UN World Food Programme Field Nutrition Emergency Associate Jobs in Ethiopia
UN World Food Programme Field Nutrition Emergency Associate Jobs in Ethiopia
About WFP Assisting 91.4 million people in around 83 countries each year, the World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
On any given day, WFP has 5,000 trucks, 20 ships and 92 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.31. These numbers lie at the roots of WFP’s unparalleled reputation as an emergency responder, one that gets the job done quickly at scale in the most difficult environments. WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations.
Background and Purpose of the Assignment
WFP Ethiopia has initiated a strategic planning process to review its current portfolio of activities and to better position itself in the country for the period 2020-2025, to support progress toward zero hunger. Nutrition integration across all Strategic Outcome Areas key aspect of WFP Ethiopia’s portfolio in the Interim Country Strategic Plan (ICSP) for 2019-2020.
The Programme Associate will provide coordination support primarily between the Country Office and specific pre-assigned Regional offices for improved programme design, implementation, management, reporting and monitoring of nutrition related programmes. The assignment will require at least 50 to 60 percent of traveling to the assigned regions.
Organizational Context
This job is found in the WFP Ethiopia Country office based in Addis Ababa. Jobholders typically report to a Nutrition Officer and/or Head of Nutrition.
At this level, job holders are expected to demonstrate responsibility and initiative to respond independently to various queries with only general guidance. There is a requirement to use judgment in dealing with unforeseen operational problems on a daily basis. Job holders are expected to manage resources and coach and coordinate support staff.
Key Accountabilities
Under the direct supervision from the Programme Officer and with technical support from the Nutrition Officers at Country Office, the Associate, will perform the following duties:
Programme planning and supply chain:
Compile the annual, quarterly, and monthly commodity requirements for nutrition activities and prepare actualized distribution plans based on the latest screening and admission information available
Liaise with nutrition, programme and resource management colleagues in the Region(s) and Country Office to ensure that nutrition programme needs are effectively resourced and supplied
Analyze commodity requests from partners and ensure timely delivery
Programme implementation:
Initiate and follow up the implementation of different modalities of IMAM management in line with the national protocol
Work closely with NGOs, RHB and all other relevant partners to ensure SAM/MAM continuum of care
In coordination with SOs and CO, ensure nutrition-sensitive activities are included in all activities
Supervise the implementation of TSFP with close monitoring of nutrition performance indicators (i.e. admissions, management of cases, exits, ration level, hygiene and food handling/ preparation, record keeping on registers, health and nutrition education or counselling sessions, complementary services, and visibility concerns)
Adapt new initiatives and tools related to food security and nutrition
Ensure that the mothers and care takers of malnourished children receive appropriate education and participated in the nutrition programme
Identify implementation gaps and suggest practical solutions to partners and/or organize capacity building trainings for partners and beneficiary leaders
Ensure the follow up of nutrition programmes implemented by Government and NGO partners
Support multi-agency emergency nutrition assessments
Identify needs for technical and managerial support to regional Government and cooperating partners
Organize regular meetings with partners and supervise CP staff activities for on-the-job capacity building
Ensure that nutrition is integrated in other activities for the implementation as stated in programmes guidelines and protocols
(e.g. relief and PSNP) Provide first level review and feedback for cooperating partners’ proposals/ FLAs and MOUs
Organise regular meetings with partners (RHB and EDRMC) and conduct supervision visits to CP sites for identifying implementation gaps and provide guidance for improvement
In collaboration with regional health bureau to follow up and supervise the activities of the HEWs in the IMAM implementation areas
Support the preparation of proposal, including developing strategies, identifying partners. This includes key nutrition statistics for donors, partners, and stakeholder reports as needed.
Provide additional support on processes, procedures, coordination, and other related responsibilities to nutrition team as needed.
Reporting:
Analayze reports submitted by nutrition partners to ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency
In collaboration with the SOs prepare weekly emergency updates and biweekly operational updates and present to the team for further action
Provide field reports for all the field trips made, regularly update the supervisor on implementation progress, gaps and possible ways forward
Prepare drafts briefs for overall nutrition activities and update it regularly
Timely submit inputs for monthly and quarterly nutrition reporting for the Sub Office Compile and share biweekly updates on the emergency nutrition situation
Submit monthly reports to SOs and CO Nutrition Unit highlighting the programmes’ achievements compared to plans
Contribute to the compilation of SOs Sitrep and other project documents
Monitoring:
Ensure real-time tracking and management of SO nutrition database (Commodity and beneficiary)
Follow up with nutrition partners on monthly Co-operating Partner Distribution Reports (CPDRs), monthly narrative reports and quarterly reports submission to the Sub Office to ensure effective conformity to the reporting deadlines
Follow up the joined monitoring plans and activities done by the zonal, regional coordination unit and share reports
Suggest recommendations for improvement based on programme results
Evaluate the overall performance of cooperating partners at zonal level
Training:
Technically support IMAM training organized at regional and zonal levels for WFP, DPPB, RHB, NGOs, health extension workers (HEWs) and food distribution agents (FDAs) using the unified training package
Represent WFP in health and nutrition task force meetings at regional level, especially meetings with RHB, Nutrition Cluster and DRMC at various levels and share highlights of meetings
Organise regular meetings with partners and conduct supervision visits to CP sites for identifying implementation gaps and provide guidance for improvement
In collaboration with regional health bureau to follow up and supervise the activities of the HEWs
Provide additional support on processes, procedures, coordination, and other related responsibilities to nutrition team as needed.
Perform other related duties as required. Saving Lives, Changing Lives
Standard Minimum Qualifications
Education: A university degree in Nutrition, Health, Social Science, or any other related field
Experience: At least six or more years of progressively responsible work experience in Nutrition/Health/Food Security or related field. Previous work experience with the UN is an asset.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Knowledge of the local language is added advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
Communication: Good communication skills and capacity to build quality working relationships.
Competencies: teamwork spirit; capacity to plan and organize own work, and work with minimum supervision, respect of deadlines, instructions and procedures, ability to work and achieve results under stress;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Field Nutrition Emergency Associate Jobs in Ethiopia
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