Job Summary

The main purpose of the job is to oversee the proper coordination of Emergency Nutrition Response.  S/he is responsible to discharge technical services relating to overall project Planning, implementation and coordination. Support MTI Nutrition Staff RRS for the smooth and accurate running of the CMAM program and planning, capacity building and supervision following the national protocol. To provide operational guidance to project staff member, and to strengthen Emergency Nutrition project in North Gondar, Dabat Woreda Alemwach refugee Site.

Responsibilities

• Draw up a planning, implementation and coordinator  of the work involved for each post;

• Organize regularly evaluation meetings of team members;

• Organize training courses;

• Organize monthly meetings with the team and report the outcome to Area Operation Manager

•  Keep an updated register of the staff (absences, overtime);

• Supervise the daily, weekly and monthly reports of the team;

•  If there is a problem, find out what is wrong and find a solution or else contact   Area Operation manager for managerial issues

• In case of a conflict between team members try to mediate and refer to  Areal Operation Manager in need;

• Check the way in which the team interacts with the beneficiaries and those accompanying them.

• Ensure good coordination and collaboration with other nutrition and WASH team members and support departments.

•  Evaluate and update project needs (HR, financing, logistics)

Travel: Regular travel to field area

Requirements:

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS  

• This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTFICATION

•  A minimum of Bachelor Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or relevant field with 

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years of practical work experience in humanitarian operation and preferably Master’s Degree with 1 year experience

• Computer literate, especially MS Word and Excel

• Good knowledge of written and spoken English languages

• Familiarity with program area is highly desired 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts

• Fluent spoken and written in Amharic and English.

• Strong interpersonal and team skills

• Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations

• Excellent communicator

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment

• Negotiation and representation skills

• Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft office on standard or mobile platforms

SKILLS

• Humanitarian motivation

• Emotionally and spiritually mature

• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams. 

• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done

• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues

• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly

• Integrity in representing Medical Teams Willing to travel to insecure environments

 ABILITIES

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Ability to embrace and promote MTI’s mission and vision

• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can use ethiopiarecruitment@medicalteams.orgto send their Cover Letter, CV and their Education and work documents.