Nutrition Supervisor at Care Best Initiative (CBI)

Job Purpose

• The Nutrition Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective implementation of nutrition programs.
• They are responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and monitoring of nutrition interventions aimed at addressing malnutrition and improving the nutritional status of vulnerable populations.
• The role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in nutrition, and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve program objectives.

Job Description / Principal Accountabilities
Program Planning and Implementation:

• Develop comprehensive nutrition intervention plans in line with program objectives and guidelines.
• Coordinate the implementation of nutrition programs, including therapeutic feeding, supplementary feeding, and nutrition education activities.
• Ensure timely procurement and distribution of nutrition supplies and commodities.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Establish monitoring and evaluation systems to track the progress and impact of nutrition interventions.
• Conduct regular assessments of nutritional needs and vulnerabilities within the target population.
• Analyse data and provide regular reports to inform programmatic decisions and adjustments.

Capacity Building:

• Provide technical guidance and support to nutrition staff, including training and mentoring.
• Strengthen the capacity of community health workers and volunteers to deliver nutrition services effectively.
• Conduct periodic performance evaluations and identify opportunities for skill development.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with national and international standards for nutrition programming, including Sphere standards and WHO guidelines.
• Conduct regular field visits and quality assurance checks to monitor program implementation and adherence to protocols.
• Identify and address any gaps or challenges in service delivery to maintain program quality and effectiveness.

Key Relationships
Internal:

• Program Coordinator
• Clinical Coordinator
• Finance and Support Services team
• Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, PDA, MEAL, finance, PPA)

External:

• Partners
• Consultants
• Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
• Government agencies
• Community leaders/CBOs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in nutrition programming, preferably in a humanitarian or emergency context.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition principles, including assessment, screening, and treatment of malnutrition.
• Experience in program management, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.
• Proven ability to build capacity and provide training and supervision to staff and volunteers.
• Strong understanding of nutrition principles, assessment methodologies, and program design. Proficiency in nutrition software and data analysis tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles and values, including neutrality, impartiality, and respect for diversity and human dignity.

Skillds (Special Training and Competencies):
General professional competencies:

• Proven experience in computer systems and network administration
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Team management
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities

Training skills:

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Good knowledge of the local humanitarian and security context
• Context / Specific skills, Knowledge and experience:
• In-depth knowledge of the Office 365 suite
• Designing and managing IP networks
• Bandwidth optimization and high availability techniques.
• Knowledge of installation, configuration and maintenance of HF and VHF radios is an asset.

Performance Management:
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with CBI Human Resource and Performance Management manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

• The Job Description
• The work and development plan
• The Mid-term / End of trial period Performance Review Template
• The End-term Performance Review Template
• The CBI Competency Framework.

Key Behaviours:

• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
• Social and receptive (active listener).
• High degree of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
• Proactive and ready to take initiative.
• Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
• High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to undertake extensive field trips within the PCO working area.