Nutrition Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. JOB SUMMARY RequirementsHealth professional (Nutrition and dietetics, MD or RN with a MPH is preferred) with strong Nutrition background.A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, able to work independently and under stress as the situation may dictate.At least 3 years’ experience in managing and implementing Nutrition programs.Able to lead a team and experience in staff management.Experience in outbreak response interventionsAbility to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. RESPONSIBILITIES Nutrition program management:Support planning and implementing of the project activities and outputs at the field level to ensure the project achieves its objective of improving access to quality Nutrition servicesThe Nutrition Capacity Building Officer will take lead in coordinating with LGA authorities reviewing all the technical reports from the Implementing Partners which authorities assigned to them.Track the performance of the project activities and targets against the expected results and advise on implementation process to ensure the project is progressing towards attaining its targets in each LGA.Conduct periodic analysis of progress of the project at the LGA level and promote learning and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt through documentationIdentifying program gaps in the supported OTP services with immediate solution for further necessary steps to address those gap.Provide capacity building and on-job coaching to Facility staff in CMAM services including IYCF best practices in supported facilities.Oversee the implementation of quality Nutrition program activities at all IRC supported health facilities in the targeted areasDesign and lead assessments to ensure the voices of women and girls inform Nutrition program design REQUIRED SKILLS Ability to coordinate, Nutrition and metabolism REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's degree

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