Job
Description
Description
|
Position
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Nutrition
Project Officer (1) |
Grade
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C2
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Department
& Location |
Mahama
Refugee camp |
Date
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June
2017 |
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Reports
to (position): |
Senior
Nutrition Officer |
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Purpose:
How does this post support Plan’s strategy and mission? |
Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most affected.
Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
A
full time Nutrition Officers will be required to oversee the coordination and supervision of all nutrition education sensitive interventions within WFP funded project in refugee camps. The incumbent also will ensure the integration of nutrition-sensitive interventions with other project interventions such as saving groups with some knowledge in livelihood in emergency. The position will be based in refugee camps and will require in-Kigali travel. |
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Dimensions
of Role:
of Role:
The
post holder reports directly to Senior Nutrition Officer. S/he is responsible
of overall implementation of the project activities within workplace,
collaborates with the partner organization staff at field level and Plan
protection coordinator, and reports regularly the project progress to his/her
supervisor. This position will be a fixed term contract with possibility to
renew (contingent on renewed funding).
post holder reports directly to Senior Nutrition Officer. S/he is responsible
of overall implementation of the project activities within workplace,
collaborates with the partner organization staff at field level and Plan
protection coordinator, and reports regularly the project progress to his/her
supervisor. This position will be a fixed term contract with possibility to
renew (contingent on renewed funding).
Typical
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
Implement
the overall project activities which include but not limited to:
the overall project activities which include but not limited to:
- Participation
in camp budget preparation - Participation
in quarterly project review workshops and in pre-test of monitoring tools - Ensures
that project administrative processes are carried out in conformity with
the agreed standards and policies, to ensure alignment to the project
objective - Facilitate
information sharing and coordinate activities among project
stakeholders/partners at the camp level; - Prepare
project reports in line with agreed budgets and activities; - Responsible
for the field verification of project budget expenditures to ensure that
project funds are spent as planned - Responsible
of all activities related to livelihood and Gender in Nutrition
Education project - Promote
and abide by internal policies and procedures including but not limited
to: Child Plan Protection Policy and Code of Conduct - She/he
will act as the focal point person for the project within the camp. - Supports
project implementation in the camp to be in conformity with WFP and Plan’s
standards and policies; - Facilitate
community dialogue sessions and manage community sensitization
campaigns; - Work
collaboratively with UNHCR, stakeholders, MIDIMAR, Police, district
officials and other partners. - Supervise
nutrition animators work; - Assist
in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the NEC project - Assist
the gender responsiveness and gender mainstreaming components of the
project - Facilitate
different trainings of beneficiaries - Document
lessons learnt, success stories and/or challenges about the project - Facilitate
the integration of program and CCCD activities in the field
Indicators
for success:
for success:
- Effective
budget management - Submission
of reports on time - Strategies
of nutrition and livelihood in emergency which promote advanced nutrition
behaviors in refugee camps - Best
practices are well documented, shared and supported by research and
evaluation studies - Behavior
change of refugees in nutrition sector - Project
objectives achievement
Dealing
with Problems:
with Problems:
Complexity
of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative
thinking required to solve them
of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative
thinking required to solve them
The
Nutrition Project Officer position involves some degree of complexity in terms
of taking decisions such as appropriate or innovative strategies in promoting
partnership management in emergency settings. Even though the incumbent duties
are checked by his/her supervisor, an error of judgment in developing strategy
or incorrect analysis of a specific situation could compromise the integrity and
reputation of the organization.
Nutrition Project Officer position involves some degree of complexity in terms
of taking decisions such as appropriate or innovative strategies in promoting
partnership management in emergency settings. Even though the incumbent duties
are checked by his/her supervisor, an error of judgment in developing strategy
or incorrect analysis of a specific situation could compromise the integrity and
reputation of the organization.
Therefore,
the post holder will demonstrate the ability to communicate any challenge faced
and thinking strategically while introducing new initiatives or strategy, and
in communication and facilitation to meet the demands of a dynamic and
sometimes unpredictable operating environment.
the post holder will demonstrate the ability to communicate any challenge faced
and thinking strategically while introducing new initiatives or strategy, and
in communication and facilitation to meet the demands of a dynamic and
sometimes unpredictable operating environment.
The
post holder work in collaboration with other program staff in building
comprehensive activities with refugee camps. This will encompass strengthening
planning, management, adherence to policies and procedures, and promoting a
culture for delivery of results, both short and long term.
post holder work in collaboration with other program staff in building
comprehensive activities with refugee camps. This will encompass strengthening
planning, management, adherence to policies and procedures, and promoting a
culture for delivery of results, both short and long term.
Communications
and Working Relationships:
and Working Relationships:
- Internal
to Plan International Rwanda (supervision, sharing; management
of program; coaching)
- Work
closely with theProtection team, NEC Coordinator and NEC Manager in terms
of programming and coordination of interventions – High - Work
with other Program Staff ,Monitoring and Evaluation,finance and logistic ,
gender advisor and the Child Rights Program Manager– High - Work
with the communication person for media purpose and publication of
nutrition work – Medium - (sharing;
learning; best practices; contribution to initiative/research…) - Liaise
with direct partners staff involved in the NEC project –High
Knowledge,
Skills, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Skills
specific to the post
specific to the post
- Good
facilitation, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation; - Good
capacity of strategic thinking, networking and making sound judgment and
recommendations; - Ability
to organize own work independently and willingness to work beyond normal
working hours - Strong
team building and motivational skills - Communication
skills (fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an
asset) - Ability
to organize and conduct trainings, campaigns and community dialogue
Behavior
- Team
player with good mentoring and coaching skills, - Highly
effective networking and inter-personal skills, - Timely
and effective delivery - Gain,
develop and retain credibility about performance - Commitment
to child protection and participation - Courtesy,
honesty and integrity, effective and clear communication
Experience
- Bachelor
degree in nutrition science, public health, food science,social science or
related fields - Minimum
of 2 years relevant working experience in nutrition education sector - 1
year Prior experience working with refugees and other vulnerable
populations in nutrition related project is an asset. - Excellent
reporting skills and competencies in computer literacy (M-Excel, MS-Word,
& Power Point)
Values
and Behaviours:
and Behaviours:
1.
We strive for lasting impact
We strive for lasting impact
We
strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and
young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be
bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and
young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be
bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
2.
We are inclusive and empowering
We are inclusive and empowering
We
respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our
programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to
increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff
to give their best and develop their potential.
respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our
programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to
increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff
to give their best and develop their potential.
3.
We are open and accountable
We are open and accountable
We
create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open,
honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the
decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will
do.
create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open,
honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the
decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will
do.
4.
We work well together
We work well together
We
succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the
organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our
colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and
implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children,
girls, young people, communities and our partners.
succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the
organization, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our
colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and
implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children,
girls, young people, communities and our partners.
Physical
Environment and Demands:
Environment and Demands:
Heavy
lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc. this is not a typical office environment
with
limited movements to Country Office.
lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc. this is not a typical office environment
with
limited movements to Country Office.
Level
of Contact with Children:
of Contact with Children:
Interaction
with children/youth in refugee camp settings is high.
with children/youth in refugee camp settings is high.
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