Posted on: Wed 26-12-2018

The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation and oversight of nutrition activities (CMAM & IYCF). He/she will also oversee Nutrition Officer implementing nutrition activities in the areas of jurisdiction. He/She will who support the day-to-day running of project activities along with SCI partners.  The Nutrition Coordinator will also ensure that nutrition activities are fully integrated into other sectoral interventions and also enhance coordination between sectors.  The Nutrition Coordinator will Engage in capacity building activities including training and on the job mentorship to team members, provide training to the nutrition team in IYCF-E, CMAM, and other related nutrition-focused activities;

This position will be based at Maiduguri with travel to field sites, and reports to Nutrition Manager

Visit https://savethechildrenng.simplicant.com to apply

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

This post focuses on emergency/humanitarian programming and not limited to any project. The position holder will be expected to contribute to SCI’s dual mandate and support as needed.

Program Management

• Oversees the implementation of nutrition activities and ensuring that the quality standards and state of the art are met;
• Ensures effective start-up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of integrated Nutrition projects;
• Provide support to the project team and implementing partners; assess training needs, plan & provides training/guidance for staff in setting up new nutrition services;
• Facilitate training for nutrition professionals;
• Participating in and/or leading health, nutrition, and/or multi-sectoral assessments as required;
• Manages all Save the Children resources (equipment, supplies, HR) committed to nutrition program activities;
• Conducts regular field visits to provide supportive supervision to the projects;
• In liaison with the Nutrition Specialist, develop work plans, SOPs, budgets, and other required program documents for nutrition section;
• Conducts regular field visits and review meetings with government officials to monitor the implementation of nutrition programs;
• In collaboration with Nutrition Specialist, ensure timely preparation and implementation of activities while focusing on the targets/ deliverables

Representation and communication

• Represent SCI nutrition and participate in internal coordination and share up-to-date within the sector
• Documents findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up actions; shares as appropriate.
• Actively participates in the development and submission of program reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future-oriented, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum First Degree (BSc/BA/HND) in public health, nursing, nutrition or related health fields with a
• Minimum of 4 years post NYSC relevant work experience in the area of emergency nutrition in NGO environment.
• Strong analysis and writing skills
• Certificate in monitoring and evaluation, nutrition in the humanitarian context, CMAM, IYCF, or any other related topics.
• Experience in working with government counterparts and other partners at various levels -
• Excellent understanding of the relevant thematic sector in Nigeria at both field and policy levels; including the national nutrition program and well as CMAM programming
• Proven experience in emergency nutrition projects
• Familiarity with nutrition donors, partners, and NGO groups
• Practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities in realising children’s rights in Nigeria, in relation to the thematic area
• Understanding advocacy and representation within the nutrition sector

Skills

• Demonstrable experience in M&E
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff
• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
• Excellent spoken and written English and local language (Northeast of Nigeria)
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases)

Desirable

• Experience in nutrition project data management and IYCF programming
• Having an operational experience will be a plus advantage.

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