To provide effective implementation, coordination and supervision of nutrition interventions with the aim of improving the nutritional status of vulnerable groups in Puntland, including managing day to day activities, documentation, monitoring and evaluation. Work closely with the Project Manager and Project Coordinator – Health and Nutrition and acting when she/he is not on the ground. Provide training support to integrated Primary Health Care and other program activities (TB, Malaria, HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health, Nutrition etc) in Puntland. Provide timely response in cases of emergency.

 Nutrition Officer-I- Garowe  :

• Ensure effective implementation and coordination of project ;
• Effective management of malnourished children ;
• To oversee community mobilization and sensitization on PHC issues ;
• Represent WVS in the various forums such as meetings with the government, INGO, LNGO and government ;
• Capacity building of personnel implementing nutrition interventions and human resource development ;
• Finance and assets management, budget control and monitoring .

 Other Competencies/Attributes :

• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills ;
• Must adhere to set security standards ;
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work ;
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience : The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training .

Experience :

• Relevant experience and ability to manage programs in insecure environments ;
• Experience of working with and/ or commitment to humanitarian standards e.g. SPHERE ;
• Educational level required: Degree in Public Health or related field with at least 1 to 3 years’ experience related to nutrition and health programing ;
• Technical Training qualifications required: Nurse / midwife or Medical Science / Public Health .

 Working Environment / Conditions :

• Work environment :  Field based

Interested and qualified candidates should go to https://careers.wvi.org/jobs/somalia/health/nutrition-officer-i-garowe/12770 for detailed requirements and qualifications for the above jobs.  All applications should be received by 28^th June, 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.