Job Description

Job Title: Nutrition Project Officer
Status: Full-time.
Duty Station: Raymah
Duration: One Year
No. of Posts:  1

An Overview of ADO

Abs Development Organization for Women and Child (ADO) is a well-established national, humanitarian, developmental, non-profit, and non-governmental organization, founded in August 1996 by a group of Yemeni girls to provide a better life for women, children, and youths. ADO has been operating in Yemen for more than 27 years with outstanding coverage to the deprived rural areas located on the coast of Tehama and other various areas in Yemen aiming to get rid of poverty and infectious diseases. Since its inception, ADO has implemented over 213 developmental and humanitarian projects. According to ADO's latest cumulative statistics, by the end of the year 2021, a total of  6,695,412 people benefited from these interventions. Consequently, the organization has established itself among the most effective civil society organizations in Yemen that are working on issues related to livelihood, health, education, and WASH supporting women, children, and youth. Operating from its Headquarter office in Sana’a, and through its branch offices in Al-’Hodeidah, Hajjah, Abs, Raymah Taiz, and Aden, ADO provides educational, health, livelihood, and WASH services to urban and rural communities. As ADO believes that women are the essence of life, it has devoted all its activities and programs to empowering and educating women who will lead to a modern and just state. ADO also believes that protecting and caring for children will result in a prosperous future; free from crime and terrorism. Furthermore, ADO believes that youth are the potential and driving force of any modern civil society.

Job objectives/ Scope    

The Nutrition Project Officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation of nutrition project activities as part of an integrated approach to improve the nutritional status of children (aged 6-59 months) and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) in targeted areas. This role involves community-based identification, treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), as well as the promotion of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices. The Nutrition Project Officer will provide training, supervision, and assistance to nutrition field staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality health care and nutrition services to beneficiaries. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Project Manager, program staff, Ministry of Health personnel, local authorities, and community members, is essential to address nutrition-related challenges in the targeted communities.

Reporting to: Project Manager

No. of Supervised staff: Project Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of a Nutrition Officer:

1. Nutrition Program Implementation:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the nutrition component of the project.
• Ensure alignment of nutrition activities with national guidelines and evidence-based best practices.
• Coordinate with project management, IYCF officer, and health teams to integrate nutrition into the overall project strategy.

2. Nutrition Assessment and Monitoring:

• Conduct regular assessments of the nutrition status of target populations, including anthropometric measurements.
• Analyze nutrition data and identify trends, risk factors, and vulnerable groups.
• Monitor the progress and impact of nutrition interventions.

3. Nutrition Service Delivery:

• Coordinate with health facilities to provide nutrition screening, counseling, and treatment services.
• Support the distribution of nutrition commodities, including micronutrient supplements and therapeutic/supplementary foods.
• Ensure the quality and adherence to protocols for nutrition service delivery.

4. Capacity Building and Training:

• Develop and deliver training for community health workers, volunteers, and caregivers on nutrition-related topics.
• Build the skills and knowledge of frontline workers to effectively promote and support optimal nutrition practices.
• Facilitate nutrition-focused peer-to-peer learning and experience-sharing.

5. Nutrition Promotion and Behavior Change:

• Design and implement behavior change communication strategies to promote recommended nutrition practices.
• Organize community-based nutrition education and counseling sessions.
• Identify and address barriers to optimal nutrition behaviors within the local context.

6. Nutrition Referral and Follow-up:

• Establish referral mechanisms for individuals with acute malnutrition or nutrition-related health issues.
• Coordinate with health facilities to ensure continuity of care and follow-up for nutrition services.

7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Collect, analyze, and report on nutrition-related data and indicators for the project.
• Document and share nutrition-related lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
• Participate in relevant nutrition coordination meetings and technical working groups.

8. Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with the project management, IYCF, and health teams to ensure effective integration of nutrition.
• Liaise with local government authorities, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen nutrition support systems.

Others

• Ensure proper professional relationships with relevant national and international partner agencies, relevant meetings
• -Responsible for highly professionally representing Humanity’s strategic objectives, mission, and values.
• -Plan community–based activities and ensure Humanity's visibility, voice, mission, and values are reachable to communities, national and international organizations, donors, and governmental entities.
• -Responsible for project staff capacity building and development and plan and administer trainings as needed and related fields.
• -Responsible for data analysis of reports of all project components and briefing project manager regularly
• -Take action to mitigate any risks facing project implementations, activities, staff, and beneficiaries. Report on such risks immediately.
• -Ensure all required project close-out documents are obtained, and all narrative reports are done on time
• -Maintain flexibility to take any added responsibility as and when needed.
• -Maintain flexibility to take any required work trips to project sites, or offices at other cities and/or districts within the project location

Career Path/ Career Cluster: Program unit

Part (2) person specification for this job Experience and Qualifications    

• - Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, or a related field
• - Minimum 2-3 years of experience in CMAM programming, community nutrition, or maternal and child health
• - Strong knowledge of WFP and national CMAM guidelines and standards
• - Demonstrated skills in training, behavior change communication, and community mobilization
• - Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and problem-solving abilities
• - Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting
• - Willingness to travel to rural/remote project sites

Skills / Knowledge    

• - Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to senior managers in the field.
• - Proficiency in written English and the ability to write reports.
• - Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain focus on priorities.
• - Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• - Clear, concise, and effective communication abilities.
• - Capacity to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural contexts.
• - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• - Systematic and efficient approach to work.
• - Collaborative team player who achieves results through teamwork.
• - Adaptability to acquire new skills as required.
• - Ability to work in remote areas.
• - Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.
• - Fluency in English and Arabic.
• - Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs.
• - Skill in preparing and monitoring estimated budgets for logistic expenses.
• - Strong communication, negotiation, persuasion, and meeting management skills.

Personal Attributes    

• - Positive attitude- Desire to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve goals.
• - Well-organized with a proactive and self-starting approach.
• - Willingness to take on additional tasks as needed.
• - Demonstrates initiative and requires minimal supervision.
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Gender: Female /Male