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Under the supervision of the Field Site Coordinator the Nutrition Program Manager plays a crucial role in planning, organizing, supervising, and implementation of a nutrition program. He/she will be responsible for mentor and supervise the Nutrition team to promote high quality nutrition implementation approaches. They will conduct various trainings on nutrition protocols, SMART surveys, and supportive supervision activities. They will perform assigned management duties closely working with other internal departments, to coordinate nutrition program activities.
This is a Technical, middle management position that works very closely with the Program Coordinator in Addis Ababa, with a focus on comprehensive implementation of nutrition project activities. The Nutrition Program Manager is a program team member who will fully participate in key decision making for the nutrition program. The role has a significant administrative focus on comprehensive planning and quality delivery of nutrition activities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical
Ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the Nutrition program (OTP and TSFP), against set objectives, targets, work plans.
Ensure quality delivery of Outpatient treatments for SAM and MAM in children under five years of age
Conduct field assessments, identifying potential needs, designing, and implementing response plans.
Mentor and coach, the nutrition teams in treatment protocols, conducting supportive supervision, and provide refresher training on CMAM.
Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager on trainings and implementation for Nutrition Surveys (e.g., SMART, SQUEAC, KAP)
Support regular nutrition programme evaluations, rapid assessments identifying needs and making practical recommendations on to address them.
Enhance integration of nutrition activities with other key health programs and coordinate with the health Program team on establishing strong BCC and outreach activities.
Facilitate the conducting of IYCF program Advocacy with relevant Stakeholders for IYCF-E programme activities.
Project Management
Lead the nutrition team and working with the Nutrition Programme Officer supervise nutrition program implementation.
Oversee nutrition job description reviews, recruitment, orientation, and performance reviews for the nutrition team.
Develop nutrition activity work plans based on the program annual work plan and implement activities in a timely manner.
Ensure that implementation of nutrition activities is well coordinated withal planned activities.
Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team in compiling monthly nutrition reports quarterly analysis trends and how to improve quality of reporting.
Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to review nutrition reporting indicators and reporting tools.
Coordinate with the senior Logistics and procurement team improve supply chain management and accountability for nutrition supplies.
In consultation with technical leads, contribute to development of nutrition project proposals and project budgets.
Representation
Participate in relevant coordination meetings, collaborate and build strong relationships with other implementing partners in the region
Support local program supervision visits from donors, RHB or authorities or any other relevant parties as necessary.
Perform other duties as organizational assigned.
Job Requirements
Master degree in Nutrition, Public Health or related discipline preferred and have strong Emergency Nutrition program intervention experience .
Demonstrated 3 years plus in program and budget management experience.
Experience in conduction nutrition surveys (SMART surveys)
High competency with Microsoft Excel, other packages such as ENA.
Experience working with donor-funded project.
Previous experience working in volatile security area, particularly considering in current Amhara region security situation
Excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills
Ability to work in a challenging environment with few support services.
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and spoken communication in Amharic and English.
Willingness to work in a high volatile and fragile security area, with common incidences of insecurity.
Patience and flexibility when working with people.
Knowledge in basic security & communications training
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through THIS LINK On before November 3rd, 2025
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Note: IMC is an equal opportunity employer and hence candidates from all backgrounds: religion, ethnic groups, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc. are all encouraged to apply.
