As an International Christian Humanitarian Development organization, World Vision Ethiopia (WVE) is trusted to deliver integrated programs with target communities through its 51 Area programs (APs) located in seven regional states of the country. WVE envisions a thriving organization where our strong leadership at all levels results in improved delivery of results for children.

  Purpose of the position:

The position holder will manage and coordinate the implementation of emergency nutrition response [CMAM/IMAM, IYCF_E, TSFP, and family MUAC], Liaise and established contacts at the woreda level with government health officials, DRMFSS, NGOs, and UN agencies (WFP, WHO, and UNICEF) [Networking, Partnering, and External Representation role], assist assessment in the field as part of field preparation, field supervision Identify best/promising practices and success stories for documentation and dissemination and maintain situational awareness of actual and potential hazards at the local level and bring to the attention of AP and head office

Major Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate the implementation of emergency Nutrition response

• Implement effectively CMAM and IMAM nutrition program in line with humanitarian standards under the 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 training
• 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 training 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 are implemented with high quality. 
• Follow up timely request, approval, procurement, and distribution of the project logistics, supply, and equipment
• Follow up utilization of project commodities, logistics and equipment
• Review and submit regular monthly reports and monthly CMAM database report (using CMAM Offline database) 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

Networking, Partnering, and External Representation

• Liaise and established contacts at Zonal and woreda level with government health officials, 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 the local level and bring to the attention of AP and head office
• Guide community hazard vulnerability analysis in the area of health and nutrition
• Solve problems under emergency conditions

Job Requirements

• Minimum five years working experience with NGOs in emergency nutrition programs; 
• 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
• Knowledge of Red Cross/Red Crescent Code of Conduct, WV’s disaster management cycle, and Sphere standard
• Demonstrated skills in CMAM/IMAM program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Knowledge, training, and experience in the management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
• Experience in cascading family MUAC approach 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong adherence to World Vision values
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours, and out of assigned implementation area
• Excellent training and facilitation skills, and Negotiations skills
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, and integrity
• Prepared to live and work in a remote and uncertain security environment
• Very Good in oral and written in English and local language (Afan Oromo)

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: field-based
• Travel: travel to nutrition rehabilitation centers including over the weekends
• On call: 25%  

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to Write Position Title on the subject line and attach the Current CV with three references & fill the employment application form which can be found here) and email before the closing date of this announcement to Recruitment_ethiopia@wvi.org.

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