MHNT Nutrition Officer

Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview/Summary: 

The MHNT Nutrition Officer is a member of the IRC health team and will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the IRC’s MHNTs Nutrition activities in Afder zone charati Woreda and Gota Biki and Erer woredas of Siti zone. (S)He will primarily coordinate and implement effective medical logistics for the emergency health and nutrition program, from strategic design to implementation of a timely and appropriate medical and Nutrition supplies’ management, in line with organizational and international standards.

Major responsibilities include:

·    Provide health education at MHNT sites,

·    Provide proper nutrition screening and emergency nutrition services (OTP, TSFP and linking cases for SC) based on national protocols,

·    Record and registration of consulted/treated and nutrition program beneficiaries,

·    Prepare, compile and timely submission of child health and nutrition services report,

·    Manage child health and nutrition products/drugs stock, follow up on the stock level, utilization, and balance and notify early shortage to MHNT team leader,

·    Conduct demonstration of super cereal plus and other nutrition products preparation for new mothers to ensure appropriate utilization,

·    Capacitate and assist HEWs in providing child health and nutrition services provision,

·    Compile and submit stock consumption reports.

·    Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.

·    Perform additional responsibilities as required by the MHNT Team leader and senior Health officer.

·    Ensures that Health and Nutrition interventions are utilized as per the standard protocols, policies, and guidelines of MoH and WHO.

·    Work with Woreda Health Offices, Zonal health desk, Health extension workers and/ or CHVs and health staff of the health facilities, and other IPs.

·    In addition to IRC core values/competencies: diligence, attention to critical details, a keen sense of work priorities, and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching meaningful information.

·    Meets timelines for all reporting and delivery of outputs; Results-based attitude, as well as excellent organization skills.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: -

·    Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office]

·    Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Educational and Preferred experience

·    BSC/MPH/MSC in Nutrition

·    Minimum work experience of 2 years for BSc Degree and 1 year for MPH/MSc Degree holders and five years for diploma holders

·    NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable.

·    Demonstrable experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers.

·    Ability to plan, organize, and supervise implementation of emergency health response projects.

Skills required:

 ·   Good technical and report writing skills with computer skills and knowledge.

·    Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

·    Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, punctual and ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.

·    Basic supervisory/managerial skills with strong inter-personal skills.

·    Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.

·    Strong analytic problem-solving skills

·    Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.

·    Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite

·    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

·    Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.

Language Skills: 

·    English, languages speaking and writing capability are mandatory plus Somali Language is advantageous. 

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

·    Name of the position you have applied for

·    Date of application

·    Summary of your qualifications and experience

·    Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

·    Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address

·    Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances