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Senior Nutrition Officer - Islamic Relief

Date Posted: May 04, 2025
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  • Location:
    Somali Regional Ethiopia
  • Company:
  • Type:
    Full Time
  • Category:
    Health/wash
  • Positions:
  • Experience:
    5 Year
  • Gender:
    No Preference
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    May 14, 2025
  • Posting Date:

Job Description

 

Internal/External

Vacancy Advertisement

IR/INT/EXT/VN/011.25

April 30, 2025

Post Title: Senior Nutrition Officer

Report to: Area/Project Coordinator

Duty Station: Somali Regional State, Dekasuftu

Salary: As per the organization’s scale

Required: One

Duration: 10 months

 

Introduction

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas, Borena zone, Yabello, Dubluk, Dire and Elewaye woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us

Job Summary

The Senior Nutrition Officer undertakes Nutrition component of the project towards quality implementation to improve assess of nutrition services by maternal and children, strengthening nutrition service delivery sites, re-instating/establishing Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Coordination/linkages, planning and facilitation of training workshops, coaching and mentoring, and influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal and communication skills. Senior Nutrition Officer will also lead the planning, implementation and coordination CMAM and IYCF Responses. It is envisioned that this will first be achieved through a hands-on approach that will require outstanding skills in planning and facilitation of training workshops, coaching and mentoring, and an ability to influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participates in the projects detailed implementation plans (DIP), at the start-up and reviews, to ensure nutrition responsive project planning
  • Lead the planning, implementation and coordination key nutrition messaging for pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and to equitably reach a critical mass PLWs.
  • Lead and coordinate the CMAM + IYCF capacity building supports for the staff on Nutrition components of the project.
  • Participate in the development and facilitation of CMAM + IYCF training for partner and staff development on nutrition specific initiatives.
  • Counseling and sensitization activities on malnutrition prevention
  • Ensure the compilation of attendance lists and project documentation when required.
  • Support monitoring activities by providing the supervisor with data and updated information from the field.
  • Works with the relevant government structures to facilitate nutrition-related activities and monitoring in the operational areas
  • Field visits and provision of nutritional and technical support to project beneficiaries.
  • Documents and shares lessons/results of nutrition work and strategies within CMAM + IYCF Response
  • Enhance the awareness and knowledge of traditional leaders/influential on women empowerment.
  • Support development facilitators to promote Basic nutrition education.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Field supervisor

Experiences and Qualifications

Internal/External

Vacancy Advertisement

IR/INT/EXT/VN/011.25

April 30, 2025

Post Title: Senior Nutrition Officer

Report to: Area/Project Coordinator

Duty Station: Somali Regional State, Dekasuftu

Salary: As per the organization’s scale

Required: One

Duration: 10 months

 

Introduction

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984 with its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Ewa, Awra and Gulina; Oromia regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas, Borena zone, Yabello, Dubluk, Dire and Elewaye woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us

Job Summary

The Senior Nutrition Officer undertakes Nutrition component of the project towards quality implementation to improve assess of nutrition services by maternal and children, strengthening nutrition service delivery sites, re-instating/establishing Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Coordination/linkages, planning and facilitation of training workshops, coaching and mentoring, and influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal and communication skills. Senior Nutrition Officer will also lead the planning, implementation and coordination CMAM and IYCF Responses. It is envisioned that this will first be achieved through a hands-on approach that will require outstanding skills in planning and facilitation of training workshops, coaching and mentoring, and an ability to influence and facilitate change through high level interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participates in the projects detailed implementation plans (DIP), at the start-up and reviews, to ensure nutrition responsive project planning
  • Lead the planning, implementation and coordination key nutrition messaging for pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and to equitably reach a critical mass PLWs.
  • Lead and coordinate the CMAM + IYCF capacity building supports for the staff on Nutrition components of the project.
  • Participate in the development and facilitation of CMAM + IYCF training for partner and staff development on nutrition specific initiatives.
  • Counseling and sensitization activities on malnutrition prevention
  • Ensure the compilation of attendance lists and project documentation when required.
  • Support monitoring activities by providing the supervisor with data and updated information from the field.
  • Works with the relevant government structures to facilitate nutrition-related activities and monitoring in the operational areas
  • Field visits and provision of nutritional and technical support to project beneficiaries.
  • Documents and shares lessons/results of nutrition work and strategies within CMAM + IYCF Response
  • Enhance the awareness and knowledge of traditional leaders/influential on women empowerment.
  • Support development facilitators to promote Basic nutrition education.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Field supervisor

How To Apply

  • Interested candidates are required to submit a complete Job application form stated with the duty station that you are applying for with all required supporting documents (updated CV, copy of credentials and testimonials) through eth.recruitment2@islamic-relief.org.et.

  • You can access the Job Application Form with this link: http://www.islamic-relief.org.et/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Employment-Application-form-1.docx. Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.

  • The closing date for the application is May 14, 2025.

  • Due to the high volume of application, we regret that we will be able to contact only the shortlisted candidates.

Disclaimers:

  • Islamic relief does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including the application, interview, offer and contract stages.
  • Please be advised that Islamic Relief will verify the authenticity and accuracy of all educational documents. Any misrepresentation or falsification of documents will result in automatic disqualification of the application and may lead to legal action, if applicable.

Skills Required

Company Overview

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Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, we now work in over 45 countries assisting individuals, families and co... Read More

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