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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Project Officer-Nutrition

The Role:

The Project Officer will oversee the field level implementation of Nutrition project activities in target location as per national and international standards. The Nutrition Officer will also be responsible for the supervision and support of nutrition supervisors and works closely with commodity team to ensure the commodities received from WFP are managed properly. The Project Officer will also focus on capacity building and technical support for staff, partners, and community members, enhancing overall nutrition outcomes and promoting sustainable practices in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation;

Oversee quality and timely implementation of project activitiesSupport nutrition coordinator in the development of project management tools at the start of nutrition projectsSupport the Project Coordinator in reviewing and updating project management tools on monthly basis monitor progress towards achieving the targetsOversee the implementation of project activities as per the timeline set on the Detail Implementation Plan(DIP).Ensure that all requests for required project input (from WFP as GIK or procured by WV) are placed on time and items are availed in all project sitesSupport IYCF and BCC activities by supporting and building the capacity of community nutrition workersEnsure effective implementation and coordination of projectEnsure that nutrition activities for TSFP/MCHN, BSFP & OTP, pregnant and lactating are implementation according to work plansEnsure that those admitted in the program are immunized according to the MOH approved scheduleEnsure nutrition guidelines are maintained in all TSFP/BSFP/MCH /SC/TB clinics and outreach stationsProvide supervision of TSFP/BSFP/MCH /SC/TB staff using the supervision check listEnsure children with medical complications are referred to the stabilization centerProvide the accountability of TSFP/BSFP/MCH /SC/TB suppliesEnsure TSFP/BSFP/MCH /SC/TB cards and register books are being properly filled in and IMAM guideline is being used to treat children

Monitoring and Evaluation; 

Conduct monthly supportive supervision to nutrition program sites using supervision checklist and produce quality report with action points.Monitor and support the nutrition supervisors in monitoring of nutrition activities and activities of community nutrition workersParticipate in joint monitoring visits by Ministry of Health (MOH) officials, donor agencies or world vision management teamsActive participation and support assessments and project M&E activities in the project sites

Quality and Timely Reporting;

 Ensure that all health facilities have the required data recording and reporting toolsEnsure that all the staff working in the health facilities and their supervisors have adequate understanding of the reporting and recording formats and the importance of accurate reportingEnsure all health centers are submit quality nutrition and commodity movement reports on timely mannerProjected beneficiary figures are calculated and submitted to commodity team on monthly basisSupport the Project Manager/Coordinator in producing and submitting quality PMIT and MMR report on monthly basis 

Capacity Building

Conduct training workshops as per planned timeline, budget and qualityEnsure quality training report is compiled and submitted for all trainings conducted in the target locationsConduct regular on-job training for MOH nutrition staff and community Nutrition Workers to address the findings of supervision and document the trainings in the supervision reports

Finance and Budget Management

Ensure Payment requests for MOH seconded staff and community volunteers is initiated on time with all the required documents as per World Vision standardsBusiness Cash advance to facilitate field activities is requested and cleared on time as per the finance guidelines.

Representation and internal & external coordination

Conduct meeting with community leaders and health committees during supervision visits to get feedback on the quality of the program and update them on the progress of activitiesParticipate in internal program integration and coordination meetings with other WVI sectors to ensure program integrationParticipate in the internal QRM and present the progress of project activities against targets

Essential:

Bachelor Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition or any other related fields.At least 3 years’ experience in managing health/nutrition projects preferably maternal and child health services.Project management experience is an added advantageExperience in the management of health services in humanitarian organizationSolid experience in training and capacity building experience, particularly using participatory approaches and methods in for trainingProfessional experience related to behavior change communication and health promotion projectsExperience in writing donor and internal reportsGood computer skill especially Microsoft office. Data management experience is an added advantageGood knowledge of WFP programme design and implementation including SCOPE registration, nutrition, relief projects and referral pathways

Working Environment:

The position is field-based in Luuq, Jubaland State with frequent travel to field operation areas required.

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries, and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them. World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

 Female candidates are encouraged to apply

NB: When applying only attach your merged application letter and CV

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only