The Nutrition Project Officer will contribute to the successful implementation of the nutrition program in the targeted districts; working in close collaboration with partners including the South West State Ministry of Health.
The officer working under the direct supervision of the Health &Nutrition Manager is expected to collaborate with other stakeholders in the districts to contribute and support towards an integrated nutrition interventions in the district, carry out active case surveillance and response, assess and continuously monitor nutrition needs, design projects, writing proposals, reporting on the nutrition situation in the districts. Other important aspects of the role include meeting quality standards during project implementation, nutrition care delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders such as, CHW/CNWs, South West State MoH, Health and Nutrition clusters, other WV Health & Nutrition partners and directly provide management, training and mentorship to the nutrition staff in the targeted districts .
- Support the implementation of an effective nutrition response program in the targeted areas in close collaboration with the South West Ministry of Health and World Vision Nutrition Partners.
- Ensure project has appropriate project management documentation in-place, in-use and updated as required (DIPs, Cash Flows, Procurement Plans, MWRAPs etc.).
- Ensure that nutrition projects are implemented in alignment with current World Vision financial and administrative policy and procedures.
- Working with local structures, including user committees and LNGOs to identify technical gaps in knowledge and skills and develop capacity building plans to bridge them.
- Develop strategic partnerships with UN agencies and other INGOs, coordination mechanisms for coordination purposes
- Human Resource management of staff under his or her care and in line with WV Policy.
- Work closely with local structures to facilitate the implementation and sustainability of the health and nutrition interventions.
- 3 years relevant technical experience in a related job/work.
- Should have good knowledge of SPHERE standards.
- Experience in community based participatory development approaches strongly desired.
- Should demonstrate good knowledge in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, and Power-point.
- Experience in community based participatory development approaches strongly desired
- Must demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills
- Should have strong organizational skills, versatility, and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Good communication in English as well as the local language spoken in the locality of work
- Good team work and leadership skills are essential in order to motivate different groups of people to fulfill their responsibilities within a given time frame.
- Project Officer must have good time management, multitasking skills