Concern Worldwide IYCF Senior Project Officer for Integrated Emergency Nutrition and WASH Response Jobs in Ethiopia
Concern Worldwide IYCF Senior Project Officer for Integrated Emergency Nutrition and WASH Response Jobs in Ethiopia
Job purposeThe purpose of IYCF position is to implement IYCF activities within 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 IYCF/BCC service with maximum coverage.
To build and strengthen the capacity of key agents at community, kebele and woreda level through training, monitoring and follow up of the implementation of IYCF/ BCC and to support target community its integration with other program implemented by Concern and government in the woreda.
The IYCF officer is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of planned activities 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
In coordination with the Programme Manager plan the annual implementation strategy of integration of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) into the other programs in the Woreda
Identify special training needs for IYCF/ BCC for the different groups engaged in this project: key woreda and kebele officials, Development Agents (DA), Health Extension Workers (HEW), Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW), Volunteer Community Health Workers (VCHW), illiterate beneficiaries, school children/community
Review existing IYCF-training documents and develop appropriate training materials together with the Project team leader/project Manager and other technical staff from Concern and organise field tests
Ensure that the training materials are replicable and can be applied to other areas
In coordination with the Project team leader/project Manager plan, coordinate and conduct any kind of training and follow up related to IYCF/ BCC programme and ensure that PLW are regularly attending
Liaise with Health Extension Workers (HEWs) on the planning and implementation of the training and follow up sessions
Integrate IYCF/ BCC activities in to different program implemented in the woreda and organise Entertainment Education (EE), Community Conversations (CC), cooking demonstrations, etc.
Develop the capacity of all staff related to the project at every opportunity
Prepare monthly plan of activities and, in coordination with the project team leader/project manager, support regular documentation of activities and timely progress reporting to ensure effective programme implementation. Ensure that the reports are technically sound.
Support any assessments that need to be conducted e.g. nutrition surveys, KAP study, learning reviews, end of programme assessments, etc.
Represent Concern in technical meetings at woreda levels, as required and appropriate
Perform any other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by your Line Manager.
Monitoring and Evaluation
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
Plan and implement frequent
and regular joint supervision monitoring to IYCF activities with Woreda health office and other government sectors as needed
Liaise with health center and health post staff and school communities on the planning, implementation and monitoring of IYCF in their locations
Monitor and ensure quality of IYCF implementation and maintain its data for further analysis
Take part in any IYCF related assessment, surveys and project evaluation in data collection, data entry, analysis and reporting in order to evaluate the impact of the emergency response activities
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 IYCF program
Ensure weekly and monthly reports are submitted to the project team leader/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
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 in person at Concern Kombolcha Coordination Office
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