Catholic
Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization
supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world.
CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed,
ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church
partners to implement its programs. Therefore, strengthening and building the
capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to our approach in every
country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established its presence in Nigeria in
2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, governance, peace building and
Health/HIV programming.
Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization
supporting relief and development work in over 100 countries around the world.
CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed,
ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church
partners to implement its programs. Therefore, strengthening and building the
capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to our approach in every
country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established its presence in Nigeria in
2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, governance, peace building and
Health/HIV programming.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Nutrition
Project Manager
Job Ref: NPM1708
Title: Nutrition
Project Manager
Job Ref: NPM1708
Location: Borno
Background
- Since
the crisis in Northeast Nigeria escalated in 2013, the food security
situation has continued to worsen. - Emerging
data of June 2016 has revealed that the severity of the food and
nutritional crisis is well beyond emergency thresholds in Borno State. - The
Federal Government has declared a food and nutritional crisis in Borno,
where over 750,000 people are severely food insecure; including 180,000 in
Maiduguri’s outskirts, 120,000 camp residents and approximately 275,000
IDPs in newly reopened areas. - A
growing number of people are in urgent need of food assistance, and
alarming rates of acute malnutrition have been reported. Given the
unfolding large scale emergency in the north-eastern Nigeria, CRS has
scaled up in Yobe and Borno states with multisectoral programming
including cash transfer programming via e-vouchers; nutrition, protection,
shelter/WASH and agriculture. - CRS
is looking for the strong candidate with skills in nutrition to manage the
designing/conceiving, and implementation of CRS nutrition program in North
East Nigeria.
Primary
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
- The
Nutrition Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management
and technical direction of CRS Nutrition program that targets vulnerable
IDPs and host communities in NE Nigeria. - Reporting
to the Markets and Nutrition Program Manager with accountability to the
Nutrition Officer, Nutrition Assistant and Nutrition Community Mobilizers,
the Nutrition PM will undertake the following responsibilities related to
project cycle management, technical direction, and program development:
Technical/Administrative,
Program Quality and Implementation:
Program Quality and Implementation:
- Ensure
quality and timely field level implementation of the Nutrition program
against set objectives, targets and work plans - Advise
and assist CRS nutrition team in developing project speci�c
strategies, tools, systems and plans. - Ensure
that nutrition programs utilizes international best practices, policies
and guidelines, in line with Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF - Oversee
the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for all nutrition
programs in line with CRS guidelines and according to donor requirements - Actively
monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of
information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and
take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials
for timely resolution
Program
Development and Strategic Planning:
Development and Strategic Planning:
- Contribute
to and support in carrying-out the situation analysis for the nutrition
sector to ensure timely and current data on maternal and child nutrition
are available for the designing, development and management of nutrition
projects. - Identify
opportunities for program and proposal development in line with the CRS’s
and donor guidelines - Participate
in proposal writing and budget development processes for nutrition program - Lead
technical assessments as a basis for nutrition program development when
necessary to monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust
the programmatic priorities as necessary
Capacity
Building and Supervision:
Building and Supervision:
- Ensure
the capacity building of CRS nutrition team and partner staff through
on-job training, technical guidance and coaching sessions while ensuring
staff performance evaluation plans are developed - Ensure
appropriate support to the nutrition team by regular field visits and
provide targeted technical feedback - Develop
capacity building plans and strategies and identify relevant training
opportunities for CRS and partner staff to advance knowledge and skills in
nutrition. - Monitor
staffing needs and assist the recruitment of local staff and support staff
development through mentoring to enhance the capacity of project and
partner staff
Coordination
and Representation:
and Representation:
- Represent
CRS at nutrition sector working group meetings and coordination forums UN,
international and national NGOs for nutrition coordination as needed at
the LGA and state level - Ensure
a good coordination with other CRS partners staff, nutrition field teams
and provide frequent feedback and updates - Develop
new and manage existing relationships with key stakeholders and the
potential collaborators for nutrition programs;
Reporting:
- Support
the development of field-based reports to CRS and/or external donors, as
necessary - Conduct
any other programming responsibility delegated by the supervisor
Required
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s
Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field. - 3-5
years of experience in nutrition program implementation with an
international humanitarian NGO - Experience
with nutrition in emergencies (CMAM, IYCF-E, data collection), preferably
in the Nigerian context - Experience
in conducting nutrition assessments (SMART, KAP surveys) and an
understanding of nutritional information systems - Proven
experience in project design and implementation, proposal-writing,
budgeting and �nancial
management in nutrition - Strong
understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including
Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, and program management. - Demonstrated
commitment to gender responsive programming. - Excellent
organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills. - Team-oriented
and strong interpersonal skills - Ability
to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a
variety of initiatives
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the “Application Form
Below” and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document
to: vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the “Application Form
Below” and send with a detailed 3-page resume in a single file word document
to: vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org
Note
- The
position title must be expressly stated as the subject of the email
quoting reference number NPM1708. - Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application
Deadline: 31st
August, 2017.
Deadline: 31st
August, 2017.
