Nutrition Manager (Roster)

NOTICE: Emergency Roster Recruitment

Please be advised that this recruitment is for Emergency Roster Placement only and does not involve immediate hiring. This position will be based in different districts/woredas under our field office. Final candidates will be added to the roster and will be contacted right away when an emergency response arises. 

Background: 
The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities in over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

Job Overview:  

Under the immediate supervision of the Field Coordinator and the technical supervision of Nutrition Coordinator and Sr Health and Nutrition coordinator based at Addis Ababa, the Nutrition Manager is responsible to manage IRC Ethiopia Nutrition activities in regional state under our Field office. She/he is responsible for proper planning, coordination, supervision, monitoring and reporting of emergency nutrition response and development projects implemented through emergency nutrition team, system strengthening and other approaches. The position demands working internally with IRC Health, WASH, ERD, projection, SC, Finance, P&C and externally with other INGOs/NGOs, Government partners, Clusters and Task Forces. The Nutrition Manager will report to the Field Coordinator and technical to the Nutrition Coordinator based in Addis and will closely work with other IRC team at the field level and with field office nutrition team members. The position will be part of the our Field Office health and nutrition team and will be responsible for frequent visit emergencies and other project sites for assessment, assistance and support to field teams and monitoring of program activities. The Field Coordinator / Nutrition Coordinator in Addis can assign other nutrition program related assignments when needed.

Major Responsibilities: 
Technical Support and Capacity Building
 

• Perform all necessary actions to ensure the smooth functioning of emergency and non-emergency nutrition responses projects implemented under assigned field office. 
• Lead IRC’s emergency and non-emergency nutrition team operating under assigned Field Office
• Work closely with other sectoral staff– WASH, ERD, protection, MEAL, Finance, SC, P&C and others to ensure integrated approach in program implementation in the intervention Woredas and to make the nutrition program effective.
• Conduct nutrition related field assessments including analysis reports and provide guidance in implementation of emergency nutrition responses.
• Stay up to date on nutrition-related humanitarian/emergency situations in the region and actively share that with supervisors and other colleagues 
• Identify training needs and organize training for IRC and partner staffs in emergencies and other nutrition situations at woreda, zonal and regional levels when assigned based on project context. 
• Actively representing the IRC in all relevant coordination forums related to nutrition sector in assigned region where and when needed.
• Liaise with RHBs, Zonal Health Department and Woreda Health Offices as deemed applicable regarding implementation of emergency response projects on a regular basis.
• Lead the on-time government MOU and project performance report prepared, submitted and signed and distributed to all concerned bodies. 
• Actively take part in field office management meetings and work on the agreed action points.
• Responsible for carrying out other tasks assigned by the Field coordinator and Addis technical unit 
• Assess the technical and leadership of the assigned FO nutrition team and work on empowering and improving the team technical capacity with frequent coaching and mentoring or by arranging capacity building trainings. 
• Make sure all IRC performance management Process/ PMP including performance planning, monitoring, 1 to1 discussion, continues feedback and mid-year and annual performance appraisals for direct reports done genuinely and properly with in due date

Programs Management

Grant and Budget Monitoring and Management

• Ensure that project activities and spending are fully in compliance with the donor regulations. 
• By discussing with the FC, Finance and other relevant sectors ensure that project cycle Meetings/PCMs (POM, PRM and PCM) are held on time and action points of the meetings are implemented timely. 
• Ensure that the vacant positions under the assigned field office nutrition departments were initiated timely, recruitments managed and onboarded within less than 60 days by working closely with P&C and other concerned bodies.  Ensure that program is implemented in a cost-effective manner, within the approved budget framework and make sure 
• Ensures that project nutrition team develops realistic and strategically focused implementation plans and are supported by individual operation plans of the field office program staff.
• Lead the regular reviewing of project Integra and share recommendations and  follow up on the implementation of action points.

Reports and Proposals

• Prepare regular updates and share with Field Coordinator, Nutrition Coordinator and other relevant bodies as required.
• Produce the required weekly, monthly/quarterly/annual reports on Nutrition responses under her/his supervision and share to the concerned body. 
• Actively take part in need assessment, concept preparation, proposal development and budgets for future emergency responses and other nutrition programs by IRC Ethiopia as required.
• Prepare and share detailed MMR, Weekly progress update, regular government and donor reports, lesson learned, success stories, and other reports to the supervisors and other concerned bodies within their due date.  

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Regular field monitoring visits to the intervention areas (where IRC is responding for nutrition emergencies and development programs) and provide technical support for field team and make sure the projects are on the right track in all aspects.
• Share field visit feedback with clear SMART action points and follow up on the progress of those action points. 
• Support the nutrition in Addis and actively participate in internal and external evaluation of Nutrition response interventions.
• Closely work with the MEAL team to ensure that the project indicator matrix tool is developed for all projects, consistently tracked and regularly share reports to the concerned bodies. 
• Ensures monitoring data including ITT, client feedback , project specific data bases, field visits monitoring feedbacks, etc  are collected and used in a timely manner. This must be 
• Ensure M&E information is used to identify gaps, improve program quality and to develop timely strategies to advance accomplishment of the program
• Ensure that gender equality, diversity and inclusion are mainstreamed in all nutrition projects under his/ her supervision.

Representation, Coordination and Working Relationship

• Attend and represent IRC Nutrition Response in relevant coordination meetings organized by Government, donors, clusters, and other NGOs. Prepare meeting notes as required and share these with all concerned. 
• Participate at Regional cluster, interagency and taskforce meetings related to nutrition interventions.  
• Ensure that strong team spirit and conducive working environment established among assigned FO nutrition team
• Ensure that there is a collaborative work relationship established between IRC nutrition team and other departments, government bodies, IPs and clients.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:-

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC Field office
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

Educational Requirements:

• Degree or master’s in health fields such as public health, nursing, midwifery 

Preferred experience & skills: 

• Minimum of 4 Years work experience for the first-degree holder and 3 years work experience for Masters holders in nutrition programs at INGOs that involve clinical and community-based programs
• Excellent in nutrition programs including emergency responses.
• Good project management skills. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise/monitor implementation of emergency nutrition response programs
• Practical experience in managing nutrition emergency and development programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure
• Good knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office suite 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage and work through change in proactive and positive manner. 

Language Skills: 

• Knowledge of English is mandatory and 

• Knowledge of the local language is desirable 

Certificates or Licenses:

• Trained and certificate on CMAM/IMAM, IYCF and other nutrition related topics

How To Apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: - 

IRC Career Site:- https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/details/Nutrition-Manager_JR00002872

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. 

• Name of the position you have applied for 

• Date of application 

• Summary of your qualifications and experience 

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address 

• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. 

Disclaimer: - Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. 

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons. 

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowance.