Job Summary:
The Nutrition Project Officer will be responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day activities of the nutrition program in assigned locations. The Nutrition Officer, with guidance from the Senior Nutrition Project Officer, will undertake the following responsibilities related to project cycle management, technical direction, and field activities implementation.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Support field level technical assessments in coordination plan and organize CRS community led supplementary program in project locations sites.
- Provide technical support in MAMI, IMAM and MIYCN implementations.
- Supervise and Support nutrition partner officers, to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and implemented according to stipulated standards.
- Ensure quality engagement of community leaders / their delegates for the organization of beneficiaries in each project location.
- Carry out weekly supervisory visits to all project locations assigned.
- Ensure adequate availability of food and material supplies for collection by LMs from vendors shop in all project locations and share.
- Ensure bi-weekly redemption of Tom Brown grain by LMs.
- Submit weekly field data and report to the Senior Nutrition Project Officer.
- Report any progress and any problems in a timely manner.
- Ensure effective follow-ups on beneficiaries in all project locations.
- Identify gaps and present plans for capacity building to inform effective programing.
- Attend regular nutrition meetings and assist in any other tasks when required.
- Respect the dignity and culture of beneficiaries and other members of the community.
- Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
- Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
- Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
- Ensure all partner officers are familiar with their responsibilities and up to date on any changes.
- Identifying information for case studies for reports on program successes and learning.
Capacity building
- Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the Senior Nutrition Officer.
- Coordinate project evaluation activities and assist partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data as per specified tools.
Required Languages - English and Hausa required.
Location: Plateau State
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 60%.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups Preferred Qualifications Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Key Working Relationships: Internal: Head of Office, Emergency Coordinator, Accountability Officer, Administration, Procurement, Fleet, Finance Officers, Enumerators, CAT Officer, WASH & MEAL Officer. External: Partner staff, Contractors, Volunteers, CNMs, lead mothers, Promoters, Care group Volunteers, and Vendors, Local and state governments, International/national and state institutions, agencies, clusters, partners, Children and their families. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff): Agency Leadership Competencies: Safeguarding: CRS is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all people who interact with our work. We uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and expect all staff and partners to respect and protect the dignity and rights of everyone from any form of harm, abuse, harassment, or exploitation. All staff are required to follow CRS’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to complete mandatory safeguarding e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. What we offer CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. ***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Organization context General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
- Solid analytical, writing skills, and communication skills
- Sound knowledge and skills in training and facilitation
- Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations
- Great writing and review skills to develop and review high-quality success stories
- Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behavior.
- Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
- Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable the program meet it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
- Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
- Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development
- Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
- Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
- Leads by example to motivate high performance of others.
- Very strong commitment to continuous learning.
- Education Qualification and Experience
- B.Sc. Nutrition / Public Health / Food Science / BSc or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementation of nutrition programs, including IMAM especially TSFP and/or MIYCN preferably in an International or Local NGO.
- Experience in implementing MAMI, SBC, TSFP Tom Brown nutrition program is an advantage.
- Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries.
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
- Demonstrable ability at report writing.
- Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
