Bahir Dar (Amhara),
International Medical Corps (IMC)
Background: USAID’s Feed the Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity is a five-year program that is part of the US Government’s Feed the Future Initiative and the Government of Ethiopia’s Agricultural Growth Program (AGP-II). This activity functions as the principle contributor to component four of AGP-II, agriculture marketing and value chains, with an overall objective of improving agricultural productivity and commercialization of smallholder farmers in four target regions – Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR and Tigray. The program will work to increase nutrition-sensitive productivity of priority value chains, including maize, coffee, chickpea, dairy, meat and live animals, and poultry.   Job Purpose Summary: The Regional Nutrition Coordinator under the technical supervision of Senior Nutrition Manager will be responsible to plan, organize, coordinate and manage the overall nutrition components of the Feed The Future Ethiopia Value Chain Activity in the specified region. It includes providing oversight to all nutritional analytics (KAP survey and nutrition survey); coordinating the implementation of nutrition interventions under the project, integrating nutrition interventions with the agriculture value chain in the region, managing budget and other resources earmarked for nutrition in the region, coordinating and implementing different trainings and workshops at regional, zonal and woreda levels. Work with communities and the overall project team at each region to address dietary gaps, and design nutrition interventions tailored to local needs; Ensures program interventions are integrated with other components of the project and other stakeholder initiatives; Provide nutritional and SBC training to regional project staff and other stakeholders under the direction from the Senior Nutrition Manager.   Key Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate and oversee all nutrition activities in the region based on the project plan to be delignated to each region by the senior nutrition manager. Making sure nutrition is integrated in all the agriculture value chains of the project and making sure nutrition sensitive agriculture is in place. Coordinate with all project team at the region to properly mainstream nutrition interventions with agricultural value chain programs interventions. Serving as focal person for nutrition related issues in the region. Coordinate and work closely with the regional partners and senior nutrition manager to improve and maintain the nutrition program quality   In collaboration with the project team in country office, the position holder will develop and provide technical assistance (TA) to the development of nutritional and SBC strategies. These may include organizing mother care groups, behaviour change messaging campaigns using posters, pamphlets, radio or other media, drama and songs in public venues, and agriculture extension work; Work with communities to address dietary diversification behaviour gaps, and design nutrition interventions tailored to local needs; Ensures program interventions are integrated with other stakeholder initiatives to maximize nutrition interventions and provides guidance to increase linkages between nutritional research and value chain development; Develop and provide TA to the consortium regarding interventions to prevent malnutrition and stunting in children under two; Support the field implementation partners (if any) to implement the recommended nutrition activities. Provide nutritional and SBC training to regional staff and other stakeholders;  Provide oversight to on-going monitoring of nutritional metrics and impact of SBC activities;  Develop a capacity building plan in each component, focusing especially on optimal infant and young child feeding and hygiene promotion, and SBC implementation for local project staff and government staff (agriculture and health sectors). Liaise with the regional counterparts of MOH and MOA officials and staff to build their capacity on nutrition sensitive interventions to ensure sustainability; Ensure program design and implementation address gender roles within the local society and cultural context. Represent IMC and the project in different meetings with partners at regional and zonal levels. Prepare and submit regular reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) to the project country office. Manage regional budget and other resources according to the project and IMC rules and regulations. Perform any other related activities assigned by the immediate supervisor.