Senior Nutrition Manager

Senior Nutrition Manager | IRC - International Rescue Committee

Senior Nutrition Manager

IRC - International Rescue Committee Hpa-an National Mid level

Application deadline: April 01, 2026

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Summary by Impactpool

The Senior Nutrition Manager at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will provide technical leadership and capacity strengthening in nutrition programs. This role involves guiding partners and staff in implementing IMAM and IYCF-E programs, ensuring adherence to protocols, and conducting training to build capacity in malnutrition management. The manager will also oversee project activities, monitor nutrition supplies, and participate in nutrition coordination meetings. This position is crucial for improving program quality and effectiveness in humanitarian settings.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience in nutrition program management

Knowledge of IMAM and IYCF-E programs

Ability to conduct training and capacity building

Strong coordination and communication skills

Experience in monitoring and evaluation of nutrition projects

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) 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 one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Major Responsibilities: Technical Leadership and Capacity Strengthening (Nutrition) Provide technical guidance to support partners and IRC staff in implementation of IMAM and IYCF-E programs.

Ensure all staff understand and implement program protocols used in the treatment of the acutely malnourished children and pregnant and breastfeeding women (PBW).

Ensure appropriate and consistent IYCF counseling and health and nutrition education messaging to mothers and other carers at IMAM sites and in the community.

Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines.

Develop monthly work plans for the sites with partners.

Facilitate the development and scheduling of any outreach/mobile team activities with partners.

Prepare field visit plans and supervision checklists in advance of trips and ensure that supervision reports are produced and recommendations acted upon with the partner

Perform quarterly program reviews to assess quality and identify course correction to improve program quality, effectiveness and coverage.

Participate in the pilot designed under ECHO with partners on Peanut Jaggery.

Assist with stock consumption/distribution plans for each of the project sites and ensure no diversion of stocks from IRC stores/sites in collaboration with the supply teams.

Conduct trainings to build the capacity of staffs, volunteers, partner staff and the community at large in identification and management of the malnourished and in prevention of malnutrition.

Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.

Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.

Conduct nutritional surveillance in the project sites based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, coverage surveys, and other rapid methods.

Reporting and Coordination: Represent IRC in Nutrition Coordination meetings with implementing partners and attend Nutrition cluster and other Nutrition /Health related forums.

Keep the nutrition coordinator informed of all developments through regular reports

Compile weekly, monthly reports and donor reports.

Supply chain Work with the supply chain team to develop accurate and timely monthly nutrition orders and distribution plans.

Monitor utilization of IRC issued nutrition supplies, monitor and track IRC nutrition sector assets

Review of all nutrition program purchase requisitions

Finance and grant management Prepare spending plans for the program based on the available budget at the field level.

Attend and participate in monthly budget review meetings, with records of updated expenditure and spending plans

Ensure adherence to the nutrition program budget by reviewing monthly expenditure

Provide recommendations and interventions to correct any identified deviations that impact on budget adherence

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies:

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Summary by Impactpool

The Senior Nutrition Manager at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will provide technical leadership and capacity strengthening in nutrition programs. This role involves guiding partners and staff in implementing IMAM and IYCF-E programs, ensuring adherence to protocols, and conducting training to build capacity in malnutrition management. The manager will also oversee project activities, monitor nutrition supplies, and participate in nutrition coordination meetings. This position is crucial for improving program quality and effectiveness in humanitarian settings.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience in nutrition program management

Knowledge of IMAM and IYCF-E programs

Ability to conduct training and capacity building

Strong coordination and communication skills

Experience in monitoring and evaluation of nutrition projects

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