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Location Kala Balge – Borno State

General Position Summary

The Nutrition Assistants will directly implement nutrition program activities in the areas of intervention. The activities will include supporting recommended maternal and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices through appropriate Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) using CNMs, peer-to-peer support groups (Care group & Male Engagement), General Nutrition Sensitization during the distribution of fresh food vouchers. He/ She will also support the roll out of the Mother Led MUAC approach aimed at enhancing mothers’ knowledge on malnutrition, improving coverage, increasing timely case identification and referral of malnourished children below 5year and supporting the OTP/TSFP activities.

Essential Job Responsibilities STRATEGY & VISION

• Collaborate with other team members for effective integration between other services like Nutrition and health services
• Collaborate with Local authorities and other partners to harmonize different efforts for better impact and sustainability.
• Able to learn and update his/ her information or knowledge to adapt the changing situation and context

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Directly implement the activities defined in the program in close collaboration with the nutrition
• Facilitate community mobilization and sensitization meetings during community led nutrition
• Implement awareness and sensitization activities on optimal IYCF practices, promotion of dietary diversification, malnutrition and its causes and including available CMAM services.
• Support establishment and functionality of Peer to Peer Support Groups e. Care groups & Male Engagement.
• Provide technical support to nutrition promoters and follow-up their day-to-day
• Support implementation of Mother Led MUAC i.e. coordination with community structures and any other key stakeholder, organize necessary materials/ tools required for the trainings, participate/ lead the training sessions.
• Follow-up with CMNs to ensure periodic active case finding at community level and identified malnourished cases referred for nutrition treatment at nearby health facilities.
• Ensure that nutrition promoters and Peer to Peer Support Groups follow the agreed implementation plan and guideline.
• Regularly assess the capacity of the supervised members and provide relevant formal and on the job
• Supervise and Support the running of OTP/TSFP Sites programs.
• Facilitate good working relationship between MCN and target
• Ensure timely submission of weekly reports, monthly reports and MUAC screening data & reports to nutrition officer for compilation.
• In collaboration with the nutrition officer and Field Managers, develop success stories, lessons learnt and case studies.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Identify technical gaps among staff line managed and in liaison with the line manager provide on the job training and/ support supervision.
• Participate in developing detailed project implementation plan and orient the line managed on agreed actions.

FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency

INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

• Creates and maintain relationship with local health and other authorities to link services with the existing health structure smoothly,
• Upholds the image and values of Mercy Corps at all times,

SECURITY

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies. ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
• Supervisory Responsibility
• Community Nutrition Monitors, Peer to Peer Support Group

Knowledge and Experience

• University degree/HND or OND in Nutrition, Natural/Social Sciences, or equivalent
• Experience in the Nutrition and social approach – IYCF a
• Familiarity of the intervention areas
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri
• Previous experience with MC is an added

Accountability

• Reports Directly to: Senior Nutrition Program
• Works Directly with: Nutrition

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Location: Konduga (1), Ngala (1) and Yobe (2)

General Position Summary 

The Nutrition Officer is responsible for overseeing day-to-day implementation of nutrition activities . S/he will work closely with other sectors such as MEL, CASH, and Livelihood ensuring smooth project implementation and delivery of program objectives.  Activities will include Promotion / supporting adoption of recommended maternal and Infant and Young Child nutrition in emergency (MIYCN-E) practices, distribution of Food Vouchers to target participants, food redemption monitoring, regular vendors review meeting, monitoring and supervision of community-level nutrition screening including the rollout of Family Led MUAC approach and as well participation in planned nutrition surveys and assessments.

Essential Job Functions

• Implement all nutrition activities within the work plan and offer technical guidance to the team.
• Support the implementation of nutrition activities and ensure smooth coordination across sectors.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to vulnerability criteria.
• Conduct monthly SNA food redemption across communities within the LGA.
• Collaborate with other team members for effective integration between other services like Nutrition, WASH, Protection, and health sector.
• Collaborate with local authorities and other partners to harmonize different efforts for better impact and sustainability.
• Able to learn and update his/ her information or knowledge to adapt to the changing situation and context.
• Provide technical inputs on the execution of the implementation of Food assistance activities in a timely manner.

Program Management:

• Coordinate with other sectors (Cash, Livelihoods, Shelter, MEL, WASH) and support units to ensure activities are conducted within MC policy and with the maximum benefit to the program.
• Provide inputs to the design and implementation of training in any areas related to the program activities for staff, communities, and program beneficiaries.
• Supervise community mobilization and sensitization activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Fresh Food Vouchers to improve Household dietary Diversification.
• Regularly monitor and supervise redemption exercise as well as beneficiary targeting.
• Ensures beneficiary complaints mechanisms and Accountability to the Affected Population is addressed in the appropriate way that does not discredit the image of Mercy Corps.
• Spearhead the rollout of the Mother Led MUAC approach i.e., coordinate with community structures and any other key stakeholder, organize necessary materials/ tools required for the training, and lead the training sessions.
• Participate in nutrition assessment and surveys planned in the catchment area.
• Actively participate in area-level nutrition, food security and Health sector meetings.
• Ensure timely submission of quality weekly and monthly nutrition activity reports.
• Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities.
• Maintain filing of all Mercy Corps beneficiaries, and ensure all lists are well captured electronically and manually.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate community meetings, events and training as required.
• Build and maintain good external relationships and coordination with relevant food assistance actors within and out of Maiduguri.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Coordinate Porridge Mum Approach
• Oversee the IYCF Counsellors
• Any Other duties as assigned.

