World Vision recruits a project officer-II, nutrition,godob jiiran

Purpose of the position :

To implement nutrition program through the establishment of OTP, SC and SFP programs. The position is responsible for all aspects of implementation of nutrition programming, this person will ensure facilitation of smooth, capacity building of staff and local partners. The Nutrition officer plays an active role in assessments. The Nutrition officer will work closely with Health team and ensure integration.

 

Major Responsibilities Budget Management :

  • Nutrition Project activities implemented in alignment with financial and administrative procedures ;
  • Monthly review and alignment of Activities against the Budget in the excel template ;
  • Justification for all expenditures and ensuring they are aligned to the budget ;
  • Proper procurement procedures for all procurements ;
  • Monthly T Listings review for the project and explain the variance of the budget ;
  • Monthly cash projections for the district.

 

Project Design implementation and monitoring :

  • Procedures for the supervision of emergency nutrition interventions that address management and prevention of malnutrition are established ;
  • Standards/protocols for IMAM nutrition interventions are operationalized in the project area ;
  • PDHearth capacity building and implementation supervision in the project area ;
  • Create strong referral linkages between IMAM and livelihoods ;
  • Oversee all Monitoring and mentorships for staff in the project area ;
  • Ensure the project targets are met through reviews and focused implementation ;
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.

 

Communications, documentations and Lessons Learnt :

  • Coordinate all communications with in the district and innovative structures set by the project ;
  • Develop quarterly most significant change stories for project attachments ;
  • Develop and implement a research agenda that includes papers to publish about the innovations like Mother Led MUAC ;
  • Deliberately position the dissemination internally and externally.

 

Staff, community and CBO Capacity Building :

  • Build the capacity of MoH Staff seconded and non-seconded ;
  • Offer capacity building to community based structures including the CHWs ;
  • On job training and supportive supervision to the CHWs ;
  • Clear capacity gap analysis matrix for staff and managers developed ;
  • Work on filling in the Gaps.

 

Qualifications : 

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience/Other Attributes :

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training :

  • Degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences, Public Health, Family or Community medicine and Nursing ;
  • At least 2 years of experience with INGO in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in a complex humanitarian context ;
  • Knowledgeable of MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc ;
  • Ability to Monitor and evaluate projects including documentation and research will be an added advantage ;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in writing proposals, project documentation, reporting, program information for donors and the World Vision/partnership ;
  • Familiarity with grant compliance and procedures of key donors in health including HIV/AIDS as well as SPHERE Standards and Good Enough Guide ;
  • Capacity to provide solid leadership and decision-making skills for efficient and effective project implementation ;
  • Ability to work with different partners, local authorities, local organizations and NGOs, to develop and maintain positive relationships ;
  • Strong inter-personal skills, and proven team-player ;
  • Able to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.

Kindly note :

All academic certificates will be verified with the issuing academic institution. All Interested and qualified candidates should log on to; here For detailed requirements and qualifications for the above job. All applications shall be received by 20th April, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note : This position is contingent upon securing for an expected grant-funding.

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