Internal\/External
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\nIR\/INT\/EXT\/VN\/011.25
\nApril 30, 2025
\nPost Title: Senior Nutrition Officer
\nReport to: Area\/Project Coordinator
\nDuty Station: Somali Regional State, Dekasuftu
\nSalary: As per the organization\u2019s scale
\nRequired: One
\nDuration: 10 months
\nIntroduction
\nIslamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities \u2013 regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas, Borena zone, Yabello, Dubluk, Dire and Elewaye woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information, please visit our website: http:\/\/www.islamic-relief.org\/work-with-us
\nJob Summary
\nThe Senior Nutrition Officer undertakes Nutrition component of the project towards quality implementation to improve assess of nutrition services by maternal and children, strengthening nutrition service delivery sites, re-instating\/establishing Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Coordination\/linkages, planning and facilitation of training workshops, coaching and mentoring, and influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal and communication skills. Senior Nutrition Officer will also lead the planning, implementation and coordination CMAM and IYCF Responses. It is envisioned that this will first be achieved through a hands-on approach that will require outstanding skills in planning and facilitation of training workshops, coaching and mentoring, and an ability to influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal and communication skills.
\nKey Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Participates in the projects detailed implementation plans (DIP), at the start-up and reviews, to ensure nutrition responsive project planning
\nLead the planning, implementation and coordination key nutrition messaging for pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and to equitably reach a critical mass PLWs.
\nLead and coordinate the CMAM + IYCF capacity building supports for the staff on Nutrition components of the project.
\nParticipate in the development and facilitation of CMAM + IYCF training for partner and staff development on nutrition specific initiatives.
\nCounseling and sensitization activities on malnutrition prevention
\nEnsure the compilation of attendance lists and project documentation when required.
\nSupport monitoring activities by providing the supervisor with data and updated information from the field.
\nWorks with the relevant government structures to facilitate nutrition-related activities and monitoring in the operational areas
\nField visits and provision of nutritional and technical support to project beneficiaries.
\nDocuments and shares lessons\/results of nutrition work and strategies within CMAM + IYCF Response
\nEnhance the awareness and knowledge of traditional leaders\/influential on women empowerment.
\nSupport development facilitators to promote Basic nutrition education.
\nPerform other duties assigned by the Field supervisor<\/p>\n
About You<\/p>\n
Personal Specification
\nFormal Education\/Qualification and Work Experience <\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Human Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing or similar fields
\nMinimum 5 years field level NGO experience in development and humanitarian settings, including significant experience in managing CMAM and IYCF programs and other nutrition project.<\/p>\n
Skills and Competences<\/p>\n
Substantial experience of community-based nutrition projects and familiarity with the area is desirable
\nAbility to plan, implement and organize work independently with appropriate follow-through while paying close attention to detail and show initiative in completing tasks and projects in a timely manner
\nExcellent writing skills with the ability to produce project reports
\nDemonstrated ability for leadership and independent decision making
\nStrong interpersonal skills & excellent team player.
\nFluency in written and spoken English and Somali language (Mandatory)
\nPrevious NGO experience in related position.
\nComputer skills (Excel, Word, power point Office Package)
\nFirm belief in teamwork, participatory approach and sustainable development.
\nCommitted to work with rural poor and willing to work under pressure
\nExperience in working in a team environment and in training delivery in nutrition projects<\/p>\n
Additional Responsibilities <\/p>\n
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and communicate progress and achievement of the specific assigned task
\nConduct all duties in a professional manner following Islamic Relief staff regulations
\nHandle multiple tasks on an on-going basis, and adapt to a shift or change in priorities, including the ability to work a flexible work schedule as needed to meet deliverable deadlines
\nDraft agendas and record minutes of staff meetings and answer office correspondence<\/p>\n
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity
\nIslamic Relief and Islamic Relief staff considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. And must adhere to the principle of \u2018do no harm and leave no one behind.\u2019 It is critical we do not expose communities or staff we work with to the risk of harm through our interventions. Islamic Relief have a number of related policies which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Islamic Relief is committed to responding swiftly, appropriately and constructively to any and all information children, young people and people at risk have disclosed.
\nAll offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants\u2019 previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment before signing the contract agreement.
\nIslamic Relief believes everyone has the right to be safe, respected and valued regardless of who they are or their circumstances, and an equal employment opportunity to all candidates and qualified applicants, we do not discriminate on the base of age, sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability status and diversity.
\nIslamic Relief has a zero tolerance towards all forms of violence, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
\nIRE highly encourage female applicants to apply for this position. Our organization is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity in the workplace. IRE believe in creating an inclusive working environment where all individuals, regardless of their gender, have equal opportunities for professional growth and development.
\nIRE value the contributions and unique perspectives that women and persons with disability bring to our organization and are committed to providing a supportive, working environment. IRE believe that by promoting gender equality, we can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of our programs.
\nIf you are a qualified female candidate with a passion to join our team, we encourage you to submit your application. IRE look forward to considering your candidacy and working together to make a difference in the lives of those in need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.islamic-relief.org.et\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Employment-Application-form-1.docx","_company_name":"Islamic Relief","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[11],"job-categories":[],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-1147","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-ethiopia","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1147","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=1147"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1147"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/ethiopia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}