Reference No: REC/ 106 /24

Job title: Nutrition Officer

Place of Assignment: Benishangul, Bambassi

Reports to: Senior Nutrition Officer

Subordinate (if any) Nutrition Assistant, Refugee Incentive workers

Number of Posts: 2 (two)

Closing date: August 31, 2024

Important Notes:

• One member of staff should only apply for one position. 

• If a staff found to be applied for more than one position, he or she will be disqualified automatically.

• Any staff who believe that he/she fulfills the minimum requirements, could apply for any position regardless of his/her current job title, but should only apply for one position.

About GOAL

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. 

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors. 

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

• The Nutrition officer will be responsible for ensuring that the CMAM protocol and guidelines are implemented to run the Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programme in the assigned nutrition center/refugee camp.

Key Areas of Accountability/Duties 

Key Duties/Task list

• Ensure quality standards are maintained across all programmes including SC,OTP,TSFP,IYCF, C-MAMI, BSFP , community outreach and dietary diversification;

• Undertake clinical and physical examination of all children referred to the community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programme on day-to-day basis. 

• Follow CMAM medical protocols in the distribution of routine or supplemental drugs to OTP and SC children. 

• Ensure the medical protocols are implemented in line with the Federal Minster of Health Guideline of treatment of SAM. 

• Conduct Weekly / biweekly/monthly MUAC or Twostep screening in collaboration with community engagement officer, other Nutrition officer and refugee incentive workers.. 

• Ensure that all the nutrition phases in the inpatient protocols are followed and implemented complying with the protocol. 

• Ensure that there is high standard of hygiene sanitation in the SC/OTP/TSFP/ IYCF/ waiting room/screening room and Blanket Supplementary feeding room.

• Undertake regular health and nutrition education sessions in collaboration with community engagement and  nutrition officers in OTP/TSFP/BSFP/IYCF and SC.  Give due emphasis for the children admitted in SC.

• Ensure that children are referred to TSFP/OTP or SC programme based on the national protocol/ international protocols considering all the criteria for referral.

• Work closely and understand the C-MAMI programme:

• Coordinate absentee, defaulter, static weight, loss of weight and follow-up with community engagement officer supervisor in the programme so that they could be traced and followed up. 

• Assist in the setting up and smooth operation of the stabilization centers and outpatient therapeutic program in the nutrition programmes.

• Work with Community Engagement officers  to improve their ability to recognize cause and signs of malnutrition, provide appropriate education to target groups and community to help mitigate MN and refer individuals as appropriate. 

• Work in collaboration with IYCF officers with outreach and center based IYCFP activities. 

• Use proper formats for item distribution and submit the documents (BDRS) on time. 

• Ensure daily tally sheets are done and all the program documents (registration book, tally sheets and reports) are in the appropriate place

• Submit a monthly and weekly statistical report to the Project manager on time. 

• Submit a monthly narrative report in line with GE reporting template to the Project manager on time. 

Capacity Building 

• Plan and conduct training and refresher training for Nutrition assistant/Incentive/COAs when possible in the management of severe acute malnutrition. 

• Supervise nutrition assistant/Incentive working in the Stabilization Centre (SC) and outpatient therapeutic, BSFP program. 

• In consultation with Project manager facilitate sharing of lessons learned to other partners/stakeholders. 

• Provide effective coaching and mentoring guidance to the nutrition assistant so that they can measure and register smoothly. 

• Investigate the causes of non-responding and refer children to Stabilization Centre (SC) in collaboration with community engagement officer. 

• Ensure routine and supplemental drugs are requested on time and distributed to intended targeted group.

• Facilitate information and lessons sharing with other partners and agencies at camp level.

• Ensure proper utilization of resources and accountability to the programme.

• Liaise with the community Volunteers to ensure comprehensive community engagement officer and mobilisation, health education and treatment are undertaken per the guidelines. 

• Check that all messages to carers, community groups, leaders and authorities are consistent and fully understood. 

• Provide technical assistance to the stake holders/partners in planning of training for Incentives/COAs and other key figures in the community (Traditional healers, religious leaders, influential groups…) 

• Perform/Assist   in any other tasks as required by the Project manager-refugee.

• Document and file all relevant information of the targeted group according to Donor’s requirement and keep those documents in a very accessible place.

• Respect the dignity of the target group, careers and members of the community. 

• Liaise with the community Volunteers to ensure comprehensive community outreach and mobilization, health education and treatment are undertaken per the guidelines. Check that all messages to careers,community groups, leaders and authorities are consistent and fully understood. 

Other duties 

• Perform/Assist   in any other tasks as required by the Project manager.

• Document and file all relevant information of the targeted group according to Donor’s requirement and keep those documents in a very accessible place.

• Respect the dignity of the target group, careers, and members of the community.

• Liaise with the community engagement officers to ensure comprehensive community outreach and mobilization, health education and treatment are undertaken per the guidelines.

• Check that all messages to careers, community groups, leaders and authorities are consistent and fully understood.

Safeguarding:

• To foster an inclusive working environment that is non-threatening and safe for all. An environment that addresses safeguarding adequately in its processes and where the barriers to raise and discuss concerns about safeguarding issues are identified and where possible mitigated.

• Strong commitment to upholding and promoting GOAL’s values; Respect, Integrity, Courage, Partnership and Humanitarianism.

• The responsibilities listed in the Job Description are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs by the Assistant Country Director for Systems/Systems Director and the HR Manager but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Values & Behaviours:

• Strong commitment to upholding and promoting GOAL’s values; Respect, Integrity, Courage, Partnership and Humanitarianism.

• The responsibilities listed in the Job Description are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs by the Assistant Country Director for Systems/Systems Director and the HR Manager but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Job Requirements

JOIN US 

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement?  Then join us if you have:

• Diploma or BSc degree in nursing with a minimum of two year of experience for BSc holder and four years’ experience for Diploma holder in CMAM- program preferably in NGO environment.

• Familiarity with local culture, knowledge of local language 

• Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community. 

• Resilience: Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic, persistent, and professional even under adverse, stressful, or difficult situations.Demonstrable ability at report writing. 

Desirable qualities, skill, and Competencies:

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS: 

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

• A chance to develop tangible experience.

• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people. 

Commitments: 

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. 

GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.

GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care. 

GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEEDURE: 

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter 

Applicants should directly apply to THIS LINK or directly at Assossa Area Office

• Please be sure your application and CV should be in PDF or Word only. (The system couldn’t accept other than PDF and Word.)

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.