Nutrition Project Manager

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances childrens rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support childrens rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The Opportunity:

The position holder is primarily responsible to coordinate and implement the Nutrition component as well as humanitarian component of the integrated WASH, Nutrition project in two project districts of Tigray regional state and to insure the linkage to the Country RMNCH, WASH and Nutrition Program at the project level. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of results in line with pre-agreed project plans and objectives and oversees Project implementation at all stages throughout the project cycle. Given that a significant amount of the project thematic activities is done in partnership with key government sector offices, s/he will have also a key aspect of the role is nurturing, developing and facilitating the achievement of results.

Dimensions of the Role

The position holder will be responsible for all operational aspects of the humanitarian intervention and ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Plans Emergency Nutrition response within his/her designated geographical area mainly related to three core areas: Emergency nutrition, Emergency Child Protection and Emergency WASH related projects including handling manpower and budgetary aspects of the projects.

The position holder will report to the to the area manager based in Mekelle with a dot line or matrix relationship to Nutrition at country office, and technical communication to Nutrition Specialist at the country office.

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Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan Internationals Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan Internationals safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan Internationals global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.

The Individual:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• MSc/BSc in Nutrition, Public Health and other related fields is required with a minimum of 7 years working experience preferably in NGO setting.
• Good managerial experience, including managing budgets and teams
• Demonstrated leadership skills including in influencing and advocacy
• Well recognized behavioural skills to engage with stakeholders and partners
• Deep understanding and knowledge in managing emergency response projects/programmes

Qualifications and experience desirable

• Equipped with sufficient level of awareness on : Early warning concepts; Disaster risk management practice and knowhow on; Health/Nutrition; food security framework; good understanding of national government policies.
• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct
• Knowledge of child rights programming
• Good knowledge of field level realities of humanitarian NGOs work;
• Hands on experience on Health and Nutrition Projects Management;
• Knowledge of FSL, WASH, DRR, CTP, EWS, DRR and DCM;
• Good understanding of the external operating environment including government policies, strategies, guidelines and operating procedures in managing emergencies and disasters in the country especially in Tigray Region
• Perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions and requirements.

Languages required

• Fluency in English language is essential
• Knowledge of local language is desirable

• Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities, explaining how these contribute to Plan International's purpose.
• Set high standards for self and others' behaviour, inside and outside work. Championing our values and commitment to rights, gender equality and safeguarding. Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff, including their safety to speak out.
• Hold self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.
• Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.
• Collaborate with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.
• Motivate and developing others by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them develop their potential.
• Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand

Plan Internationals Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.