Programme Policy Officer (IMAM) Seconded as a Technical Assistant to Ministry of Health at World Food Programme (WFP)

Position: Programme Policy Officer (IMAM) Seconded as a Technical Assistant to Ministry of Health

Application Deadline: July, 18/2023

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

JOB Title: Programme Policy Officer (IMAM) Seconded as a Technical Assistant to the Ministry of Health

Contract Type: Service Contract ( SC )

Job Grade: Level 8

Duty Station: Addis Ababa 

No. of position: One 

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This job is found in Ethiopia Country Office and job holders report to a more senior Programme Policy Officer.

Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities of similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity. 

JOB PURPOSE

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against hunger, WFP is continually responding to emergencies. We save lives by getting food to the hungry fast. However, WFP also works to help prevent hunger in the future. We do this through programmes that use food as a means to build assets, spread knowledge and nurture stronger, more dynamic communities. This helps communities become more food secure. On average, WFP aims to bring food assistance to more than 80 million people in 80 countries.

WFP Ethiopia is working with the government and other humanitarian partners to strengthen the resilience of Ethiopia’s most vulnerable population and to chart a more prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation. 

In Ethiopia despite some progress made over the past decade, malnutrition remains a public health Problem. The prevalence of malnutrition varies widely across regions and socio-economic groups. According to DHIS 2019 findings, seven percent of Ethiopian children under five years of age and 35.5 percent of women (15 to 19 years) have signs of acute malnutrition. The prevalence of stunting (37 percent), which costs at least sixteen percent of the national gross domestic product, yearly.

A multiplicity of problems and challenges in Ethiopia remain the lack of tangible support for nutrition interventions for Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) by health facilities and local government officials, poor coverage of many nutrition interventions, including management of acute malnutrition and opportunities to integrate nutrition interventions into all possible contacts with service providers are missed, which limits coverage and impact. 

Integrating Management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition is a strategy that focuses on the integration of the management of acute malnutrition into the ongoing routine health services at all levels of the health infrastructure. 

To provide support and technical assistance to the Ministry of Health at the national level in the implementation of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition to strengthen institutional capacity to manage MAM treatment effectively. S/He will be responsible for managing, facilitating, monitoring, supervising, and reporting on IMAM implementation. S/He is going to be responsible to build the coordination and collaboration of WFP, the Ministry of Health and relevant partners.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Under the overall supervision of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition Coordination Office and the technical supervision of the WFP nutrition team the nutrition technical assistant will take the overall responsibility for the management and coordination of (IMAM) activities at the national level. 

• Prepare the national-level work plan and support the regions in the preparation of the regional work plan and its implementation

• Prepare and provide a progress report on activities every month to WFP and the MOH

• Provide technical support to all the regional Technical Assistants at the regional Bureau of Health to assist in the implementation of MAM treatment in the health system/Health post level. 

• Provide management support to the regional Technical Assistants to ensure the improvement of IMAM implementation at the woreda/health facility level is performed within the established targets, policies, and procedures as per the national acute malnutrition guideline. 

• Make field visits to the regions and woreda level to supervise and identify challenges in the programme implementation to take timely corrective actions and recommend possible solutions. 

• Organize Training of Trainers at the national level when it is needed and work with the regional Technical Assistants in cascading to the regional and woreda level.

• In discussion with the regions, MOH and relevant authorities at the regional level ensure the appropriate utilization of nutritious supplies provided by WFP 

• Act as a point of contact for the resolution of a range of operational queries and problems with regard to the MAM treatment activities 

• Coordinate overall TSFP activities with a staff of UNICEF and RHB as well as DRMC to ensure effective implementation in the region 

• Assist the woredas and zonal nutrition focal in the IMAM implementing areas to ensure all indicators relevant to TSFP are captured in the health system, and relevant data is collected and analysed. 

• Coordinate and communicate with regional RHB, DRMC and WFP to ensure efficient delivery of the programme and perform analysis.

• Ensure annual National and regional review meetings are conducted as per the plan and budget allocation

• Facilitate financial requests and settlements as per the planned activity and budget

• Closely work with the Ethiopian Food and Drug Administration (EFDA) regarding MAM supplies handling, and management and engage in a transition plan of MAM supplies into the health system 

• Prepare and share monthly, quarterly, and annual reports are submitted to the Ministry of Health and WFP

• Facilitate or participate in evaluations, assessments and operational studies that are conducted in relation to the programme

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Applied Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition, Public Health, and other related disciplines

Experience:

• At least 1 Year of experience with a bachelor's degree in Management of Acute Malnutrition in Ethiopia.

• Previous work experience with the government of Ethiopia's National Nutrition Program (NNP), Food and Nutrition Strategy and Community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) 

• Specialized knowledge on the management of acute malnutrition as well as managing emergency nutrition programmes

Language: Fluent in the English language 

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with the existing health system.

• Experience with management 

• Basic computer applications knowledge (MS Word, excel, power-point, etc.)

• Proven ability to work with multiple partners on collaborative projects.

• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English is required. Knowledge of the duty place and local language is an added advantage.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIESCapability NameDescription of the behaviour expected for the proficiency levelProgramme Lifecycle & Food AssistanceDemonstrates ability to identify key variables and contextual factors that affect food assistance problems and programmes throughout the lifecycle to inform quality programme design or re-design.Transfer Modalities (Food, Cash, Voucher)Demonstrates ability to analyse and consolidate quantitative and qualitative information from different sources (e.g., market studies) to inform transfer modality selection and programme development.Broad Knowledge of Specialized areas (i.e. Nutrition, VAM, etc.)Demonstrates the ability to interpret basic data in the context of WFP-specialised fields to contribute to technical programme design, implementation and monitoring.Emergency ProgrammingDisplays capacity to provide inputs into the development, implementation and realignment of high-quality emergency programmes.Strategic Policy Engagement w/ GovernmentDevelops thorough recommendations using multiple inputs (e.g., government counsel, research, own experience) to strengthen national or subnational entities and government-owned food and nutrition security programmes.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).

• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.

• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

How to apply:

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