Major Responsibilities

Project Planning and Coordination

• To closely coordinate and collaboration with WFP, local authorities and other key stakeholders to ensure effective start up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the project.
• Offer technical support, guidance and capacity building other BSFP/TSFP staffs (Distribution Monitors and Community Nutrition Volunteers) on effective implementation of TSFP/BSFP project at field level.
• Network with other non-government organizations working in Nutrition and health at the governorate and district level and share notes and where necessary plan jointly.
• Attend all BSFP/TSFP related coordination meetings/forums at governorate/district level and offer feedback to other staff and the line supervisor.
• Work closely with General Food Distribution Team to ensure smooth implementation of BSFP/TSFP component in an integrated manner.

Project Implementation and Monitoring

• Support TSFP/BSFP staffs to ensure timely registration of project beneficiaries and issuance of proper project identification documents.
• Timely request of all required BSFP/TSFP nutrition commodities on monthly basis or as advised to ensure timely dispatch and distribution to avoid missing any cycle.
• Monitoring and tracking all BSFP/TSFP nutrition commodities issued to ensure they reaches the intended final distribution points and that the same reaches the intended beneficiaries.
• Make frequent field supervisory visits in the targeted districts and Food Distribution Sites (FDPs) to ensure that BSFP/TSFP activities are implemented as per the Project

Proposals and the laid down guidelines.

•  Regular capacity building of other BSFP/TSFP staff on proper implementation of BSFP/TSFP project.
• Help set objectives for the staff reporting to him/her and review them regularly to ensure they are achieved.

Staff management and coordination

• Oversee all staff under the BSFP/TSFP project management including capacity building, ongoing performance evaluations, management, general well-being, work schedules, discipline etc. in co-ordination operation and P&C in accordance with World Vision policies and guidelines.
• Ensure that staff responsibilities are clearly defined and understood, with performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored.
• Adhere to and ensure Security Protocols are followed by Nutrition teams both when in Office and field areas.
• Organize regularly evaluation meetings of team members
• Take appropriate measures in case of conflict and breach of policies in liaison with P&C

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

Report Preparation & Submission

• Compile and submit on timely manner both WFP/donor reports with assistance from other appropriate project staff i.e. monthly BSFP/TSFP Officers reports, monthly progress report, WFP Cooperating Partner Report, Stock Report, Quarterly/Annual donor reports.
• Provide regular and timely updates to the Head Office Nutrition Specialist and the rest of the project team on progress, priorities and constraints both verbally and in writing.
• Compile documentation of best practices and lessons learnt within the organization and with other stakeholders in your project areas.
• Maintain proper filing systems and storage of all project documents, reports and other relevant technical materials (both hard and soft copies)

Job Requirements

• Master’s in public health or Nutrition or related field with Bachelors in Nutrition or health science experience in CMAM/CTC/BSFP/TSFP and IYCF

 Certificates on:

• ToT training in Acute Malnutrition 2019 revised guideline
• ToT training in revised 2019 IMAM guideline
• Certificate of training on SPHERE standards
• Trained on Family MUAC approach
• SMART survey ToT/basic training

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