Careers at International Rescue Committee

Job Description

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Snr. Nutrition Officer, The Nutritionist will lead the implementation of all nutrition related activities at the IRC run health facilities and communities in the refugee settlement and the surrounding host communities in Hagadera refugee camp. The Nutritionist will be responsible for providing training (nutrition), coaching, mentorship and technical support, including M&E for the nutrition program. Key areas will include, but not limited to the detection and treatment of acute cases of malnutrition; implementation of the prevention package of COMPASS, IMAM, IYCF, Maternal Child Health and Nutrition; supporting outreach activities that include surveillance and patient follow up; and preparing and submission of weekly and monthly reports as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILIES:

Programming

• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in SC/OTP/SFP.
• Give and advise on the drug regimen for children in the SC, OTP and SFP programs.
• Participate in daily ward rounds in the SC ward with the medical team.
• Mentor the nutrition assistant staff and auxiliary nurses to manage patients with acute malnutrition as per protocol.
• Train and mentor IRC nutrition staff and other key stakeholders in GMP, IYCF and IMAM; especially the OTP and SC staff.
• Ensure the establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection and referral system.
• Ensure timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
• Monthly submission of CMAM, COMPASS report to the Senior.Nutrition Officer for reviews.
• Improve the provision of quality nutrition counseling in the hospital SC and Comprehensive care Clinic (CCC) and other entry points in the health programme in liaison with relevant IRC sectors.
• Plan and conduct continuous monitoring of the OTP, SFP and SC patient.
• Participate in program strategic planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with key stakeholders and cooperating partners.
• Adhere and uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.
• Directly supervise nutrition assistants in OTP/SFP sites, maternity, SC, and pediatric ward
• Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely malnourished children.
• Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager.
• Monitor and supervise proper usage of essential nutrition therapeutic feeds such as F100, F75, RUTF.RUSF, CSB++and Resomal to avoid stock outs.
• Create appropriate linkages and referral for nutrition activities.
• Participate in the ward rounds.
• Work closely with other health programs in spirit of integration for maximum output.
• Attending all program implementation meetings.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized College/University.
• MUST Registration and Up to date License with KNDI
• Possess at least three (2) years’ experience in implementing nutrition related activities in a busy hospital and community set up. 
• S/He must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.
• MUST have a valid certificate of Good Conduct.
• Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have cognate skills in computer applications.
• MUST possess a high level of integrity and good interpersonal skills.
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.

Required Experience:

• Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM/COMPASS and MIYCN is an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.
• Previous experience in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya
• Previous experience working in insecure contexts.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.
• Strong background in humanitarian projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look.
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.

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Job Overview / Summary:

The Child Accountability Specialist is embedded in a project team and is responsible to lead implementation of a BHA funded project geared towards accountability to  children and inclusion of adolescent girls with intellectual disabilities in humanitarian action.. They work collaboratively with Child Protection, Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) and Inclusion colleagues in the Violence Prevention and Response Technical Unit and the Client Responsiveness team (Measurement Unit) to identify technical approaches towards accountability to children develop practical tools to strengthen the capacity of humanitarian actors to integrate  accountability to children and participation in their AAP systems and hence, institutionalise Client-Centred Programming and promote Client Responsiveness goals for men and women, boys and girls and integrate disability inclusion .  

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead implementation of the “Inclusive and Accountable” two-year BHA project

• Ensure the planning and the management of the Inclusive and Accountable project and be responsible for the of the successful delivery project.
• Ensure smooth management and integration of project work plans and budgets (budget forecasting, development of spending plans and budget follow-up), timely recruitment, and accurate reporting.
• Support project research study and lead development practical modules on child accountability and participation. 
• Coordinate the logistic and administrative organization of the project activities and workshops and events
• Lead in-country workshops with children and youth-led organizations
• Organize and oversee the monitoring for the project as per the M&E plan, AAP plan and indicators specified in the technical narrative (incl. tools for data collection, indicator tracking, and analysis)
• Lead on coordination and liaison with Client Responsiveness team, internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely high-quality reporting to BHA throughout project implementation and close out
• Develop and submit project activity and donors’ reports in a timely manner.
• Manage consultancies associated with project deliverables 

Coordinate internal and external communication and uptake of project findings and products

• Actively represent IRC in the Accountability advisory group of the Alliance including co-leading specific tasks
• Convene and facilitate the Project Advisory Committee meetings, with specific focus on the child-led/youth-led organizations from protection and non-protection sectors.
• Regularly communicate with internal and external project stakeholders.Develop communication briefs, updates and learnings to internal and external dissemination.
• Facilitate the dissemination of the products and learning generated through this project through inter-agency networks and national and international organizations.
• Collect and share learning from country programs in the form of case studies, reports, briefing notes and blogs.

Key Working Relationships:

• The Child Accountability Specialist -Children reports into VPRU Snr. CP Technical Advisor and works closely with the Client Responsiveness team, Child Protection technical advisor, Child Protection Researcher, Snr Senior Adolescent Girls Specialist and Inclusion adviser. 
• Internally, the post holder works closely with BHA project team, VPRU and Measurement Unit and Country Programs that participate in project implementation 
• Externally, the post holder will represent IRC in the Accountability to children advisory group of the Alliance, AAP networks, and  develop strategic relationships with peer agencies working on related thematic areas, child/youth led organisations, inclusion actors,  specialist think tanks and consultancies, and relevant network bodies.  

Job Requirements: 

Work experience:  

• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience designing, implementing and supporting Accountability to children in humanitarian action   or Accountability to Affected Population within Humanitarian and/or Development programs with child protection actors 
• A proven track record with at least 3 years of experience working in developing, fragile and conflict affected countries with Children   
• Prior experience providing technical advisory support and trainings, remote and face to face 
• Experience working with local organisations and child/youth led organisations 
• Experience in working across sectors or disciplines 
• Experience with participatory approached, data management, visualization and interpretation is a strong asset  

Key Technical Skills:

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong analytical, presentation, organizational and problem solving skills 
• Demonstrated expertise in program design, monitoring and evaluation and program adaptation  
• Experience in project management  
• Ability to work within a team with a track record of collaborating across disciplines; 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Active listening skills and ability to work with colleagues from different cultures and contexts;  
• Education: Master’s/post-graduate degree in public administration, public policy, political science, international development, economics, statistics or other relevant field. 
• Language Skills:  Fluency in English is required, working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is strongly preferred.  

Preferred experience & skills: 

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time 
• Strong analytic problem solving skills 
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, CommCare and PowerBI is an asset
• Understanding of gender equality, gender-based violence, working with adolescent girls and inclusion concepts is desirable   
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels 
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner. 

Working Environment:   

• Standard office working environment 
• Some international travel, including in remote and volatile locations as needed up to 20% 
• This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.