Nutrition Supervisor at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Nutrition Project Manager, the Nutrition Supervisor oversees all activities at the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and/or Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) sites including screening, referrals; treatment of and follow up of children with malnutrition; health education and sensitization and record keeping.

Responsibilities and Task
Activities Implementation:

• Overall lead in the CMAM and/or IYCF activity points
• Supervise curative CMAM activities and preventive IYCF activities at Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) sites and in the community
• In liaison with Nutrition Deputy Project Manager, develop lists for home visits and defaulter tracing and share with Nutrition Officers for follow-up by Community Nutrition Mobilisers (CNM) and/or defaulter tracers
• Act as a liaison with the beneficiaries, local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activity
• With the support of Nutrition Deputy Project Manager and Nutrition Project Manager ensure quality integration of CMAM and IYCF activities
• Actively support functional referral system from identification of malnutrition cases from different sources including community, health posts, and other partners operating in the area, to treatment and follow-up of project beneficiaries

Team supervision:

• Organize and supervise the day-to-day schedule of the team to guarantee the smooth running of the project and participate to the weekly tasks including drafting of the field work plans
• Ensure staffs understand duties and responsibilities in the working environment according to their job descriptions and internal HR guidelines
• Make sure every member of the team clearly understand his/her task and has the necessary material to correctly fulfil his/her objectives
• Ensure the work schedules are respected in the field
• Organize regular meetings with his/her team (briefing and debriefing) and ensure they have the necessary support they need
• Participate in the evaluation and to the definition of the training needs of his/her team
• Ensure the proper training and supervision of the CNMs who take part in the project
• Ensure the security rules in the field are respected, the safety of the field officers is guaranteed and the regular communication with the security focal person is maintained

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure the data collection and timely report compilation and submission
• Responsible for data keeping and participate to data analysis when required by the line manager
• Participate in assessments as may be required by the Nutrition Deputy Project Manager
• Participate and supervise any assessments for the projects or for new projects
• Propose methodologies to ensure that beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation.
• Provide weekly internal situation reports
• Report immediately any delay, problem or other relevant information to the Nutrition Deputy Project Manager
• Prepare and share quality and timely data and/or reports as requested

Logistic & administration:

• Contribute to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.
• Ensure the safety and good operating conditions of all nutrition material of the field team
• Ensure the follow-up and the proper use of materials and tools used during on-site works
• Ensure smooth Nutrition supply chain management through forecasting the need, timely requests, facilitations from logistics, proper storage and management of all nutrition supplies at the facilities and community level.
• Analyze the security situation in the area and inform the Nutrition Deputy PM in case of security incidents, rumors or any security information

Internal and external representation:

• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, community leaders (especially Lawans), community committees and other stakeholders
• Represent PUI at anytime and anywhere when s/he is in duty
• Ensure coordination with PUI Staff and stakeholders concerning community intervention activities
• N.B: The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Priorities of the Department

• Quality implementation of CMAM and IYCF programs according to global and national guidelines
• Quality data management and reporting of CMAM and IYCF activities
• Support the integrated approach through effective referral within the nutrition components and with the other programs internally
• Build the capacity of the nutrition team on thematic areas related to nutrition

Qualification and Required Skills

• Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, Kanuri is an asset
• Education degree: At least Bachelor's Degree in Health-related discipline or NCE in a relevant field

Work experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in both CMAM and IYCF
• Previous experience with NGO is required

Knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrated understanding of the MOH systems and structure
• Previous experience in food distribution is an asset
• Previous experience in humanitarian assessment, monitoring and evaluation is an asset

Computer skills:

• Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Interests:

• Commitment to the NGO values and principles
• Strong understanding of the political situation in the area

Transversal Skills:

• Stress management and flexibility
• Diplomacy and problem-solving
• Capacity to mobilize community
• Team Management
• Rigor and organization
• Honesty.