Taimako Community Development Initiative (Taimako-CDI/TAIMAKO-CDI) is a non-profit, non-ethnic, non-political and non-religious organization, whose major objectives is improving rural and urban communities through developmental and self-help driven programmes, initiatives and activities. The organization has functional and equipped Offices in Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States, North-East, Nigeria. Visit our website to learn more about us: taimakocdi.org.ng
Assistant Nutrition Officer
- Job Type Part Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 years
- Location Yobe
- Job Field NGO/Non–Profit
- Available Positions: 2
Job Location: Yunusari, Yobe State.
Contract/Duration: 1 year with possibilities of extension (3 months’ probation period)
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Officer, the Assistant Nutrition Officer will contribute to
TAIMAKO-CDI’s current nutrition programmatic portfolio via project design, planning implementation, monitor and evaluation of CMAM, IYCF, mother support groups and hygiene promotion activities. He/she will liaise with stakeholders including (I)NGOs, UN Agencies, Ministry of Health and local Government partners in areas we are working. Thus, the primary functions of the Assistant Nutrition Officer is to assist the Nutrition Officer in providing leadership and overall day to day management of all nutrition programming in TAIMAKO-CDI projects in Nigeria. S/he will lead the development of strategies and manage existing programs and resources, and provide day to day supervision, management and coaching to a wide team of Nutrition and Food Security.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Officer and in collaboration with the Project Officers, Field Coordinators, and other collaborators of the projects and of the Base, he/she will:
- Effective implementation of nutrition Projects within the frame work of pertinent national/area nutrition policy, strategy and guidelines
- Support the Nutrition Officer in leading the nutrition team in the program area for effective implementation of the activities for achievement of the project goal with clear job descriptions and deliverables for each and every one of the team members.
- Provide direct hands-on technical support to nutrition staff and partners to effectively and innovatively manage nutrition projects with focus on key technical area.
- Coordinate the nutrition response and recovery activities across a wide range of actors, donors, host governments, UN and NGO partners to ensure consistency of programming.
- Strong negotiation skill with the partners, host community, government officials.
- Actively participate and represent TAIMAKO-CDI in Yobe State nutrition sector meetings.
- Assist the Nutrition Officer in the development of the nutrition program strategies, with support from national nutrition team, for the specific disaster response
- Assist in development of, or provide technical review for, nutrition proposals ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector. Also apply new developments in the nutrition sector to TAIMAKO-CDI programming when appropriate.
- Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders in the area of nutrition community mobilization and IYCF.
- Design and propose relevant and cost-effective community mobilization and IYCF approaches.
- Regularly assess the implications for TAIMAKO-CDI’s programme and priorities of any changes in the operating environment in this sector and report on these to the nutrition Officer as required. • Actively participate in surveys done at the Community level (KAP, SMART)
- Follow the logistic issues in relation to all nutrition projects including CMAM, community mobilization, IYCF and MCGs including preparing procurement plans and other purchasing documents and following the status of procurement and finally leading the proper utilization of procured nutrition items collaborating with logistics department
- Closely monitor program budgetary expenditures, follow budget spending updates from finance team.
- Ensure smooth phase out in each nutrition projects in the area during project phase out period
- Lead the nutrition staff for the proper planning and utilization of resources under the nutrition program
- In liaison with M&E, MIS, Data entry staff and the Nutrition Officer, plan, coordinate and prepare implementation and assessment/survey reports and ensure quality and timely reports are submitted to final destination.
- Regularly submit reports to the nutrition Officer as per the reporting sched
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field. Higher level Degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years work experience in humanitarian contexts, with at least 1 year in conflict/insecure contexts.
- He/she must have experience in BSFP, CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization.
- Exceptional organization and planning skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, foster teamwork, promote cohesion, bring diverse teams, staff and peerlevel colleagues into alignment around work plans and organizational objectives
- Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs.
- Excellent English oral and writing skills – Required
- Hausa – Desirable, Kanuri (added advantage)
- Ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages, remote areas and stay at the field.
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to screening sites.
- Capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
- Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
- Excellent team, budget and project management and representation competencies.
- Proficient in statistical and other software (Microsoft Office package and ENA for SMART.
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in English.
- Previous experience with similar position.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Project Management skills
- Team Management
- Knowledge of procedures related to institutional donors (WFP & UNICEF).
- Management of stocks, supply chains.
- Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
- Previous experience with NGOs
- Familiarity with Food and Nutrition assistance Programme .
Method of Application
Qualified applicants MUST submit the following documents to mailto:[email protected] on or before 12th January,2021:
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) listing all their work experience and qualifications; AND
- A cover letters.
Please reference the job title on the subject line, your cover letter and resume/CV
NB: Any submission made after the deadline will not be considered
Only Shortlisted candidate will be contacted
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply
