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The position will support the implementation of a Food Security and Nutrition response, with a focus on Community-based management of Acute Malnutrition, (CMAM) for a CARE project in Yobe and Jigawa. Under the Supervision of the Program Coordinator, he/she will support the nutrition sector to deliver quality and timely CMAM program. He/she will identify existing gaps and bottlenecks in CMAM Interventions through surveys and assessments and subsequently support the re-design of specific interventions to improve CMAM service delivery. The incumbent will design a comprehensive training plan for all relevant staff at all levels, lead and supervise its implementation. Similarly, he/she will provide technical guidance and management support throughout project’s programming process to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in accordance with the CMAM national and global guidelines and strategies. The position will support/coordinate the nutrition response/distribution activities in 4 LGAs of Yobe State (Karasuwa & Nguru LGAs) and Jigawa State (Hadejia & Jahun LGAs).

Responsibilities

Support to Project Implementation

• Oversee the management of CARE Outpatient Therapeutic Feeding Program (OTP), Community Outreach services and provide oversight function to the in-patient therapeutic feeding centres. 
• Engage in capacity-building activities including training and on-the-job mentorship to team members and key project stakeholders, including Nutrition Assistants and Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs). 
• Ensure stock management including the weekly and monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for and adequate.
• Manage and track CARE nutrition resources (equipment, supplies) committed to nutrition program activities. 
• Ensure that nutrition activities are fully integrated into other sectoral interventions and also enhance coordination between sectors. 
• Ensure timely requisition and distribution of key nutrition commodities such as RUTF and Routine drugs. 
• Manage all Nutrition staff in OTP and the community nutrition mobilizers in the areas of jurisdiction to ensure that quality standards are met.
• Support the Program Manager to develop work plans, SOP, budgets, program reports, document findings and lessons learned and prepare success stories in specific technical areas. 
• Represent CARE at all relevant technical external task forces, working groups, seminars, and where possible forge alliances to influence key actors around advocacy objectives. 
• Liaise with nutrition team to identify technical support needs of projects and staff, and jointly agree on specific and time-bound support needs of projects and staff in relevant technical areas.

Support to Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Conduct regular field visits and joint meetings with government officials to monitor and improve the implementation and service delivery of nutrition programs. 
• Ensure effective management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of integrated Nutrition projects.
• Co-lead nutrition surveys such as SMART survey, assessments, including preparation and submission of survey reports. 

Resource Mobilization                                                                                                                                                

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts

Other Responsibilities as Assigned                                                                     

Required:

• University degree in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Biology, Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
• At least 2- 4 years’ experience in nursing, biology, nutrition, public health, development, or food aid support.
• A good experience in supervision is required.
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis

Desired:

• Previous experience working at OTP centre in Northeast Nigeria.

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The CBT Officer will be responsible for managing the cash transfer component of the project, which will include designing, implementing, and monitoring the CBT activities to ensure that they meet the project's objectives and deliverables. The CBT Officer will work closely with the project team, implementing partners and stakeholders to provide unconditional food and cash assistance to food-insecure women, children, elderly persons, and people with disability affected by the crisis. The position will coordinate the CBT / distribution activities in 4 LGAs of Yobe State (Karasuwa & Nguru) and Jigawa State (Hadejia & Jahun LGAs)

Responsibilities

Support to Project Management 

• Coordinate e-voucher redemption and managing all feedback from project participants.
• Take a lead in targeting, SCOPE registration and card distribution to project participants.
• Participate in developing action plans of food distribution and introduce proper alternatives and adjustments of processes in accordance with minimum requirements for food distribution.
• Train, assign and evaluate the work for the community-based staff.
• Manage crowd and ensure proper alignment of beneficiaries especially women and those of special needs.
• Ensure food items in vendor’s shops are stored in good conditions.
• Regular participation in cluster meetings at local level, particularly with regard to Food Security and cash working group 

Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting                                                                                              

• Support in monitoring the activities of vendors during food redemption.
• Review, prepare, and submit daily reports as supplies and food delivered.
• Conduct on monthly basis price monitoring and periodic market assessments.
• Monitor food prices in the project intervention areas in coordination with WFP.
• Report all field activities to Project Coordinator.

Project Sensitization and Awareness 

• Conduct sensitization and children under 5 years. 

Resource Mobilization                                                                                                                                                  

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts

Other Responsibilities as Assigned                                                                      

Required:

• University degree/HND/OND in any of the following disciplines: Agricultural Economics or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in connection with project management in the food security and/or livelihood sector, preferably in a non-governmental organization of humanitarian and international character
• Previous experience in food distribution supervisory field is preferable.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required.
• A good experience in supervision is required.
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment, and relevant data analysis
• Fluency in English and Hausa.

Desired:

• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows-based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize own work plan.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction.
• Ability to guide and support staff in addressing various operational challenges, along with increasing security concerns.
• Ability to fit easily into a complex and operative team of various cultural backgrounds.

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The project coordinator will lead on the implementation of a flood response project which will deliver a food and hygiene intervention through cash vouchers, combined with hygiene promotion and other WASH components that are critical to stopping the spread of cholera and other waterborne diseases in the project location. The Project Coordinator position will ensure close and effective coordination with the MEAL and program teams, as well as program support teams to ensure CARE is able to deliver timely, effective and high-quality humanitarian responses directly or with and through partners based on the Country Office Program Strategy. The position will coordinate/supervise all the food security and nutrition response in 4 LGAs of Yobe State (Karasuwa & Nguru LGAs) and Jigawa State (Hadejia & Jahun LGAs).

Responsibilities

Project Management                                                                                                                          

• Provide strategic leadership of the LDS Food Response intervention in Yobe and Jigawa.
• Ensure quality delivery of the project, including up-to-date project work plans, budget management (maintaining satisfactory burn rates and realistic projections), and reporting.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) System for the project, project monitoring, using collected data for decision-making and informing county office strategy.
• Work closely with CO Communication Officer to ensure Project visibility.
• Manage project partnerships with government, local and peer organizations at state and local government levels.
• Ensure effective technical support to the project, including facilitating capacity building of staff and ensuring quality delivery of technical assistance by the technical team.
• Contribute to build field office, partner and staff capacity in considering and integrating gender equality throughout emergency policies, procedures and approaches.
• Ensure that gender equality is integrated into all aspects of CARE’s programming and organizational culture.

Evidence-based Learning                                                                                             

• Coordinate the development and implementation of a Knowledge Management Framework, which ensures that project best practices and lessons inform program design and strategy development.
• Lead the documentation of project learning to share internally with other projects in the CO and externally with partners and other parts of CARE.
• Organize and oversee periodic project review and learning events with partners and other stakeholders.

Leadership and Supervisory Role

• Implementing Performance management for direct reports in line with CARE Nigeria People and Culture (HR) requirements
• Team building:    Support efforts to ensure that the program development is building on CO lessons, evidence of impact and experience (i.e. best practices and lesson learnt, accountability review, after action review).
• Work closely with the country team and security team in supporting and adhering to policies that support the safety and security of the team.

Other Responsibilities as Assigned                       

Resource Mobilization

• Play a key role in Country Office Resource Development efforts as may be directed by the Senior Manager for Business Development and Partnerships.

Required:

• University degree (Bachelor or Masters) in Project Management, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health
• At least 4-5 years of experience in project management in the food security and / or livelihood sector, and preferably in a non-governmental organization of humanitarian and international character
• Previous experience in food distribution supervisory field is preferable
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows-based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction.

Desired:

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Fluency in English and Hausa.
• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Results oriented.
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities.