Organization: IRC – International Rescue Committee
Location: Melkadida
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Nutrition
Closing Date:

Description:

Responding to the most severe humanitarian crises in the world, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) assists those ravaged by conflict and disaster in regaining their health, safety, education, economic well-being, and power. One of the biggest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO) in the world, the IRC was established in 1933 at Albert Einstein’s request. It works in over 40 countries and 29 American cities, assisting people in surviving, taking back control of their future, and fortifying their communities. IRC workers are a force for humanity, giving millions of people their safety, dignity, and hope again, leaving a lasting impression. Join us in improving the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future if you’re a solutions-focused, fervent change-maker.By striving to create an environment where our clients—including those from minority groups—enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services, the IRC is committed to reducing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and making sure that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations. Additionally, the IRC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and fair culture where safeguarding is respected in our programs and workplace. We are committed to preventing safeguarding violations for our clients and employees and, in the event that misbehavior is suspected, dealing with it head-on without fear or favor.

Overview of the Job:

At the woreda (district) level, the nutrition officer is in charge of the targeted supplemental feeding program (TSFP) and makes sure the Emergency Nutrition response initiative is carried out successfully. Both the host community and IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) locations are the focus of their attention. In accordance with corporate and global standards, they plan and carry out the TSFP program. In addition, the officer offers continuous technical assistance to government health care professionals, such as Health Extension Workers, nurses, midwives, and public health officers. This role will directly report to the Senior Nutrition Officer and be stationed in several districts/woredas under our field office.

Responsibilities:

• Take charge of planning and coordinating field-level TSFP activities, which include tasks such as preparing and estimating administrative costs for direct distributions. Additionally, submit operational requests to the program manager.
• Prepare distributions plans providing estimates of the proposed number of beneficiaries and how distribution shall be affected.
• Timely submit of the Food Distribution Plans to WFP for approval.
• Lead the scoping/distribution planning community sensitization missions.
• Prepare all TSFP tools required prior to each distribution and alert volunteers/ensure they are trained to undertake distributions.
• Prepare food returns documentation from direct distributions- explained and documented.
• Collaborate with the MHNT in the Woreda to create joint work plans that connect the TSFP with the HMNT Community Case Management of Malnutrition (CMAM) activities.
• Act as the link between the TSP team and the zonal/woreda administrations, WoHo and service recipient community.
• As and when required actively represent IRC nutrition coordination cluster.
• Verify, compile, and share complete timely reports of the TSFP activities to woreda and, IRC Health and manger nutrition managers in shire.
• Prepare and submit on time to the WFP Shire office the weekly, monthly TSFP beneficiary reports, monthly distribution report including the waybill tracking sheets and the monthly report invoice.
• Participate in the preparation of the weekly Nutrition cluster 5Ws report on TSFP.
• Develop TSFP process monitoring checklist in collaboration with M&E
• Undertake regular TSFP monitoring field visits to provide on-the-job training, identify capacity gaps, material needs and collect TSFP activity reports from the field.
• Review existing TSFP training packages and adapt (as required)
• Mentor and coach, the Nutrition Assistants and Screeners.
• Conduct TSFP and other nutrition-related training for HEWs and Health Development Army (HDAs) and Health workers in the Woredas.
• Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office].
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

• Diploma/BSc/MSc or equivalent experience in Nursing, public Health /MD
• Minimum work experience of 5 years for Diploma, 2 years for BSc and 1 year for MSc/MD.

Preferred experience & skills:

•  Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• Excellent working both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with partners.
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
• Meets timelines for all reporting and delivery of outputs.
• Results-based attitude, as well as excellent organization skills.
• Excellent digital literacy, with a good knowledge of MS-office Windows including Word, Excel, Power point and Access would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated behavior of professional and personal ethics, clarity, and willingness.
• Basic supervisory/managerial skills with strong inter-personal skills.
• NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable.
• Demonstrable experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise implementation of health emergency intervention projects.
• Good technical and report writing skills with computer skills and knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, punctual and ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.
• Proficiency in handling pressure in remote locations and a deep understanding of the cultural nuances specific to the local area.

Language Skills:

•  Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Knowledge of local language is advantageous

Certificates or Licenses:

•  Renewed professional license.

Disclaimer: Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.