Nutritionist - Galkayo (SOMALIA) 70% - Nairobi (KENYA) 30% (CESVI)

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Nutritionist

CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus (CESVI)
NGO
Closing date: 20 Feb 2011
Location: Somalia

Galkayo (SOMALIA) 70% - Nairobi (KENYA) 30%

CODE 09/2011 NUTR SOM
DURATION 6 months

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Qualified nutritionist

- Minimum 2 years experience in CMAM programmes
- Previous experience in NGOs/Donor funded programmes
- Previous field coordination and management experience of primary and community health care projects
- Experience of capacity building and training

- Willingness to travel to underdeveloped/volatile areas of Somalia
- Very enthusiastic and able to work extra hours to achieve the objectives of the programme
- Diplomatic and an effective communicator at all levels
- Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment

- Good IT skills (Windows, Office package and internet)
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Previous experience in the Somali Region
- Knowledge of Somali language
- Knowledge of latest development and technology in the nutrition field
- Previous experience with ECHO/UNICEF programmes

WORK CONTEXT
Cesvi, established in 1985, is an independent lay association, working for global solidarity. In the values which guide Cesvi, the moral principle of human solidarity and the ideal of social justice are translated into humanitarian aid and development, thus reinforcing an affirmation of universal human rights. In the Cesvi acronym, the words "cooperazione e sviluppo" (cooperation and development) underline the fact that Cesvi centres its philosophy on the idea of giving the recipients of aid a leading role, working together for their own natural benefit and advancement. It is for this reason that Cesvi is strongly committed to making sure that international aid does not become mere charity nor is it influenced by the donors' self-interest.
Programme/Project background
Cesvi is currently implementing an emergency health program in 5 health facilities in Hiran and Mudug regions of Somalia. The facilities offer treatment for women, children and adults with ECHO funding. The project also offers ambulance services through out the communities served by the health facilities, patients requiring emergency services are transported to MSF hospitals in Beletwein and Galkayo.
Through funding from UNICEF/ECHO, Cesvi will start implementing a nutrition program in South Mudug in 3 districts.
Cesvi has an operational office in South Galkayo and works closely with Galmudug administration, local communities and international organizations.
Cesvi is now seeking a Nutritionist to be based in its Galkayo office.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The main purpose of the role is to provide technical support to the project by training national staff on health and nutrition protocols in line with the recommendation of the health and nutrition working group for Somalia. Will also be responsible to represent Cesvi at coordination meetings called by partners (UNICEF, WFP, MOHL and WHO) and follow up on agreed activities
The Nutritionist - will be based in Galkayo - working on CESVI operations in South Mudug and will be responsible for:
- Providing technical support to the project by training national staff on health and nutrition protocols in line with Somalia guidelines
- Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the Nurse-Screeners in the screening activities of severely malnourished children
- Developing and establishing nutrition monitoring tools
- Training health staff in case detection and referral system
- Conducting nutrition assessments and surveys
- Plan, manage and coordinate the activities of the mobile teams
- Ensure accurate data collection and disease surveillance from project areas and analysis of data
- Technically support the implementation of health interventions
- Under the supervision of its managers in line, representing Cesvi at nutrition coordination meetings
- To carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your CV and cover letter with three references, current and expected salary to cesvinairobi@cesvioverseas.org.
The subject line must include: Nutritionist-Galkayo. Cesvi may close the recruitment process before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply
http://www.cesvi.org/hr.cesvi.org/details.htm?id=270
Reference Code: RW_8DPLSJ-11