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  • Posted: Jan 20, 2022
    Deadline: Feb 1, 2022
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    Nutrition Program Assistant

    Nutrition Program Assistant to be based in Damboa.

    Position: Nigerian nationals only

    Job Summary

    The selected candidate (s) will be responsible for the overall implementation of the nutrition BSFP program and IYCF components in collaboration with other CMAM nutrition partners and integration with other programs/ sectors. S/He will facilitate good practice and ensure compliance to applicable implementation of national CMAM guidelines.

    Main Responsibilities

    • Plan and organize nutrition activities at designated BSFP sites in liaison with the nutrition officer and other program staff.
    • Supporting targeting of beneficiaries; formation and establishment of Mother Care groups; selection of community volunteers and members of community structures.
    • Work closely with care group promoters and lead mothers to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the community to BSFP sites.
    • Take lead on the BSFP services at the distribution sites including verification, validation and registration of beneficiaries.
    • Work closely with the teams to ensure all children and women are screened correctly.
    • Ensure all eligibility criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the BSFP.
    • Encourage caregivers to access health facilities and have all children in BSFP are immunized according to the national protocols.
    • Ensure correctness, consistence and completeness of the information in the BSFP registers.
    • Generate daily distribution reports including the screening and stock reports against distribution lists.
    • Ensure adequate availability of all food commodities and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics and warehouse staff.
    • Through liaison with the community volunteers provide effective follow up of all beneficiaries: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the program, sick children and children with social problems... etc.
    • Provide key WASH, health and nutrition education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocols and guidelines including messages on food ratio, distribution days, beneficiary rights etc during sensitization sessions.
    • Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the BSFP sites.
    • Follow-up and ensure the field team interacts with the beneficiaries and community leaders properly.
    • Represent the organization at LGA or camp coordination meetings involving nutrition actors.

    Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors.
    Qualifications and Experience

    • Degree in health related course from a recognized accredited higher institution.
    • Over two (2) years’ experience in CMAM and IYCF programs
    • NYSC Certificate or Exemption letter
    • Valid and current practicing license.
    • Excellent report-writing skills is an advantage
    • Fluent in written and spoken English, Hausa and Kanuri
    • Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles.

    Key Competencies:

    • Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
    • Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet
    • Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC’s strategic objectives.
    • Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
    • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
    • Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

    Compliance & Ethics:

    Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
    Equal Opportunities

    International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
    ***Due to the urgent need of the position* a*pplications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.**International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the reporting email address provided at the end of this document. International Medical Corps’ Reporting email address: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com Please do not submit your CV or application to the reporting email address, it will not be considered for review***

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    Distribution Assistant

    Distribution Assistant to be based in Damboa -Three (3) Positions.

    Position: Nigerian nationals only

    Job Summary:

    The selected candidate(s) will work as part of the core team implementing food and cash distribution and will be responsible for distribution of food and cash during the General Food Distribution in-kind and Cash-based transfers (CBT) to IDPs and during the nutrition Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) for vulnerable children and Pregnant and Lactating women in all program sites.**

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    1: Implementation of Programs Activities

    • Conduct community meetings to sensitize communities on the organization’s program and beneficiary entitlements.
    • Assist and monitor the general running of Nutrition activities of IMC within the scope of the project area.
    • Assist the Nutrition/ FSL Officer in preparing food distribution plans and program related internal and external reports for IMC and the community, including case studies and success stories.
    • Work closely with Nutrition/FSL Officer to contribute to organizational and sector-wide learning through good quality documentation of lessons learned, best practices, evaluations etc.
    • In collaboration with the Nutrition/ FSL Officer, propose and initiate improvements according to the lessons learnt during programming and the findings from assessments conducted within the program period.
    • Support the team to supervise community promotion and awareness session on all planned activities while collaborating with community leaders and volunteers for smooth running of program activities.
    • Plan field movement on a daily basis to ensure smooth project implementation.
    • Support the integration of behavior change in health and nutrition, WASH activities to promote FSL program sustainability.
    • Identify and prioritize vulnerable people on distribution days
    • Work with the security manager to ensure effective crowd control and safety of beneficiaries and staff.
    • Work with team leaders to organize materials required for food distribution.
    • Timely report to the team leaders about food received, suspected or confirmed losses or damages and amounts distributed.
    • Supervise and coordinate with the casual workers, transporters and other team members to ensure effective distribution, safety and no losses of commodities.
    • Plan and carry out MUAC screenings at BSFP sites.
    • Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

    Diploma in Food Security or Agriculture, Nutrition, Social Science, Social Works related discipline and at least two years of professional experience in food assistance interventions. Experience in north east Nigeria is an added advantage.

    Required skills:

    • Experience in community mobilization and sensitization.
    • Experience in food, cash and NFI distribution
    • Basic computer skills especially Word and Excel, access. Knowledge of other databases preferred.
    • Good human relations and diplomacy.
    • Capacity to organize work with high inventory management skills.
    • Ability to follow instructions properly and efficiently handle tasks.
    • Good problem solver and have efficient communication and writing skills.
    • Attention to detail and with integrity and accountability to work expectations.
    • Good knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking). Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is preferred.
    • Capacity to work under stressful situations.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task.
    • Experience living in remote or isolated work stations, or insecure locations.

    Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

    • Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

    Compliance & Ethics:

    • Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

    Equal Opportunities

    • International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
    • ***Due to the urgent need of the position* a*pplications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.***

    Method of Application

    All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org

    Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the Subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.

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