IRC Nutrition Capacity Building Officer - Monguno Jobs in Nigeria

IRC Nutrition Capacity Building Officer - Monguno Jobs in Nigeria

Job Overview/Summary

Under the supervision of Nutrition Capacity building Manager, the Nutrition Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for all UKAID project in his/her Local Government Area and is expected to ensure integrity, high level transparency and commitment in the implementation of the project.

He or she is responsible for overseeing all nutrition activities for IRC supported OTPs in assigned LGA in Borno state. The Nutrition Capacity Building Officer will oversee and supervise supported SMOH OTPs staff/CHVs and reports to the Nutrition Manager.

Major Responsibilities

Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy

Nutrition program management:

Support planning and implementing of the project activities and outputs at the field level to ensure the project achieves its objective of improving access to quality Nutrition services
The Nutrition Capacity Building Officer will take lead in coordinating with LGA authorities reviewing all the technical reports from the Implementing Partners which authorities assigned to them.

Track the performance of the project activities and targets against the expected results and advise on implementation process to ensure the project is progressing towards attaining its targets in each LGA.

Conduct periodic analysis of progress of the project at the LGA level and promote learning and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt through documentation

Identifying program gaps in the supported OTP services with immediate solution for further necessary steps to address those gap.

Provide capacity building and on-job coaching to Facility staff in CMAM services including IYCF best practices in supported facilities.

Oversee the implementation of quality Nutrition program activities at all IRC supported health facilities in the targeted areas

Design and lead assessments to ensure the voices of women and girls inform Nutrition program design

Support proper Nutrition data collection and recording in the IRC supported OTP units and support the compilation of data and generation of quality Nutrition reports on a regular and timely manner;

Support health facility-level reporting to SMOHs through LGA health authorities especially the HMIS.

In line with the communication strategies of the consortium, ensure visibility of the project and project strategies at field level

Support collection of stories and photographs that demonstrate the positive impact of the project.

Participate in the development of nutrition sector proposals, including budgets and following up on their effective implementation.

Develop nutrition sector work plans for all the IRC nutrition grants assigned to him/her by the nutrition coordinator. Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines.

Coordinate routine project reporting, including mid-term and end of grant reports to the donor.

Conduct nutritional surveillance in the program sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs)based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.

Work with the field-based nutrition staff and community health Volunteers to establish, implement and monitor community based management of acute malnutrition activities, coupled with patient follow up, referrals and education for their better management at community level.

Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans for community Health Volunteers (CHV’s).

Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g., acute food shortages and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.

Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in various health facilities.

Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.

Participate actively in execution of operational research and Documentation of Best Nutrition practices in various health facilities/Outreach sites if need be.

Participate actively in planned program Rapid Nutrition assessment, nutrition surveys and KAP Assessments.

Monitoring and supervising both IRC and MOH staff seconded to IRC to ensure work is performed efficiently.

Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and

provide written feedback in a timely manner.

Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget.

Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.

Participate in recruitment of nutrition staff as appropriate.

Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit

Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment and supplies

Monitor and evaluate appropriate implementation of projects against program objectives and IRC’s Program Framework.

Identify opportunities for program development.

Key Deliverables

Regular communication to provide updates on projects using various forms of communication relevant for the message and audience; these include the security situation, monthly field visit reports and reports on workshops/trainings conducted.

Updates on outcomes of reviews needs assessments and capacity building plans.

Draft success stories on key project impacts in the assigned LGAs.

Notify the Nutrition Managers on changes in security context in the assigned LGA as and when they occur to inform implementation, security and safety of staff and other related partners

Support the implementation of an appropriate visibility strategy

Report challenges and/or solutions and gaps if any
Facilitate the data flow of all reporting.

Program Development / Grant Management

Contribute to design, planning, and drafting new proposals.

Contribute to donors’ reporting whenever necessary.

In collaboration with Nutrition Managers, develop an expenditure plan, review budget vs. actual expenditure for Nutrition grants on a monthly basis and take necessary actions;

Ensuring budgets are used appropriately and efficiently and spending is in line with the IRC financial procedures and donor requirements;

Ensure data collection, data compilation, timely preparation and submission of all internal reports including weekly and other associated monthly, quarterly, donor and special reports;

Qualifications

Education:

Health professional (Nutrition and dietetics, MD or RN with a MPH is preferred) with strong Nutrition background.

A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, able to work independently and under stress as the situation may dictate.

Work Experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in managing and implementing Nutrition programs.

Able to lead a team and experience in staff management.

Experience in outbreak response interventions

Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Experience in donor report writing and proposal development

Have experience in general management including financial and budget management, HR and logistics management

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

Background in situation analysis, health assessments M&E and program implementation.

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

Skills and experience of remote management
Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads

Languages: English

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Add position-specific (e.g. accounting software, statistical software, etc.).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IRC Nutrition Capacity Building Officer - Monguno Jobs in Nigeria

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