Niger: NUTRITIONIST - Niger
Country: Niger
Closing date: 24 Sep 2013
Reference: JO/NIG/NUTCountry: NigerJob Title: Nutritionist
Contract Grade: BContract Length: 6- 12 monthsDate Needed By: ASAPNew Post or Replacement: ReplacementAccompanied / Unaccompanied: UnaccompaniedExact Job Location: Based in Tahoua
Reports To: ACDP
Liaises With:
• Health and Nutrition coordinator for technical and programmatic aspects related to nutrition and support to the Nutrition Programme Manager to increase technical competence on nutrition approaches and standards
• Health advisor for national representation and technical aspects on cross-cutting issues and the integration of health and nutrition activities
• All PM for programme integration
• Other members of SMT when needed
• MOH, government officials, other NGO and partner staff
Job Purpose: Working as member of a large, innovative multi-sectorial programme, the Nutritionist will:
• Serve as the technical reference person supporting the mission to better apply nutrition standards and best practices at field level (including support to operations research and M&E processes)
• Provide sound nutrition guidance in support of strategy development within integrated multi-sectorial programming
• Contribute to efforts to enact measurable change at health district level and contribute at the national level to the promotion of Concern best practices and approaches to address under nutrition
The normal duties and responsibilities attached to the role are as follows:
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Technical support
? Work with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and Nutrition Program manager to ensure effective programme implementation in accordance with international/national protocols and best practice for CTC and wider nutrition interventions and ensure monitoring of all nutrition activities (field visits, regular programme monitoring, mid-term and final evaluations, etc.)
? In coordination with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, support capacity development of actors at the community, health centre, and district health team level to technically improve implementation of services and programs to prevent and treat malnutrition
? Provide technical support and supervision to nurse-supervisors, CMAM supervisors, field agents and volunteers during monitoring visits to program sites and initial and refresher training for the improvement of community mobilisation and screening activities, and the quality of care for CRENI, CRENAS and CRENAM beneficiaries.
? Provide technical support and supervision during weekly and monthly Nutrition Programme meetings.
? Train and mentor Concern and MoH staff in nutrition, CTC, including community mobilisation, nutrition surveys and other technical subjects, as required
? Contribute to the development of programme strategies, proposals and concept notes to donors in collaboration with the Health Advisor and ACD-P.
? Support and orient consultants undertaking technical support for studies, surveys and evaluations.
Monitoring and evaluation
? Advise and provide technical support to M & E team and Health/Nutrition staff for an efficient monitoring and evaluation system to ensure programme quality and effective integration of CTC, including analysis of epidemiological data to inform programme adjustment and strategic orientation
? Review the quality of monthly nutrition data for the production of regular donor reports (Sitrep, Monthly Nutrition Situation Report on CRENAM, CRENAS, and CRENI admissions, analysis of CSI performance vs SPHERE standards, screening results, Concern quarterly CMAM report, UNICEF CMAM report, WFP summary Food Distribution, nutrition and screening report).
? Ensure programme quality adheres to Concern and other internationally accepted standards such as SPHERE and HAP.
Surveys
? In conjunction with the Health advisor, ACDP, Health and Nut program coordinator and Nutrition team, support the team in preparing for and conducting Standard Monitoring & Assessment of Relief & Transitions (SMART), nutrition program coverage and other surveys, including analysis and report writing.
? Integrate information and results from above surveys into programme planning.
Reporting
? Guide the Nutrition program manager and team to monitor and document the performance of the nutrition activities through quality monthly, quarterly , mid-term and final reports
? Ensure that lessons learned are captured and properly documented and archived by carrying out regular nutrition component reviews.
? Ensure high quality and timely reports developed for donors.
? Ensure all programme staff/partners are fully oriented in Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy, Sphere and HAP principles.
Representation/Coordination
? Work closely with the key regional, departmental and district government departments particularly the hospital, health district and nutrition focal points to ensure the respect of the minimum standards of quality, integration and expansion of the treatment of acute malnutrition.
? Liaise with regional intervening partners (MSF-E, World Vision, MDM, ACH, etc.) and build strong relationships with the regional technical line departments, regional WFP, UNICEF and OCHA reps.
? Ensure that field level issues, concerns, and results are communicated to the Health Advisor and ACDP on a timely basis for sharing and informing discussions during representation at Nutrition Technical Group , Health, Food Security and other national level meetings
Safety and Security
? Respect the Niger Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the safety and security of staff working under her/his supervision in line with the Security Management plan (SMP) and Safety First guidelines.
Confidentiality
? Ensure the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever acquired in the course of duty, relating to the practices and business of Concern Worldwide, to any other person or Organization without authority, except in normal execution of the above duties
? Ensure strict guardianship and security of financial data and documents at all times, including secure storage, accurate & complete filing and limiting access to the finance office to authorised personnel only
? Ensure strict adherence to Concern Niger Financial Procedures and Fraud Policy and remaining within the boundaries of these policies at all times
PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential
? Degree in Nutrition, preferably Post graduate qualification (MPH, MSc) in nutrition.
? At least three years’ experience in the design and management of nutrition programmes in developing countries; one or more years’ experience in Community-based Therapeutic Care (CTC) desirable
? Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health and nutrition programmes, including programme data management/analysis
? Experience working with MOH
? Experience in nutrition surveys, including data analysis and use of EPI-Info and SPSS software
? Strong staff management and staff development experience: ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner
? Computer skills including database management, Microsoft Word and Excel
Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:Essential
? Fluent in spoken French
? Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
? Able to work in insecure environments and live in confined areas
? Respectful of securities rules
? Dynamic and willing to take initiatives to complete assigned tasks and deal with difficulties encountered in daily work
? Strong leadership skills and ability to manage change effectively
? Excellent communication and presentation skills
? Ability to delegate, manage time and prioritize tasks while coping with a broad range of programmatic and technical demands
? Strong Analytical and problem solving abilities.
? Empathy with Concern’s Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives
Desirable:
? Familiarity with Concern
? Experience working in Africa and in the Sahel in particular
Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
How to apply:
All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by closing date.
CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length.
Concern Worldwide is an Irish-based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
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