The post holder will help provide leadership guidance and strategize the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all Plan Ethiopia initiated nutrition interventions in emergency/humanitarian response, post emergency recovery and disaster risk reduction/mitigation projects. He/she will also provide technical support and overall coordination to field based emergency response and recovery team and regional Program Units. He/she is expected to proactively engage in influencing pertinent policies, strategies and practices with the aim to ensure benefit of children affected by disasters, and also build institutional capacity of Plan and its partners to effectively respond to emergency nutrition related needs; with the overall objective of protecting, promoting and improving the nutritional and health status of children affected by and recovering from disasters/emergencies.  

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

• Raising and also managing up to 7 million USD per year from diversified donors.
• Liaising with government ministries, offices and bureaus at federal and regional levels and also with UN agencies, NGOs and other civic organizations.
• Take the lead for managing as Project Coordinator and Budget Holder for Nutrition related programming in Amhara Region.
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with organizational and statutory policies and laws on People and Culture legality matters and also has responsibility to ensure compliance of the design and implementation of Roving/recovery and resilience focused nutrition responses in line with applicable government policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Provision of hands-on technical support to the field-based nutrition team and other staff to ensure benefit of children affected by disasters, and also assisting in building institutional capacity of Plan and its partners to effectively respond to Roving nutrition, WaSH and Livelihood related needs; with the overall objective of protecting, promoting and improving the nutritional and health status of children affected by and recovering from disasters/emergencies.  
• Representing Plan Ethiopia in humanitarian coordination meetings, taskforces, clusters and technical working groups that are related to nutrition in Roving and recovery/resilience context 

Typical Responsibilities - Key end results of the position:

• Work collaboratively with fellow Roving Nutrition Coordinator and El Nino team members to provide strategic leadership and guidance in designing effective Roving nutrition projects with long term perspective & linkage to longer term development within the framework of PIE’s Country Strategic Plan & Plan’s principles and values
• Planning and implementation of Roving Nutrition Response project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to national policy, strategy and technical standards, best practices and donor and internal guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance and coordination in conducting rapid assessments and standard nutrition surveys
• Provide technical support and back-stopping at field level to projects implementing CMAM (Community mobilization, OTP, SFP,SC) and also TSFP programmes
• Regular participation in nutrition and related forums and nutrition coordination meetings and other nutrition related national platforms/networks and ensuring effective information sharing and flow within PIE
• To enhance understanding regarding standards and accountability in nutrition in emergencies
• To ensure effective communication and information sharing on Roving nutrition programming with in PIE
• Actively participate in soliciting fund for Roving nutrition projects
• Ensure development of core skills and competencies in Roving nutrition among PIE staff in the Country Office, Programme Units and project offices  
• Coordinate and lead nutrition response projects in your respective region during planning, budget preparation, implementation, M&E and timely reporting ensuring quality and standards through enhanced partnership with government and non-government partners and also civic organizations including CBOs as appropriate
• Provide leadership for field level assessments and other works including soliciting/mobilizing fund for Roving nutrition projects
• Liaising and establishing contacts at regional, zonal and woreda levels with ENCU, DRMFSS and NGOs and participate in technical, logistics and operational meetings and discussions concerning Roving nutrition response in PIE operational areas
• Provide capacity building and technical support so to project staff so that they are well aware of the standardized approach to CMAM management and supporting staff, following up and periodically monitoring so that the approach is properly followed and implemented in line with national guideline. 
• Assist in the recruitment, training and deployment of Roving nutrition staff and provide support in the area of nutrition to staff in all aspects to enable them carry out their duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
• Effective implementation of PIE’s Roving Preparedness and Response Plan with focus on targets/plans related to Roving nutrition within the frame work of pertinent national policy, strategy and guidelines
• Jointly with Roving Nutrition Coordinator, provide overall leadership and guidance in the design and undertaking of rapid assessments and standard nutrition surveys and subsequently in the design of nutrition responses in affected areas to ensure alignment of PIE’s work with applicable government and donor policies, strategies and operating procedures 
• Provide direct hands-on technical support to Field Staff, PUs and PIE partners to effectively and innovatively manage nutrition projects with focus on key technical areas including CMAM  
• Ensure that Roving nutrition and related projects are technically sound, environmentally friendly, socially and cultural acceptable 
• Jointly with Roving Nutrition Coordinator for SNNP & Oromia Regions, provide team leadership and coordination in the design of nutrition response plans and strategies and also in the development of proposals for submission to donors to raise funds. Ensure effective partnership, networking and coordination/collaboration with government, NGOs, UN agencies and other international partners in the design and implementation of Roving nutrition projects
• Explore new project & programming opportunities and funding sources to ensure adequate financing of projects by coordinating and supporting resource mobilization endeavor and liaising with staff at CO, PU and project 
• Ensure documentation of good practices in Roving nutrition and interlinked themes such as WASH and effective communication of lessons within and outside PIE with the aim to enhance learning to improve future planning and programming and also increase PIE’s profile in Roving nutrition programming
• Ensure the design, implementation and impact assessment of nutrition responses are fully in compliance with SPHERE & other international standards, national guidelines and policies and also in line with humanitarian accountability principles, values and code of conduct
• Ensuring mainstreaming of cross cutting issues mainly gender, DRR, HIV&AIDS and disability in responses and also adoption of important approaches from PIE’s CCCDP
• Liaise and establish contacts at national level ENCU, DRMFSS, NGOs, donors, UN agencies and other international partners and participate in technical, logistics and operational meetings and discussions at national level concerning Roving nutrition response in PIE operational areas
• Putting in place more cost effective and efficient nutrition response team in the field within the framework of pertinent government strategies, policies and guidelines and periodically reviewing effectiveness of the staffing structure; assist in the recruitment, training and deployment of Roving nutrition staff and periodically review JD’s to best reflect changing staff roles and responsibilities 
• • Review and submit monthly TSFP admission and other nutrition related progress reports and other relevant data for stakeholders including ENCU, ministry of health and others and also for donors  
• Child Protection and Gender Equality Responsibilities
• • Demonstrate commitment to Plan’s child protection policy through implementing the policy in its entirety, and report any actual or potential risk situations following the reporting procedures, being aware of abuse and risks to children, being vigilant, becoming familiar with the Child Protection Policy. 
• • Raise children’s rights/protection awareness and important of gender equality and respect to diversity within Plan and amongst partners and community members.
• • Child protection and gender equality policies are understood by the staff and partners.
• • Ensure equal participation and benefit of boys and girls and children with disabilities in all phases of programme/ project implementation.
• Ensure sufficient budget and resources are allocated for gender equality activity in their respective area annual plans and project activities.
• Support partners in understanding plans’ gender equality strategy and program criteria and capacity building activities on gender as part of the regular work at field level.
• Ensure the representation of Plan Ethiopia in their respective region from gender equality perspectives.
• Dealing with Problems:
• Carefully analyses situations of malnourished children and engages himself/herself in an healthy, positive and constructive ways with concerned government authorities including federal Roving Nutrition Coordination Unit (ENCU) and this needs strong negotiation and lobbying skills.
• Timely communicates and shares information with WFP, UNICEF, other UN agencies in the management of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) and government partners to ensure timely delivery of the inputs from these institutions. 
• Proactively engages with government health institutions to address capacity problems in implementing Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) and Stabilization Center (SC) services.  

