Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Coordinator, Nutrition

Location: Yemen Aden - Aden, YE (Primary)

Yemen Office: Aden

Category: Programs

Date Needed By: 11/3/2024

Program Description (Background)

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY  

This role supports the Nutrition Coordinator to lead and provide technical support for planning and smooth operation of Nutrition activities in International Medical Corps (IMC) country mission. This includes involvement in developing and implementation of the country’s Nutrition strategy. This role supports all aspects of the Nutrition program including liaising with the Ministry of Health, international and national agencies as directed. In addition, the Deputy Nutrition Coordinator will support with the overall building of capacity of local staff and stakeholders in Nutrition programming.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As directed organize and support all aspects of the Nutrition program including liaising with the Ministry of Health, the Nutrition cluster, other international and national agencies, and donors.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Nutrition programs in the country program are implemented in line with the Ministry's guidelines and international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines.
• Provide technical backstopping in the supervisor's absence and conduct Nutrition training, reviewing program reports, surveys and monitoring and evaluation reports. 
• Provide input into proposal development and country level strategies as required.
• Supervise the technical work of the Nutrition teams at the health facilities and communities while adhering to all global and national nutrition protocols and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure smooth implementation of Nutrition program activities.
• Ensure that implementation of the CMAM and IYCF activities conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines.
• As directed, follow-up on Nutrition programs implementation to review progress towards objectives through organizing regular review meetings, update and experience sharing meeting among staff.
• In collaboration with the team, identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for Nutrition and Nutrition-related projects and support with concept note or proposal development while liaising with interested partners and stakeholders to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the Nutrition sector.
• Support the development of a referral mechanism and communication strategies and train Nutrition staff (IMC, MOH (Ministry of health), CHVs) in case detection and referrals between health facilities adapted to the local context.
• Participate in the implementation of the nutrition surveillance activities i.e., surveys and other nutrition assessments
• Ensure proper functioning of reporting systems data flow mechanisms for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results. And conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of Nutrition activities and identify areas of concern. Submit workable solutions for identified challenges
• As required work closely with SBCC team to ensure IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials and key messages in Nutrition for the targeted beneficiaries, through pamphlets, posters, etc. are in place
• Assess training needs of Nutrition staff and in collaboration with the Nutrition Coordinator develop a training plan for staff to address any gaps
• Assist in organizing and leading Nutrition technical trainings with the field team and individual staff members, on both regular and ad hoc basis and co-facilitate Nutrition training for Nutrition project staff and MOH counterparts implementing Nutrition programs, focusing on all aspects of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF with the support of the Health and Nutrition Supervisors
• Ensure all IMC and global nutrition standards and protocols are up-to-date and well understood by all the Nutrition staff, that they are trained and mentored in these standards, as well as held accountable to them.
• Facilitate the development/adaptation of nutrition education training manuals and facilitator's guide based on existing national nutrition protocols and curricula including training follow-up
• Liaise with nutrition experts, provincial Nutritionists, and others to ensure that specialized support is available at the field/district/activity level to increase coverage and overall efficacy of the program
• Conduct regular supporting and supervising field visits to ensure the field teams' capacity is built through OJT, mentorship, and CMEs at the health facilities. Together with the field teams develop action plans to improve quality service delivery
• Actively participate and represent International Medical Corps in Nutrition sector coordination forums, discussions and activities and display technical and organizational leadership in sectoral activities.
• Support coordinate International Medical Corps Nutrition activities across a wide range of actors including donors, host governments, UN, and NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) partners to ensure consistency of programming
• Support in managing staff recruitment and training, conduct performance monitoring in collaboration with HR and Nutrition Managers, ensure that standards and protocols are adhered to
• Ensure equitable allocation of human, material, and financial resource
• Coordinate closely with logistics to ensure there is no break in Nutrition program supplies.
• Support in tracking program activities expenditure 
• Providing inputs to the procurement plan and budget and follow-up on all other procurements needed for the projects

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• 5+ years of relative and progressive experience in Nutrition, including minimum 2 years in emergency response setting or 2+ years of experience in development humanitarian field.
• Proven experience in managing emergency Nutrition programs including CMAM, IYCF, SBC (Social Behavioral Change) in multiple locations
• Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops
• Experience in budget management, logistics and Human Resources management
• Experience in writing / developing project proposals and project reports
• Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government staff on proper implementation of CMAM, IYCF, SBC and other Nutrition activities.
• Knowledge in designing and implementing appropriate and effective holistic Nutrition programs including ensuring that the Nutrition program is integrated with food security, health, and WASH programming where appropriate.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and familiarity with nutrition surveys (Coverage, SMART and KAP surveys).
• Ability to work effectively with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners, and other International Medical Corps relationships.
• Effective communication skills, able to effectively present information clearly and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers and headquarters staff, counterparts, senior government leaders and donors
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, and other computer applications
• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility and willingness to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites and Nutrition facilities

Additional Technical or Language Requirements

Under the supervision of IMC Nutrition Coordinator and the sub-national Nutrition Cluster Coordination team, the Deputy Coordinator will be responsible for supporting sub-national nutrition cluster coordination mechanisms at Aden hub to ensure integrated nutrition services in emergency response and real time monitoring information to make informed and evidence-based strategic decisions. In addition to supporting the implementation of, monitor and evaluate performance of the nutrition cluster against the six core cluster functions and accountability to affected populations by placing affected population at the center of decision-making and action. Please note, for Yemen-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in Yemen. Since the position is a national role, we are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship. International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document. Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.