Title: Nutrition Officer

Ref N: H&N*OFFCR*

Sector: Health and Nutrition

No. of positions: 1

Location of work: Somalia

Reports to: Health and Nutrition PM

Start of work: 15^th January 2022

Duration: 1 year (renewable)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

CISP is an equal employment opportunity employer with its Headquarters in Rome. Currently, CISP has various field offices, including a coordination office in Mogadishu. CISP Somalia carries out projects in areas of development and emergencies and CISP is always committed to providing quality, equitable, transparent, and accountable services in the sectors of Education, protection (Community Care), culture, Health, and Nutrition.

CISP is a lead organization that supports targeted communities in Mogadishu, Galkacyo, Hobyo, Gelinsoor, Dhusamareb, Guricel, and Abudwak, and local partners support for community care projects across Somalia.

CISP projects are implemented by a multi-disciplinary team, including program staff and operationally supported by the administration department based in Mogadishu and the field offices in the Galmudug region.

Scope of Work

Nutrition Officer will support implementing quality Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) and TSFP activities at the health facilities in targeted locations in the Galmudug State of Somalia. The Nutrition Officer will work with CISP field offices and the field health team to ensure treatment and prevention of malnutrition among children from 6 to 59 months and pregnant and lactating women in respect to the donor standards and the increase of attendance for TSFP and MNCH services.

Role and Responsibilities

· Ensure that the nutrition projects are implemented according to national IMAM guidelines, and program objectives

· Prepare and manage project work plan to ensure that all activities and nutrition teams are well supported.

· Maintain an adequate supply of Nutrition supplies and medicines by coordinating with WFP to ensure nutrition supplies are delivered in a timely manner and distributed through SCOPE.

· Identify staff capacity gaps and source for appropriate facilitators to train and mentors staff for performance

· Conduct regular support supervisory visits to projects to ensure the quality of nutrition activities and support identification and documentation of quality success stories

· Participate in rapid assessments to provide an overview of the situation on the ground in order to estimate the immediate needs of the population within the area of operations and select the most appropriate intervention strategy

· Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using CISP and donor formats, as required; including the cluster weekly updates and monthly reports

· Maintain effective working relationships with Galmudug MoH Nutrition department, CISP Health & Nutrition team, and other IPs

· Participate in Nutrition cluster meetings at the state level.

· Check the coherence between the stock report and the attendance of MCHN/TSFP beneficiaries.

Others:

· Comply with all relevant CISP policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding policy, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.

· Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.

Profile Required

Educational:

Advanced degree in public health, nutrition, medicine, nursing, or other related fields.

Professional Requirements:

1. Essential

• Advanced degree in public health, nutrition, medicine, nursing, or other related fields.
• Health professional with public health, Nursing and nutrition experience background (experience in implementation of community-based health care and management of acute malnutrition).
• Excellent management and professional skills.
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with local representatives.
• Ability to work with a team while developing and implementing programs.
• Ability to assess evolving nutrition needs quickly and calmly while under pressure.
• Good computer skills are necessary for reporting, data entry, and analysis (Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English and Somali languages.

2. Desirable

• At least 5 years previous working experience with a humanitarian aid organization preferably INGO.
• Previous experience with WFP funded projects, reporting requirements, and procedures preferably in Galmudug State are added advantage.

Qualified ladies are strongly encouraged to apply.