Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Nutrition International (NI) Senior Program Officer - MNHN At Nutrition International, we believe nutrition is the difference between what could be and what never gets the chance. So, every day, we drive for better, faster ways to deliver the nutrition interventions we know work to those who need them most. If you are interested in being part of a team that is improving the lives of millions around the world, please submit your application for the above position. Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, In line with NI’s strategic objectives in Africa, the Senior Program Officer will contribute to improved Maternal and Newborn health in Ethiopia by supporting the Federal Ministry of Health and regional health Bureaus in the implementation of effective, integrated and sustainable Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition (MNHN) intervention. This position is based in Ethiopia. 25-30% of time will be spent travelling in Ethiopia with occasional travel outside Ethiopia. Key duties and responsibilities: Project Development: Support the Deputy Country Director to ensure that the landscape analysis for MNHN intervention is regularly updated and available. Support the Deputy Country Director with information necessary for designing project plans and proposals. Project Implementation and Management: Develop annual work plans and budgets for MNHN. Ensure that work plan activities are implemented as scheduled and per the approved budgets. Carry out site monitoring visits to ensure that implementing partners are implementing project activities according to agreed strategy and contractual commitments. Ensure quality of data and programs through supportive supervision and capacity building of implementing partners Ensure data monitoring plans are timely implemented, project monitoring data is collected, the data workbooks are regularly updated Develop quality monthly and quarterly and annual performance monitoring (both technical and financial) reports for MNHN and ensure challenges are identified and recommended corrective actions are timely implemented. Draw up on internal MI expertise in Ethiopia, the Regional, and Headquarter Offices as necessary to ensure projects are on track. Review and analyze technical and financial project reports from implementing partners and ensure that remedial actions are taken to ensure that the project is on track. Input into the NI Contract Database all approved financial commitments and regularly update the Contracts Databases for the two interventions in line with MI contract management procedures. In support of both internal team work and partnership coordination committees, prepare documentation for meetings and conference calls, taking detailed notes on decisions and action points from such meetings and ensuring follow up of same. Support the implementing organization in procuring commodities, if needed. Prepare and submit high quality quarterly and annual plans to RO, HQ and donors in consultation with the CO External Relations: Build and maintain good collaborative relations with MoH, other government agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs, as appropriate to promote information sharing and effective coordination of effort to improve and sustain effective and efficient CBMNH program. Represent MI at national and regional fora relevant to CBMNH and IFAS interventions. Keep up to date with developments in maternal health, BCC, and micronutrient supplementation issues. In the event of additional funding opportunities arising for MI to carry out work in MNHN in Ethiopia supporting the Deputy Country Director and External Relations team at region with gathering of relevant information for proposal. Document and share with the ER team field stories and lessons learned from MNHN projects. Research and Evaluation: Participate on the design of research and evaluation activities for MNHN interventions and work closely with researchers and external evaluators to ensure research and evaluations exercises are feasible, responds to project and MoH needs and is disseminated in timely fashion. Support the dissemination of research and program evaluation findings in Ethiopia and elsewhere with the view to inform available new information and improved practices. Any other related duties. Supervisory Responsibilities: One Program Officer MNHN One Program Assistant   Job Requirements Education/Professional Designations/Experience: At a minimum, a Master’s degree from a recognized university in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Community Health or Nursing/Midwifery. Training in epidemiology and research methodologies preferred. At least 10 years’ experience working in maternal health, Midwifery, Public health and/or related field in Ethiopia or the Sub Saharan Africa. At least 5 years of experience in supervising MNH and Nutrition programs. At least 5 years of experience in donor funded program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation. Experience with micronutrient supplementation programs for pregnant mothers desirable. Other Specific Skill Requirements: Good spoken and written English Fluent Amharic Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent IT skills Very good presentational skills Excellent team working skills Integrity   How to Apply Interested candidates should log in to https://nutritionintl.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=50 and submit their applications by 15th July, 2018. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen to participate in the interview process will be contacted.