Job Description

Position:   CHVS Assistant                            
Location:  Hajjah (1), Al Hodeida (1)                             
Administrative supervisor: Nutrition Officer
Reference:  24-13 
Duration: Till March 31, 2025, renewable based on fund availability & performance

ABOUT ADRA: The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is an independent, humanitarian agency established for the specific purpose of providing individual and community development and disaster relief.  ADRA Yemen pursue a mission of changing the world by uplifting one life at a time. ADRA International serves 117 countries and is present in Yemen since 1995. Its programs are supported by USAID, BHA, The Japan Platform, DANIDA, GFFO, BMZ, IHA Canada, UNOCHA, and WFP It has presence in 12 Governorates in Yemen responding to 8 areas of humanitarian sectors. ADRA Yemen is undertaking programs in Yemen in the fields of health, nutrition, WASH, food security, livelihoods, and protection.

Safeguarding:

ADRA Yemen organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risks and children in the targeted communities, as well as the welfare of all ADRA Yemen representatives. ADRA Yemen expects the post holder to adhere to and share this commitment.
All necessary measures for safer recruitment would be required, including thorough background checks.

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of CHVs Assistant is managing Community Health Volunteers activities, along with capacity building activities to nutrition workers in health facilities and CHVs Assistant, in coordination with Nutrition Assistant, Nutrition Officer, GHO and other related authorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The “CHVS Assistant “will be responsible but not limited to:

• He/She will be responsible for initiating, directing and coordinating all required Community health activities. 
• Work closely with the Nutrition Assistant and Officer to determine the nutrition and training needs for Community Health Volunteers of the programs within the scope of the grants. 
• Work with local health authorities, nutrition team, to design and implement a system for reporting the outcomes, and data. 
• Assist in the selection and training of qualified Community Health Volunteers.
• Submit appropriate reports of field activities to the Nutrition Officer.
• Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted.
• Review community health volunteer’s attendance sheet and submit to the finance for payment.
• Review community health volunteer’s reports and conduct regular visits and on job training.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Direct Supervisor. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in health/nutritional science, dietetics, or food science is required.
• One year experience in nutrition field and activities implementation.
• Proven experience as a community nutrition Supervision.
• Team working skills.
• Keen interest in the impact of diet on health.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
• Computer skills, especially Ms. Office.

An understanding of biochemistry or human physiology

ADRA’S VALUES:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values: 

• Connected    
• Courageous
• Compassionate