Concern Worldwide IYCF Technical Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Concern Worldwide IYCF Technical Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionJob PurposeTo take overall responsibility for the implementation of health and Nutrition related activities in line with Concern Worldwide policies and programme proposals which intended to bring positive changes in the lives of target population.
Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Planning and Implementation
To build and strengthen the capacity of key agents at Kebele and Woreda level through training, monitoring and follow up and to support IYCF project integration with different approaches such as Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP), CMAM and emergency nutrition intervention in project Woredas.
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 activities based on the main document and ensure its implement with standard quality as per the agreed time table.
Train all the Key actors in the community on IYCF matters (community volunteers, village health extension workers, peers educators, women in IYCF supports groups and local authorities).
Provide practicable IEC materials at village level, to be used during the IYCF practices education sessions.
Initiate and introduce innovative ideas/approaches and implementation modalities based on the local context into the Health and Nutrition related intervention;
Provide technical and supportive supervision support HEWs, community volunteers and other community health workers to effectively implement and integrate the activities with one another.
Support in assessment /surveys (early warning, baseline data, intervention impact, case studies, etc) and collect and document relevant information about each beneficiaries in collaboration with the responsible stakeholders;
Conduct and facilitate training on Health and Nutrition and related topics for beneficiaries, local community and Health Extension Workers in collaboration with Woreda Health Expertise.
Promote and ensure the active participation & initiatives of target extreme poor HHs and local community using all possible methods in all aspects of programme 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;
Mainstreaming
Design and create appropriate methods/ways and implement to mainstream all cross cutting issues like Accountability, gender, inequality, HIV/AIDS, environment, DRR in line with Concern Worldwide – Ethiopia guideline.
Ensure that all cross cutting issues like accountability, gender, inequality, HIV/AIDS, environment, DRR, are mainstreamed in the implementation of Health and Nutrition activity;
Aware and provide appropriate technical support to staff under her/his supervision in mainstreaming of
all cross cutting issues in the implementation of FIM activity.
Job Requirements
Concern has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which 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 Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment.
By signing the Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct candidates acknowledge that they have understood the contents of both the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and the Programme Participant Protection Policy and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these two documents.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
What we offer
•A competitive salary and benefit package
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
•20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave
Opportunities to travel overseas and gain international experience
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:
Through Ethiojobs.net OR Somali Coordination Office
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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