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International's purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
• Behaves in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work. 
• Challenges own attitudes, unconscious bias and behavior and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
• Takes responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
• Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyze issues and improve things.
• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them. 

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES 

• Are aware of the values and the global strategy and understands why Plan International’s purpose is so important in advancing children’s rights and equality for girls globally. Understands and applies the principles of safeguarding and protection of the vulnerable populations with which Plan International works.
• Are aware of the processes, institutions and organisations that shape the development and humanitarian context. Understands their local operating environment, demonstrating political, social and cultural awareness.
• Are aware of the different structural and governing elements, including national organisations, global hub, regional hubs, country offices, liaison offices, members assembly, international board, and the leadership team. Are aware of Plan International’s main sources of funding and knows where to find company information.
• Applies the Code of Conduct principles to their work activities.
• Works in accordance to the policies and procedures relevant to their role and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of programmes according to Plan International’s Programme Quality and Influencing Policy procedures, the grant agreement process, the cost recovery process, and apportioned costs;  
• Understand relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy

Job Requirements

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Minimum of BSc in relevant field of study. Master’s degree in applied nutrition, public health or related fields is preferred. 
• At least 5+ relevant experience out of which 3 year 3 years on a senior level experience (not necessarily gained in an NGO or INGO) or demonstrated equivalent combination.  
• Extensive and documented experience in managing Roving nutrition and health related projects with focus on operational aspects including management of budget and logistics 
• Experience of managing projects for major donors and experience of working with international NGO, UN or donor agencies
• Knowledge of child rights programming 
• Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures
• Knowledge of international standards notably SPHERE, LEGS, and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct
• Good understanding of emerging international humanitarian issues and aid effectiveness 
• Sound analytical and problem solving capability; ability to influence others’ behaviour through effective relationship building; thorough current knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, frameworks, etc.
• Good understanding of the external operating environment including government policies, strategies, guidelines and operating procedures in managing emergencies and disasters in the country 
• Good knowledge of field level realities of humanitarian NGOs work 
• Ability to work independently and as a team player 
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills
• Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner
• Well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Adequate skills in finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/computer skills.
• High level of all aspects of managerial experience, including managing multi-million dollar budgets
• Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multi-national team under difficult circumstances
• Highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors
• Exercising leadership and proactively engaging to lead others with limited external support
• Excellent team player, facilitator and practitioner of leading by example  
• Assertive and clear minded while communicating and giving direction 
• Able to lead multidisciplinary team sometimes under difficult circumstances 
• Positive thinker and forward looking
• Keen/open to listen, to learn and also share 
• Child friendly, respectful and fully committed to enforcing child right conventions and laws

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is March 15, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the below link.

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This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

Note: Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.