Nutrition Officer

About Imagine1day

Imagine1day International is non-profit organization that was established in 2007 by Chip and Summer Wilson. Through facilitation and provision of better access to education, Imagine1day is transforming generations to come. Education, Child protection and Gender-based-Violence, WASH, and Transformational leadership are pillars of Imagine1day’s operations in Ethiopia. We have been implementing projects in 

Tigray, Oromia, South Ethiopia, Southwest Ethiopia, Central Ethiopia, Sidama, Benishangul Gumuz, Amhara, Afar, Somali and Gambella Regions. We have established 1,105+ partner schools with 188 school buildings/learning centers built by
it from the ground up. 

Over 188,000+ Previously Out of School children (POSC) are enrolled, over 817,000+ children reached with education in emergency and protection services and over 740,000 people are impacted through its education and transformational leadership. Imagine1day has been gender sensitive and inclusive with every project it has been implementing via its holistic approach (school structure construction, school supplies provision, water point construction both for schools and for the community, capacity building training at all levels, protection services as well as foundational and employability life skill trainings). Awareness creation about girls’ education and children with disability, creating inclusive and girls friendly school environment, providing high school scholarships (for 90% female and 10%male students) with its ‘Educate A Girl’ project.

About the position:

The Nutrition Officer will act as the key technical support person supporting the implementation and accomplishment of all Nutrition activities to the EHF project in Waghimera Zone Sekota town with supervision and direction from the Project Coordinator. The position holder will also be responsible for capacity-building of field staff and government partners using relevant tools and technical approach. S/he will work closely with and support the woreda team leaders and community-based nutrition and committees/clubs, etc. to ensure that all activities related to nutrition are implemented in a coordinated and harmonized manner. 

Key areas of responsibilities

Provide Technical Assistance:

• Lead in the implementation of activities in the target woredas and kebeles focused on the intersection of nutrition and WASH. The key activities are as follows:

• Train partners, HDAs and staffs on MUAC, IMAM, IYCF practice

•  Routine Nutrition screening and management of SAM/MAM

• Facilitate increased awareness and knowledge of maternal nutrition

• Facilitate increased access to diversified nutritious foods

• Distributing information on available GBV services and referral pathways

• Establish 13 MtMSG and facilitate group discussion sessions on MIYCF with PLW 

• IYCF Practices enhancement through counseling and support 

• Most vulnerable IDP & host community of SAM case member HHs selection and verification for Cash support

• Positive deviance through preparation of IEC/BCC materials in local languages on the key determinant factors of the health status of the community 

• Facilitate the supply and administration of logistical needs for project implementation;

• Ensure effective implementation of the project activities as per the set plan of action;

• Ensure measurable impact of health and nutrition activities and a robust M&E system is in place;

• Ensure quality of health and nutrition activities designed to reduce the vulnerability of women in food insecure households/communities;

• Monitor progress and provide ongoing feedback and recommendations to the project management;

• Participate, as required, in the health and nutrition assessments carried out in project operational areas

Planning & Supervision:

• Conducts baseline information related access to nutrition in collaboration with other staff members and prepares plan of action for respective woredas/kebeles;

• Conducts joint, supportive and facilitative supervision with woreda and kebele staff on the activities of community nutrition agents;

• Supervises project activities and budgets, which includes tracking of project activities;

• Safety audits at nutrition intervention sites supervision 

• Home visits to ensure compliance to SAM and MAM management protocol

Networking & Learning:

• Works closely with communities, health facilities and Woreda Health Office and other government partners and community-level institutions to promote quality nutrition interventions with targeted households; 

• Keeps updated with developments in nutrition sectors, including best practice examples and ensure ongoing personal development and learning;

• Participates in the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned in available forums

Reporting:

• Prepares monthly/quarterly progress reports and submits to the Project coordinator;

• Coordinate quarterly review meetings

Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.

• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. 

• Value and respect all cultures. 

Safeguarding Commitment

The incumbent is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the Imagine 1day PESA, Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and other than the internal work rules.

Remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Salary Scale: Based on the organization Scale 

Project Duration: Six months with the possibility of an Extension

     Required Qualifications

• Level of Education/Academic Qualification: BSc Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field s or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education 

• Relevant Work Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in the field of Public Health and Nutrition programs in IDP or communities affected by food insecurity.

  Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• BSc Degree in Public/Health/Nutrition and minimum of 3 years working experience in Nutrition project in INGO.

• Certified ToT training on SAM, MAM, CMAM and IYCF

• Experience in organizing and conducting trainings for community members on nutrition;

• Proven training and facilitation skills and Community organizing capacity

• Proficiency in computer (Word, Excel);

• Expertise in gender and women’s empowerment program design and management;

• Project design, monitoring and evaluation skill and implementation tools.

• Effective interpersonal skills, maturity, initiative, tact and a high sense of responsibility, 

• Ability to work harmoniously with people of different educational and cultural backgrounds;

• Ability to write clear and concise reports and make effective oral presentations;

• Good analytical, communication and organizational skills

How To Apply

Applicants who have access to the internet can directly apply online through our website: Career - imagine1day,.  The screening process for this position is on a rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged.  Imagine 1day reserves the right to start with the next steps in the recruitment process prior to the closing date, should we identify a suitable candidate. 

Imagine 1day encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

Imagine 1day  is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.

Imagine 1day has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse.