Somali, Ethiopia Islamic Relief Services -Ethiopia Senior Nutrition Project Officer Duty Station:           Somali Regional State, Kohile, Godgod, Elkere and Meayso Reports to:               Operational Area Manager     Salary:                       As per the organization scale Required:                 Four (One for each woreda) Duration:                  Six Months       Introduction Islamic 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 - 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 Hargelle, Elkere, Bare and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Gulina & Awra and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us.   Job Purpose   The main purpose of the job is to oversee the proper coordination of HRF Emergency Response Project. S/he is responsible to discharge technical services relating to overall project development and implementation. To provide strategic guidance in Kohile, Godgod, Elkere, and Meayso woredas, management to project staff member, and to strengthen IR Ethiopia Emergency Response project and administrative systems in compliance with IR policy and procedures.   Task & Responsibilities   Objective 1: Ensure the effective implementation of program activities and team management   Activities: ·      Ensure the implementation of activities defined by the Nutrition Advisor in coordination with the field logistics and administration teams ·      Develop plan of work for both OTP/SC and SFP activities according to the expected progress of the project ·      Evaluate and update project needs (HR, financing, logistics) ·      Liaise with concerned government authorities and ensure the programme strategy, objectives and activities are understood and agreed and appropriate communication channel is in place ·      Ensure sound monitoring of program activities, linking with M&E units at field level ·      Provide support to the CMAM/SFP Nurses by creating spreadsheets, maintaining databases and creating high quality reports ·      Compile and submit weekly, bi-weekly and monthly routine OTP/SC and SFP report ·      Involve in the preparation of key IYCF and health messages in reference to the existing health and nutrition education materials ·      Organize regularly evaluation meetings of team members ·      Organize monthly meetings with the team and report the outcome to the Nutrition Advisor ·      Keep an updated register of the staff (absences, overtime) ·      Supervise the daily and monthly reporting by the teams ·      Help the OTP/SC and SFP team in any task when required   Objective 2: Supervise treatment activities at TFP and SFP    Activities: Supervising admission of  patients to OTP/SC and SFP Supervising treatment and progress of patients Ensuring adherence to and respect of current protocols Analysing nutrition situation and prevailing trends Compiling statistical data and draft appropriate reports on activities Document lessons learned and best practices at the project level   Objective 3: Nutrition supplies and stock management   Activities: Checking  that all the supplies are listed in the register Participate in the follow-up of supplies consumption and orders Ensuring that stock levels are sufficient for the functioning of SFP and OTP/SC (weekly, monthly or quarterly) Make monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies   Objective 4: Meeting and coordination with the relevant sectors   Activities: Establish network with the other actors in the area Develop productive working relationships with Government, Non-Governmental institutions and other project partners Establishing linkage with community leaders and representatives Participate in the relevant cluster meetings and other related forum at district level Conduct regular meetings with other program staffs to discuss and document lessons learned Assist in organization of project workshop and seminars, including preparation of short reports   Additional responsibilities   This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task Inform the Nutrition Advisor of any professional problems encountered Conduct all duties in a professional manner following Islamic Relief staff regulations and charter Ability to handle 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 Organize training courses Draft agendas and record minutes of staffs meetings and answer office correspondence   Job Requirements Qualification and Skills Required Essential:  Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce project reports Ability to plan 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 Ability to read and abstract information from a variety of formats Supervisory and managerial skills with proven ability to manage a demanding workload Training provision and teamwork abilities Programme experience in the field of nutrition/health is advantageous Previous experience working for NGOs an asset   Desirable:  A minimum of Bachelor Degree in nutrition or relevant field with at least 3 years of practical work experience in humanitarian operation and preferably Master’s Degree with 1 year experience Computer literate, especially MS Word and Excel Good knowledge of written and spoken English languages; and local languages (Somali) is compulsory Familiarity with program area is highly desired   How to Apply Application ProceduresInterested candidates shall provide a non-returnable application dossier contains the followings:  Application letter stating clearly the Job Title you are applying for and Duty Station; and also write the position title in your subject line for your email. Up-to-date CV with (Salary history; Daytime telephone number and or an e-mail address) Names and addresses (email and telephone) of three referee persons, at least one of them should be from the recent employer Photocopies of all credentials, testimonials and supporting documents; Closing date for application is July 20, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Please send all application through one of the following address:  Ethiojob website, ISLAMIC RELIEF, HUMAN RESOURCE UNIT, P O BOX  27787 CODE 1000, ADDIS ABABA, E-mail:            [email protected], In person to Addis Ababa, Country Office around the round about which is found on the way from Wollo Sefer to Wongelawit Building, Tel: 0114700973/66, Head Office