 Team Management:

• Identify technical gaps among staff line managed and in liaison with the line manager provide on the job training and/ support supervision.
• Participate in developing detailed project implementation plan and orient the line managed on agreed actions.

Finance & Compliance Management:

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency programming.

Influence & Representation:

• Creates and maintain relationships with local health and other authorities to link services with the existing health structure smoothly.
• Always upholds the image and values of Mercy Corps.

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning  

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries 

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Knowledge and Experience 

• BA/Sc. in Nutrition, Agriculture or any related discipline.
• 2 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general gender and protection mainstreaming experience & knowledge required.
• At least 1 year of experience implementing Supplementary Nutrition Assistance (fresh and fleshy food and vegetables).
• Experience using voucher modality and knowledge of Nagis platform.
• Experience working with local partners especially market vendors is required.
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Transaction monitors
• Community Nutrition Mobilizers.
• CNM Supervisor
• IYCF Counsellor

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General Position Summary

The Pharmacist Assistant is responsible for the storage, management and supply chain of the nutrition and medical supplies and supports the program field team to ensure timely and appropriate utilization.

Essential Job Responsibilities

STRATEGY & VISION

• Collaborate with other team member for effective integration between other services like Nutrition and health services
• Collaborate with Local authorities and other partners to harmonize different efforts for better impact and sustainability.
• Able to learn and update his/ her information or knowledge to adapt to the changing situation and context

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Follow up and ensure timely procurements and delivery of nutrition and medical supplies according to plan.

• Ensure presence of necessary store equipment/ items and items are properly
• Monitor consumption of nutrition and medical supplies at OTP sites if required, support dispersers/ store keepers in preparation of monthly consumption reports.
• Ensure stock cards and drug/ nutrition supplies tracking registers are updated as well as waybills are well documented/filled and archived according to standard
• In liaison with the clinical Officer, draft nutrition and medical supplies distribution plans
• Conduct physical inventory for nutrition and medical supplies for Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTPs) services.
• Prepare weekly summary reports of nutrition and medical supplies status and needs for each OTP site, submit supply requests based on consumption/ needs/ distribution plans and timely report any delays in delivery of supplies.
• Prepare monthly nutrition and medical supplies consumption
• Report any irregularities in stock levels e. differences observed between bin cards and physically counted figures, damages etc.
• Assist to investigate losses where necessary, document findings, and submit reports to relevant
• Identify the training needs for dispersers and/ store keepers and liaise with line manager to conduct/ arrange the training for

FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to emergency

INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION

• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are 

SECURITY

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

• Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
• Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree /Diploma in Pharmacy or a related field
• Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to the management of medical drugs, nutritional supplies and equipment.
• Experience in the humanitarian field and health/nutrition
• Good knowledge/skills in Microsoft
• Fluency in Hausa, and English
• Experience in logistic, and supply chain is desirable 

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Program / Department Summary

The MEL Assistant will be based in either Rann to support the planned MEL activities in the LGA led by Mercy Corps and will provide context-specific humanitarian assistance. The Program will deliver a multi-sectoral emergency and recovery package targeting Dikwa among other LGAs. Mercy Corps has an established presence in all LGAs and will be delivering food, WASH, protection, nutrition, shelter/non-food item, and agriculture.

General Position Summary

The position holder will support the planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation, ensuring quality in accordance with accepted standards, providing essential feedback for learning, accountability, and decision-making for Mercy Corps Nigeria. S/he will be responsible for the following:

• The MEL Assistant will work with the MEL Senior Officer as part of a team to operate the MEL system across the implementation locations.
• The MEL Assistant is responsible for supporting Mercy Corps staff to regularly collect, enter, verify, analyze data, and make timely database adjustments to measure the impact of the program.
• The MEL Assistant will work directly with the MEL Senior Officer and will closely coordinate with other program staff to help ensure monitoring and evaluation data is accurately incorporated into all reports and information products.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain MEL systems that improve Mercy Corps’ ability to inform program implementation, analyze data and represent impact to donors, government, partner organizations and communities.
• Ensure all relevant program staff can utilize the database to analyze program information and results.
• Regularly review data entered into the MEL system to locate and fix problems with data entry or integrity.
• Manage regular synchronizations and backups of field data to cloud-based data management systems.
• Troubleshoot front and back-end issues with the database, including any synchronization issues of field-level data.
• Ensure field teams always have the most recent version of all MEL tools and documents.
• Assist the team in improving the MEL system by identifying good practices, field-tested lessons learned and creative recommendations; share with and encourage staff to incorporate these in their daily work.
• Review or edit data in reports as requested and required.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not jeopardize its mission.
• Work as part of a team to facilitate and support MEL operations including baseline, end-line surveys, regular monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting according to the M&E work plan.
• Facilitate data analysis with the program implementation team as requested.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure all elements of the MEL system are utilized effectively by all stakeholders, assessing, and identifying breakdowns and areas that require clarifications and improvements.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned or required.

Safeguarding Responsibilities.

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being ofparticipants and fellow team members ·
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning:

• As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Participants:

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times.

Knowledge and Experience

• Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree, Higher Diploma, Ordinary Diploma or equivalent in Economics, Agriculture, Demography, Statistics, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
• One year of MEL experience (or similar) – preferably in Borno State.
• Attention to detail and patience to double-check data entry is essential.
• Good basic math skills are essential and general knowledge of statistical principles is preferred.
• Prior experience carrying out surveys or conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection.
• Excellent oral and written communication skill in English language is required. Hausa and Kanuri language skill is preferred.
• Intermediate computer skill in MS Office programs, particularly Excel, is required. Skills in other programs, such as Access or statistical packages is also desirable.
• Prior experience with computerized data management systems is desired.