nutrition programming.

Learning and Evidence Base Development, Dissemination and Knowledge Management

• Assist assessment in the field as part of field preparation, field supervision
• Identify best/promising practices and success stories for documentation and dissemination

Disaster Preparedness/HEA

• Maintain situational awareness of actual and potential hazards at local level and bring to attention of AP and head office
• Guide community hazard vulnerability analysis in area of health and nutrition

Solve problems under emergency conditions

Job Requirements

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Master’s degree in public health or nutrition with clinical health background (degree in Public Health or Clinical Nursing) from accredited universities or health colleges

Certificates on:

• ToT training in Acute Malnutrition 2019 revised guideline
• ToT training in revised 2019 IMAM guideline
• Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS)
• Certificate of training on SPHERE standards
• Trained on Family MUAC approach
• SMART survey ToT/basic training

Required Professional Experience:

Minimum five years working experience with NGOs in emergency health and nutrition programs; 

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Knowledge on Standard methods and indicators for assessing nutritional status, including rapid assessment and SMART methodology
• Understanding of IASC Cluster system, including function of Nutrition Cluster
• Knowledge on Red Cross/Red Crescent Code of Conduct, WV’s disaster management cycle and Sphere standards
• Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
• Demonstrated skills in CMAM/IMAM program planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Experience in cascading family MUAC approach 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours, and out of assigned implementation area
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
• Excellent training and facilitation skills, and Negotiations skills
• Strong adherence to World Vision values;
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity and integrity;
• Prepared to live and work in an remote and uncertain security environment
• Fluent in oral and written English and Tigrigna 

Working Environment / Conditions:

• 5 years’ experience in nutrition program management with INGO/NGO/UN and related field experience in IYCF and BSFP/TSFP, from which 2-3years in a coordinator/management position.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Understanding of IASC Cluster system, including function of Nutrition Cluster
• Knowledge on Red Cross/Red Crescent Code of Conduct, WV’s disaster management cycle and Sphere standards
• Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
• Demonstrated skills in CMAM/IMAM program planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours, and out of assigned implementation area
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
• Excellent training and facilitation skills, and Negotiations skills
• Strong adherence to World Vision values;
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity & integrity;
• Prepared to live and work in an remote and uncertain security environment
• Fluent in oral and written English and Tigrigna 

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

•  Willingness to work in SC centers

Physical Requirements

• 100% travel to nutrition rehabilitation centers including over the weekends

Language Requirements

• Speak the local Tigrigna languages  

How to Apply

Interested applicants must require to attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found here) and email before the closing date of this announcement to recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org and or via www.ethiojobs.net  . We will not consider your application unless you mention the position you have applied for.