Nutrition Coordinator - Galkayo, Somalia (RI)

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Nutrition Coordinator
Relief International (RI)
Closing date: 23 Sep 2010
Location: Somalia

Job Title: Nutrition Coordinator
Location: Galkayo, Puntland State of Somalia

About RI:

Relief International (RI), an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, seeks a Nutrition Coordinator for its program in Galkayo, Somalia.

Position Summary:

The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for the start-up, ongoing management, continuing development, and daily supervision of all activities under RI’s Nutrition objective, which includes associated activities in community therapeutic care, BSFP, SFP, OTP, nutrition monitoring, nutrition education, capacity building and training, supply management, standardization of primary Nutrition services, protection Nutrition activities, collaboration with village health committees and with Ministry of Health and international humanitarian Nutrition actors. The position is based in Galkayo, Somalia, with travel across Puntland (Garowe, Bossaso, and elsewhere) and to Nairobi to attend RI team meetings, Nutrition Cluster meetings, and interagency forums. The Nutrition Coordinator will report directly to the Somalia Country Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Oversees RI Somalia Nutrition activities in primary Nutrition, with an emphasis on CTC, Nutrition facility rehabilitation, capacity building and training.
- Meets program targets and manages technical monitoring for reporting to donors.
- Promotes and works to expand community capacity on Nutrition, with sensitivity to the political and cultural context; maintains a positive and constructive relationship with the local Ministry of Health.
- Leads the development strategy for Somalia Nutrition activities, with emphasis on response to perceived needs indicated by communities and beneficiaries.
- Plans and implements emergency interventions in beneficiary communities as needed.
- Consults with beneficiary groups, community leaders, and relevant line ministries in selecting community workers; complies with Ministry of Health requirements for engaging medical staff.
- Consults with peer and UN agencies on international standards and lessons learned with regards to program design and implementation.
- Participates actively with interagency Nutrition and related forums on behalf of RI Somalia.
- Works with the Country Team, operations, finance, and security staff to ensure that all program activities adhere to RI and international standards.
- Conducts and designs Nutrition activities with the utmost sensitivity for the safety and well-being of beneficiaries and national staff and with regard to the political context.
- Provides capacity-building for national staff: technical support, organizing training, and preparing a training schedule for Nutrition staff.
- Manages all national Nutrition staff contracts within RI regulations and local labor laws.
- Ensures that RI provides quality services that meet Sphere, Somali, and other international standards.
- Reviews and writes all Nutrition and Nutrition-inclusive proposals, reports, assessments, and research in consultation with the Senior Management Team, Country Office, and Headquarters.
- Submits monthly and quarterly reports by collection of information and data from the field, data analysis, and report documentation.
- Seeks funding support from local donors in coordination with the Country Office.
- Participates as an active staff member on the Somalia Senior Management Team, which includes collaborative oversight for program administration, operations, and communications.
- Manages sector budget and personnel in line with RI field procedures and Code of Conduct.
- Stays abreast of the current events and best practices in the fields of Nutrition and Nutrition for humanitarian relief and development sectors via research, training modules, working groups, and conferences.

Qualifications & Requirements:

- Significant (at least 2 years) experience working with an INGO in increasing positions of reporting and responsibility.
- Experience (at least 2 years) developing and implementing Nutrition sector activities.
- An advanced graduate degree in nutrition, health, or related fields.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
- Logistical planning and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with data collection and analysis.
- Experience living and working in dynamic, insecure environments and with local communities.
- Ability to live and function at a high capacity within a collaborative organizational structure.
- Ability to live and work from within a remote post.
- Understanding of the political and cultural context in Somalia and East Africa and a strong interest in working in the region
- Demonstrated English and Somali written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated statistical survey, analysis, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated budget and expense management skills.
How to apply
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, contact information for 3 professional supervisory references (whom we may contact after a second interview) with date of availability to hrprogram@ri.org. Interest applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.

Reference Code: RW_87N2HE-39