Concern Worldwide CMAM Senior Project Officer for Integrated Emergency Nutrition and WASH Response Jobs in Ethiopia
Concern Worldwide CMAM Senior Project Officer for Integrated Emergency Nutrition and WASH Response Jobs in Ethiopia
Job purposeThe purpose of this position is to ensure that the Integrated Emergency Nutrition project implementation is in line with donor requirements, the country protocols and international standards through effective technical support to Health Workers at HFs and ensuring quality CMAM service with maximum coverage.
The CMAM officer is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of CMAM, in particular responsible for management of Sever Acute Malnutrition in OTPs and SC including cross cutting issues like accountability, gender, inequality, HIV/AIDS, DRR and controlling the spread of COVID-19.
Main duties and responsibilities
Technical Support and Facilitation
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 the OTP/SC components of the Integrated Emergency Nutrition project is of good quality and is reaching international standards for performance with support from the project manager
Support staff development through coaching and mentoring to enhance the capacity of project and MoH staff
Participate in nutrition and coverage surveys and other assessments as needed
Ensure referrals and linkage between the TSFP and OTP/SC CMAM components
In collaboration with MoH staff, plan, organize and facilitate SAM management training to health center / health post staff
Ensure the OTP and SC program to run through the existing MOH structure
Support HFs and HWs for proper management of OTP/SC stocks, monitor rates of consumption and ensure supplies are ordered on timely manner
Coordination and networking
In collaboration with project team leader, facilitate and participate regularly at Woreda level health and nutrition taskforce meetings to be chaired by the Woreda health office and/or Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Office/DPPO
Establish and maintain smooth working relationships with Concern staff, government bodies and other stakeholders
Planning, Reporting and Accountability
Prepare monthly progress reports and any other required documentation for submission to the Project team leader/manager
Ensure and support the Woreda Health Office (WoHO) staff in reporting, recording and supply management of OTP and SC program
Ensure weekly and monthly reports are submitted to the project manager using appropriate format (narrative and statistics with database)
Report any problems in a timely manner to the Project team
leader/Manager
Ensure that program participants and stakeholders have clear information about the program activities as appropriate and relevant to them.
At all times, adhere to policies and guidelines of Concern.
Support on cascading induction on mainstreaming gender, protection, accountability, HIV/AIDS, and equality to other project staff.
Ensure proper documentation of good practices, success stories, challenges for learning and sharing
Safety and Security
Respect the Ethiopia Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the safety and security of staff working under her/his supervision in line with the Security Management plan (SMP) and Safety First guidelines
Additional Duties
Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of program objectives.
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 Program 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.
Person specification
BSc Degree in Public Health/Nursing with minimum of three years or Diploma in clinical nursing five years relevant experience
Profound experience in CMAM, particularly SAM management
Computer literate
NGO experience in emergency projects is an advantage
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
Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic
Experience in providing training and capacity building for staff
Competencies:
Knowledge of participatory approaches
Ability to work with teams at distance and good team player
Capacity Building skills
Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report
Analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Computer proficiency
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy, please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage:
Ethiojobs.net OR Concern Kombolcha Coordination Office
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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