Main Duties & Responsibilities

Program Planning and Implementation

• Ensure baseline and end line health facility assessments are conducted before technical and logistical support started and at the end of the project period and produce well-articulated assessment report  
• Ensure that Concern’s health & nutrition emergency project is of good quality and is reaching international standards for performance Continuously monitor the nutritional status of vulnerable sections of the population in south wollo project woredas through data collection and information sharing.
• To build and strengthen the capacity of key project stakeholders at Kebele and Woreda level through training, monitoring and follow up health and nutrition emergency projects.
• Conduct assessment and identify health and nutrition related problems of the target community/Woreda and develop appropriate and workable activity plan and implement accordingly,
• Participate in the review of the planned activity and propose /plan new appropriate activity in Health and Nutrition sector based on the actual problems of the community;
• Prepare detail implementation plan and modality /guideline for Health and Nutrition related emergency activities based on the main document and ensure its implement with standard quality as per the agreed time table.
• Design appropriate implementation modalities and program approach to strengthen sustainability factors;
• Initiate and introduce innovative ideas/approaches and implementation modalities based on the local context into the Health and Nutrition related intervention;
• Promote and ensure the active participation & initiatives of target affected HHs and local community using all possible methods in all aspects of health and nutrition program emergency activities;
• Conduct capacity building training for the staff under his/her supervision on various Health and Nutrition related topics based on the assessment to ensure quality implementation;
• Prepare technical and supportive supervision plan based on the need assessment for staff under her/his supervision and implement and report on time;
• Build, in collaboration with concerned units, the capacity of key stakeholders so as to implement the program/project effectively and efficiently;

Reporting

• Prepare and submit periodic quality progress reports on Health and Nutrition sector (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annually and donor reports);
• Collect and document all progress in the implementation of activities (at activity, output and impact level) and maintain project data, record and documents;
• Collect and document appropriate data using Data base on time and prepare and share report for all concerned;
• Conduct case studies and share findings;

Financial Management

• Under the guidance of program manager responsible to control the budget allocated to the sector and ensure that activities are implemented according to quality required and agreed plans.
• Responsible for ensuring proper, efficient and timely utilization of allocated program/project budget, including purchasing of materials;
• Participate and give appropriate input for Health and Nutrition Sector in Budget Revision time;

HR

• Provide technical and supervision support or coach field staffs under his/her supervision to build their capacity to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities;
• Prepare and conduct trainings for employees of Concern and key stakeholders that involve in the project design, implementation, M & E;
• Work closely with good team sprit with other staff;

Networking and Integration

• Establish strong linkage and collaboration with zone and Woreda Health Office in the implementation of health and Nutrition activities.
• Create appropriate linkage; working procedures and information sharing with other program staff and external stakeholders.
• Integrate the sector with other sectors of Concern program staff and concerned stakeholders;

Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E)

• Develop participatory program/project monitoring plan in collaboration with program manager & MEAL team; and internalize and implement the action plan accordingly
• Facilitate and participate planned monitoring sessions in the implementation of Health /Nutrition Sector
• Conduct and document project learning reviews;

Mainstreaming

• Design and create appropriate methods/ways and implement to mainstream all cross cutting issues like Accountability, gender, inequality, HIV/AIDS, DRR and controlling the spread of COVID-19 in line with Concern Worldwide – Ethiopia guideline.
• Ensure that all cross cutting issues like accountability, gender, inequality, HIV/AIDS, DRR, are mainstreamed in the implementation of Health and Nutrition activity;
• Aware and provide appropriate technical support to Health and Nutrition staff under her/his supervision in mainstreaming of all cross cutting issues in the implementation of FIM activity.

Emergency response

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

Gender Equity

• Ensure that all HR policies and procedures relating to Concern Ethiopia’s gender equality strategy are implemented
• Ensure that all gender sensitive policies and procedures are fully adhered to during recruitment processes and targeting of beneficiaries
• Contribute to promoting a gender sensitive working environment within Concern Ethiopia

 Accountability 

In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS): 

• Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
• Work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behavior is disseminated among programme participants and communities. 

Job Requirement

Person Specification:

• BSc degree in (public health or Nutrition) with minimum 5 years relevant experience, 
• MPH in General public Health or MPH in Nutrition and 3 years relevant experience and the candidate should have the below trainings         
• TOT/basic training on CMAM surge approach
• TOT on the revised Acute Malnutrition Guideline
• Preferred to have basic training/TOT on Infant and Young Child feeding (IYCF)
• Experience on SQUEAC and SMART surveys is advantageous

Competencies:

• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for target beneficiaries.
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and working with Project stakeholders
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Good negotiation skill with government and other agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to work under pressure

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
• 20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18weeks(unpaid) parental leave

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit with this vacancy via: CLICK HERE

• Please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.