Job Description

• Category: Development/UN/NGOs            
• Deadline: June 13, 2024.        
• Position:  Project Coordinator (Health & Nutrition)
• Location: Hajjah with a regular field visit
• Reports to:  Area Manager 
• Duration: Till May 31, 2025; Renewable based on fund availability and performance. 
• Reference: HR24-39

ABOUT RI:

Relief International is a humanitarian and development non-profit agency that provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to communities worldwide. RI partners with communities in fragile settings to save lives and build resilience, dignity, and long-term well-being. All communities in fragile settings can achieve long-term well-being.

Position Summary:

The project Coordinator (Health &Nutrition) will be responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day activities of the Health and Nutrition program in the targeted HFat Hajjah governorate. 
He/she will be responsible for scheduling, tracking, health facilities staff, and providing reports to the Area Manager. Project Coordinator (Health &Nutrition) will represent the organization professionally and positively to enhance and promote the core values and mission of RI, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy, and tact. He/she will be working under the direct supervision of the Program Manager. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates with Authorities, GHO, DHO, and health facilities managers in the implementation of project activities.
• Supervision and management of the Nutrition staff (OTP&  TSFP)
• Prepares PRs, follows up with the logistic departments, ensures the delivery in the warehouses prepares the distribution plans as per project needs, and puts on track-to-track budget on a continuous basis.           
• Undertakes ongoing visits to the site, assesses local conditions and resources, and monitors inputs.
• Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly work plans for the project.
• Makes sure that community-based activities are done properly.
• Conduct and ensure field staff participation in monthly and quarterly progress and planning meetings.
• Prepare and conduct all the trainings during the implementation project.
• Supervises the provision of primary/secondary services in health facilities and ensures the availability of medications and supplies in health facilities.
• Ensures smooth implementation and proper functioning of health and nutrition service provision.
• Directly supervises field Project assistants in the field and provides technical support to them
• Attends internal meetings when assigned by the Area Manager to represent R1.
• Follow field supervisor recommendations for project quality, communication with beneficiaries, workplace rules and security when on field visits.
• Provides regular updates on the inventory of medical and non-medical items supported by the project.
• Provides strategic and technical support (including, but not limited to, distribution plan, training plan, payments preparation, etc.) to the project to ensure meeting the outcomes of the project in an integrated, sustainable manner
• Coordinates and prepares the required authorization documents with local counterpart authorities on project feasibility and effectiveness including field monitoring with local authorities when required and flow of supply and other non-supply assistance.
• Works directly with local councils, communities, and vulnerable groups to implement the related program interventions.
• Undertakes follow-up action on program implementation activities, contributes to teamwork building, and prepares relevant reports. Draft changes in the program work plan as required.
• Attends technical cooperation meetings, prepares notes, and undertakes follow-up action and coordination related to program implementation and monitoring.
• Coordinates with MEAL department and responds promptly to any concern or deviation observed in the field and ensures tracking of project indicators at all levels (activities, results, objectives, and goal) media visits.
• Ensures regular follow-up and effective communications are maintained within the project team. Provide hands-on job training, capacity building, support, and feedback to project staff.
• Develop an implementation plan and ensure the effective tracking of the project.
• Makes sure that program targets are met by using indicator and activity tracing sheet
• Conduct a review from the whole documentation of GRN's and donation letters of Medical equipment, Medical supplies, Medications, wash supplies, furniture, lab solutions, hygiene kits, and any items that will delivered to HF.
• Follow-up and supervision of health workers regarding sending daily reports and conforming to reliable standards, a clear copy of the daily summary of all services provided records of services for conformity, and drug reports that are disbursed to beneficiaries.
• Ensure successful implementation of program activities and budget management according to program outputs and results
• In consultation with the Area Manager and technical leads, contribute to the development of project proposals and project budgets
• Review all registration books for all services supported by RI in health facilities.
• Work closely with Information Management Officer to collect information about services and the beneficiaries and consumption report for medications and medical supplies.
• Support regular health and nutrition program evaluations, rapid assessments identifying needs and making practical recommendations to address them
• Work closely with the program manager to review   Monthly BVA and Ensuring Accurate Monthly Inputs 
• Work closely with the program manager to Prepare  all Project Reports for Donors( interim reports – final report )and Authorities(MoPHP- SCMCHA)
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, medical assistant or in nutrition/health.
• At least 3 years’ experience working for an international NGOs in health and nutrition project implementation including one year of relevant work experience in CMAM.
• Preferably from the targeted area/districts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Good report writing skills and strong use of MS Office, Excel, and Email applications.
• Strong English and Arabic skills, written and spoken. Moreover, ability to write good quality reports. 
• Strong skills in team management and ability to relate to and effectively motivate staff.
• Willing and able to work under pressure, in challenging situations, with security risks, and to manage personal stress levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work extra hours when needed.
• Background in training or facilitation desirable.

Safeguarding:

• Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.  
• All staff are expected to abide by the RI Code of Conduct.  
• Recruitment to all roles in Relief International includes criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include experience and qualifications checks.  

RI VALUES:     

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence as well as “Do No Harm.” We value:     

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity
• Sustainability