Nutrition Officer

About Premier Urgency International

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. 

PUI in Ethiopia:

Although PUI has not been operational particularly in Ethiopia, the organization has long time presence in East African region, mainly in Sudan and South Sudan. 

Following the north Ethiopia conflict, which erupted in 2020, and the reports of recurrent drought, which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. For this reason, PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022 to enable the organization to operate legally in the country. Since then, PUI has been doing needs assessment in different regions of the country to identify gaps in order to decide where to put its effort for optimum results. Following some of these assessments, PUI has decided to implement its first project in Afar and Benishangul Gumuze region where the consequences of the recent conflict and the ongoing drought has significantly affected the population of the region.

PUI is also actively looking for more partners to respond to more humanitarian needs in other regions of the country which were affected by conflict and natural disasters.   

General Assignments / Scope of the Role:

The Nutrition Officer supports the Project Manager for the management and implementation of the nutrition component of the health project in AFAR region.

S/He will carry out regular monitoring visits and follow up on the data provided by the health facilities and community volunteers to ensure the nutrition services are implemented in a timely manner, providing qualitative services to both children and women, in a cost efficient manner.

S/He will also follow up on the plannification of activities and inventory of supply in collaboration with the project manager and nutrition manager and alert the project manager on any risk of shortage.

Summary of Task and Responsibilities

Objective 1: 

            Project implementation follow up

• Following up of the work plan
• Ensure the quality of data collected on nutrition 
• Actively take part in HF supervision process and the monitoring of the program
• Regularly visit the project locations (security allowing)
• Set up implementation planning, follow up tools & regular update
• Write activity reports (monthly, quarterly, intermediary, final)
• Organize and/participate in needs assessments and surveys 
• Provide on the job training
• In collaboration with Project Nutrition Manager, organize the training of teams in nutrition related topics (IMAM, Community outreach) as well as any other refresher training according to needs identified
• In collaboration with Project Manager and Nutrition Manager, organization of IYCF services
• Follow up the referral of children with SAM and complications and ensure the arrival at referral facility 

Objective 2: 

            Reporting

• Support Project Manager with programmatic reporting as per NGO requirements

• Preparation of cluster and donor reports as per requirements

Others: Participate in any project related tasks as requested by the manager

OUR COMMITMENTS

• Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.  

• Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of  zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

• Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. 

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Salary Scale: As per the organization salary scale

Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing, Public Health or Nutrition.
• At least 3 years similar experience.
• Experience in humanitarian works

Required Skills & Competencies

• Compliance with safety rules
• Good mastery of Word and Excel
• Background in Nutrition (3 years minimum)
• Good understanding of the CIMAM service package
• Willingness to carry out frequent field visits 
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good analytical skills
• IT skills, computer literacy, including database management (beneficiary database, etc)
• NGO experience would be a significant asset
• Honesty, integrity
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Good knowledge of Afar Region is an asset
• Knowledge of local language apart from English and Amharic 

How To Apply

If you are interested, please send your application composed of none returnable CV, Covering Letter with “Nutrition Officer ” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following addresses:

                                                        Through www.ethiojobs.net And/or In person at PUI office in Abala, Afar.  

Deadline: Wednesday July 24 2024

NB: Only short listed applicants will be, communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply