Job Description

Position:  Nutrition Coordinator   
Location:  Al Hodeida
Administrative supervisor:   Programs Manager
Technical Supervisor  :  Deputy Health and Nutrition Advisor
Reference:  24-16
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 Nutrition Coordinator is responsible to oversee implementation of overall nutrition project activities for treatment of both moderate and severe acute malnutrition and promotion IYCF services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical supervision of, and technical support to nutrition project team and HFs.
• Be responsible for the implementation, management and supervision of ADRA nutrition project in Hajjah and Hodeida Governorates, in line with ADRA nutrition strategy and project plan and according to humanitarian, national and international standards.
• Ensure that all nutrition activities are consistent with established standards.
• Conduct monthly field trips to nutrition facility locations to ensure all activities are carried out as per national guidelines and meeting ADRA standards.
• Be responsible for the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for projects with national, internal, and donor requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities for internal and external reports (e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly and final reports) as requested by Donor and M0PHP.
• Manage and oversee the assigned nutrition team including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc. 
• Ensure that any financial activities are carried out in line with ADRA’s procedures, and all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Represent ADRA at relevant local level coordination meetings involving local authorities, and Ministry of Public Health and Population (MOPHP).
• Represent ADRA in the Nutrition Cluster or Sub-cluster.
• Manage the correct and timely ordering (within budgetary constraints) of all necessary medicines, supplies and equipment for the assigned health facilities and activities, ensuring minimum stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the line supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in medical/nutrition or equivalent from any recognized institution is required.
• Four years’ experience in managing nutrition programs.
• Has trained in CMAM and experience in working on OTP & SFP activities.
• Has trained in IYCF and experience working on IYCF activities.
• Understanding rights-based approaches and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context. 
• Proven abilities in information analysis and strong English drafting abilities.
• Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with community.
• Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach.
• Flexible, adaptable, able to improvise and work in stressful, volatile environment

ADRA’S VALUES:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles; our key values: 

• Connected    
• Courageous
• Compassionate