CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Theso
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 14 Nov 2014

Title: Nutrition Manager

Location: Kuajok

Closing date: November 14^th 2014

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 12 months

Position: One (1)

Report to: Programme Director

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.

Please note that this is an unaccompanied position

THESO

The Health Support Organization is a leading registered South Sudanese based international nongovernmental, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering in the world’s poorest places. THESO respond with integrated healthcare, Nutrition, and WASH services, when people are overwhelmed by natural disaster, conflict or disease and in need of immediate help. We focus on rescuing those who are beyond the reach of existing routine services. In the crisis aftermath, THESO support the affected society to full recovery. Using our expertise, we support local workers and strengthen existing services. We build resilience by helping societies at risk of future disasters, to be better prepared.

Context and Background

THESO has been working in South Sudan since mid 2008, and currently runs 4 field programme offices across Africa. However the current South Sudan country strategic plan (2014 – 2018) includes expansion of its programme to all states, deepen its working relationship with host government partners at all levels, develop a gradual exit strategy to allow the smooth transfer of specific health facilities to MOH, and support affected people with emergency response, recovery and resilience programmes. The primary focus of THESO South Sudan programme is integrated health care, WASH, and community based and health facilities based management of malnutrition. The special emphasis is given to maternal and child health care services.

In 2014, THESO in a Consortium with World Vision International was pledged a two years grants by the European Union (EU) which is scheduled to start in December 2014. THESO planned to implement this 2 years Community based Nutrition project with focus on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) using Positive Deviance (PD) heard groups in five counties of Twic, Gogrial East, Gogrial West, Tonj North and Tonj East. The Project aims to improve food utilization by pregnant and lactating women to support IYCF. THESO is therefore seeking a qualified South Sudanese national to fill the position of Nutrition Manager to based in Kuajok – Warrap State:

Position summary

To provide overall technical guidance and leadership on the timely implementation of IYCF as a key component of community Nutrition to support pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) through adequate food utilization to enhance optimal breading practices among pregnant and lactating women. The Nutrition Manager will be part of THESO dynamic team and work closely with the County Nutritionists while building their capacity. In addition, the incumbent will work in collaboration with World Vision and partners at the SMoH and Counties to ensure that the project activities and targets are well implemented achieved and reported effectively

Specific Roles and responsibilities

• Under the direct guidance of the Programme Director, prepare work plans and activity budgets and implement project activities on a timely manner
• Actively participates in identify capacity gaps and training of counties Nutritionists
• Conduct regular supportive supervisions to project sites, identify capacity gaps and administer conduct appropriate trainings including onsite mentoring and coaching
• Identify project implementation gaps and recommend remedial actions
• Prepare and submit quality project progress reports including weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports using the recommended data collection and reporting tools
• In close collaboration with World Vision and the project team participate in Nutrition assessment and surveys
• Timely Plan, implement and monitor community mobilization activities including screening, referral and IYCF counseling and sensitization
• Represent THESO in nutrition cluster meetings and technical discussions
• In collaboration with the project team, actively participates in nutrition and health project proposal development

Essential requirements

• Degree in Nutrition and or Public Health or Human Medicine, with strong relevant experiences in Nutrition programming/IYCF
• Minimum of 3 years working experiences in Managing nutrition programme in both development and emergency context with NGOs /UN Agencies
• Must have sound knowledge and skills on IYCF with strong competencies in working with PD heard groups
• Strong ability and experiences in training Nutrition staff on relevant topics such CMAM, ICYF
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Arabic and local context language is and added advantage
• Excellent communication skills (Oral and written)
• Proficient in computer applications (Words processing and Excel)
• Strong sense of responsibility and leadership, organizational, coordination and time management skills
• Team player, flexibility and willingness to work in remote, hardship and culturally diverse environment

Skills and Experience

· Experience of implementing Nutrition.

· Clear interest in, and work experience in Nutrition programing

· Ability and flexibility y to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local health representatives.

· Proficient training skills in the area of CMAM/ IYCF counseling.

· Ability to have positive and promoting input towards breastfeeding

· Excellent Communication skills, good spoken and written English of concise reports.

· Fluency in Arabic and Dinka Languages is required.

· Proficient in computer applications (MS word, excels, power point, Internet, etc.)

· Able to work in remote and complex situations.

THIS POSITION IS FOR SOUTH SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY.

NOTE: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Attach ONLY photocopies of your documents and originals will be presented at interview.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit a CV with 3 references and a copy of their national ID and certificate to: The Human Resource Officer; THESO Juba Office, Gudelle 1 Rd 200m towards seminary gate from Kosta Kosta petrol station; Off Gudele Road.

Or Email: jobs@theso.org copying info@theso.org

Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be shortlisted as they come in.

QUALIFIED WOMEN CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.