ICRC Regional Nutritionist Jobs in Nairobi

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949.

We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

The ICRC defines Economic Security as the status of an individual, household or community that is able to cover its life and livelihoods obligatory expenditures in a sustainable manner, consistent with its environment, culture and customs. Within its global Economic Security approach in conflict affected countries, the ICRC implements Relief, Livelihood and Rehabilitation Programs in order to improve, restore or maintain food and economic security at household level.

To achieve this objective Economic Security uses a combination of different interventions and modalities, such as cash and voucher programs, microeconomic initiatives, agricultural and livestock programs, and relief items distributions.

The Regional EcoSec Nutritionist is the reference person for all nutrition-related capacity building and training, analysis and support to implementation for the countries of the Region(s) covered. S/he makes the liaison with the Nutritionists and the Capacity Building Focal Point at Headquarters, as well as with the Regional EcoSec Advanced Trainers, in order to ensure consistency across Delegations.

S/he ensures that capacities of EcoSec staff and partners are built on nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming, which are priorities identified in the EcoSec 2015-2018 Strategy, and required for the effective and efficient implementation of EcoSec activities in the field. S/he also directly conducts nutrition assessments and supports the formulation of nutrition programmes.

Main Responsibilities

Direct technical support