Project coordinator (Health and Nutrition)

Program/Unit: Humanitarian 

Type of Contract: 5 Months contract with the a possibility of extension

Required Number: One

Duty Base: Borena Zone, Oromia Region

The appointee of this position represents AAE values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences. These values and principles include a commitment to the mission of ActionAid Ethiopia, team orientation, quality management, and leadership development, and the introduction of systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity.  The selected employee will be responsible for providing technical and managerial support to the staff for the implementation of the Emergency Health & Nutrition Response. In line with the planned activities & budget, implement and monitor the effective implementation of project activities and ensure program performance is in line with the international and national standards.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

In line with AAE’s dual mandate, these key areas of accountability apply to AAE’s work in emergencies (acute and chronic) and in development settings.

 Program Management

• Oversees the implementation of integrated health and nutrition projects in five woredas and ensures that the quality standards and state of art are met.
• Ensures effective start-up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of integrated health, and nutrition projects in five Woredas.
• Provide support and guidance to the project team and implementing partners; assess training needs, plan & lead provision of training/guidance for local health staff in setting up new OTP (Out Patient Therapeutic Center) and SC (Stabilization Centers) sites and PHC services and IYCF (Infant and Young Children Feeding) activities.
• Facilitate training for health professionals in Community based Management of Acute Malnutrition, PHC, and IYCF.
• Participating in and/or leading health, nutrition, and/or multi-sectoral assessments as required.
• Manages all ActionAid Ethiopia resources (equipment, supplies, HR) committed to emergency and other nutrition activities
• Conducts regular field visits to provide supportive supervision to the projects.
• Leads the development of work plans, POPs, budgets, and other required program documents for integrated health and nutrition projects in three woredas.
• Closely work with the finance and program team to ensure that program budgets are realistic, that they are efficiently used and comply with donor requirements, and that reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Conducts regular field visits and review meetings with government officials to monitor the implementation of integrated health and nutrition programs.
• In collaboration with relevant teams and local government actors, ensure timely preparation and implementation of the phase-out strategy
• Performs other related tasks as required

Representation and communication

• Represents ActionAid Ethiopia in Zonal level Health & nutrition coordination and other fora.
• Document findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up actions; share as appropriate.
• Oversee and lead the development and submission of program reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness for five woredas.
• Document lessons learned in specific technical areas for the five words.

 Staff and Budget Management

• Line manages the project officers in the five woredas of the project area in implementing the CMAM, IYCF, TSFP (Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program), and WASH
• Conduct regular performance management.  This includes work plans and performance reviews.
• Engage in the recruitment process of staff for the project as necessary.

 Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports the values of women and men, and equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
• Respect the rights holder women, men, and children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
• Value and respect all cultures.

Physical Demands 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to travel within communities as well as sit to concentrate on work, under stressful situations. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

SHEA &safeguarding·        

• Conduct activities in accordance with the rules of the SHEA & Safeguarding Policy, which includes reporting actual incidents and suspicions of SHEA
• Ensure that all activities are seen through SHEA & safeguarding lens;
• Be vigilant about observing possible SHEA against vulnerable communities
• Ensure all partners, rights holders, goods and services suppliers and any consultants  of ActionAid Ethiopia are aware of the SHEA & safeguarding policy and promote the same  to women, children and their families, and community members in general,
• Conduct project risk assessment using the given template and mitigation plans are addressed
• Report performance of SHEA & safeguarding activities per quarter,

Job Requirements

• Post-graduate degree in public health/nutrition is preferred or bachelors in a health-related field.
• Minimum 6 years for BSC (4 years for MA) with field experience in humanitarian work, in gender and protection mainstreaming, and significant experience in managing integrated projects.
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and project management experience.
• Knowledge of the latest health-related technical guidelines and standards in emergency nutrition and health.
• Experience in CMAM and PHC
• Experience in quality assurance in a clinical and public health setting is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability for leadership and independent decision making
• Strong interpersonal skills & excellent team player.
• Willingness and ability to work in a hardship environment.
• Cultural and gender sensitivity
• Fluency in written and spoken English

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application letter along with a recent CV no later than 5th October 2022 via ActionAid Ethiopia, P.O. Box 1261, Addis Ababa, Or E-mail it to: [email protected]

ActionAid will be conducting safeguarding reference checks on the successful candidate

Please clearly indicate the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Note that applications received after the deadline shall not be considered