·       Accomplish project site activities and supporting of community-based groups – HDAs, mother support groups, local committees, etc.)

·       Participate in providing IYCF technical support to Woredas, SCI and partners CMAM and other project staff

·       Ensure that all staff understand and implement the IYCF program guidelines

·       Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers (at PHC, Hospitals, HCs and community levels)

·       Advise the best feeding options/ practices and follow ups as appropriate

·       Participate in the development of mother support groups and mother-baby areas.

·       Participate in developing regular work plans for the HEWs, HDAs, mother support etc.

·       Spot and address appropriately the violations of the code of marketing of breast-milk substitutes and violations of the MOH guidelines

·       Act as an effective member in promoting, supporting and protecting IYCF practices (give IYCF awareness sessions and IYCF individual counseling sessions as necessary).

·       Give support to IYCF team members as necessary

·       Link between CMAM team and IYCF team (such as promoting excellent communication and referral between IYCF counselor, IYCF educator and CMAM)

·       Assist in the development and review of educational material

·       Prepare training materials and conduct IYCF training when necessary

·       With support from MEAL Coordinator, make sure all IYCF records are regularly filled and submitted (awareness sessions, database of counseled cases, etc.)

·       Liaise with ZHB, WHB, and Health facilities and ensure the quality of IYCF /Nutrition capacity building activities are technically sound, aligned with proposed implementation plan and adhere to standard guidelines;

·       Assure the availability of IYCF training and counseling materials prior to any training;

·       Support community assessments related to CMAM & IYCF and strengthen capacity of various health, agriculture, and other sectors’ front line workers to improve the quality of nutrition intervention

·       Along with other SCI & partner staffs, conduct regular follow-up site visits to provide support quality implementation, and document field all through submission of complete, accurate and timely feedback reports;

Other

·       Perform other duties as required

Child safeguarding (CSG)

·       Conduct activities in accordance with the rules of the Child Safeguarding Policy, which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse,

·       Ensure that all activities are seen through a child safeguarding lens;

·       Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm,

·       Ensure all partners and beneficiaries of Save the Children are aware of the child safeguarding policy and promote the message of child safeguarding to children, beneficiary families, and community members in general,

·       Conduct project risk assessment using given template and mitigation plans are addressed

Report performance of child safeguarding activities per quarter,

·       Bachelors or equivalent degree in Human Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing or similar fields

·       Minimum 4 years’ field experience in humanitarian work, including significant experience in managing CMAM & IYCF programs

·       Substantial experience of community-based nutrition projects

• Demonstrated ability for leadership and independent decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills & excellent team player.
• Willingness and ability to work in hardship environment.
• Cultural and gender sensitivity
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Additional Note

Hardship allowance will be paid 50% of the basic salary for Female staff and 40% of basic salary for Male staff

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

COMPETENCIES 

• SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following competencies on an ongoing basis.
• Leading Delivering result: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/organisation.
• Thinking Applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organisation.
• Engaging
• Working effectively with others: Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Sekota Zuria, Dahana and Ziquala woredas for Eight Months. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.