Nutrition Officer/ North Area

Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organisation working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting for the Gaza strip a

                                                         Nutrition Officer/ North Area

For 03 months.

General Objective:

In the context of AAH emergency response in the Gaza Strip, the main focus of this position will be the execution of nutrition programs. S/he will be responsible for keeping records, monitoring service beneficiaries' progress, and reporting to the Nutrition Coordinator. This person will actively participate in programming and follow-up meetings of activities, sharing good practices and lessons learned that contribute to the improvement of the intervention and the expertise of partner organizations. Main objectives include:

• Coordinate with relevant actors and build AAH’s network to ensure a coherent response and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Lead the team operating Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programs (TSFP) and others if applicable such as Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) or the Mother-Baby Friendly Spaces (MBFS), conducting needs assessments in coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator when necessary. 
• Work in team and adapt the service according to the priorities identified and changing in the period of implementation of the project, assuring that the interventions are conducted preserving the dignity of beneficiaries and following strong ethical principles and confidentiality.   
• Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of training and awareness raising activities, as well as groups and individual sessions ensuring that the impact of team activities is met considering the cultural context for the most vulnerable communities.  

Tasks and responsibilities:

Objective 1: Coordination and communication

• Maintain regular communication with relevant stakeholders with external actors (local authorities, community leaders, other NGOs, volunteers, subcontractors, etc.).              
• Inform AAH Management about the positions of different actors in the field, they response capacities etc. to anticipate joint opportunities of joint response and to avoid duplication
• Maintaining regular information flow to partners and stakeholders.  

Objective 2: Programmes’ management             

• Make sure that TSFP/CMAM/IYCF programs are implemented according to Sphere standards.
• Prepare activity plans for each activity in coordination with management
• Prepare supporting documents and the material needed for the distribution and produce field reports when possible
• Support the selection of geographical areas/IDP centres and target groups
• Conduct regular field visits to the project sites, ensure spot check of the activities conducted, and provide the needed technical support.
• Propose solutions and improvements relating to project activities and how to improve distribution.
• Conduct any M&E activity as required and document all activities led (pictures etc.)
• Prepare regular Field and Activity reports, to inform progress, challenges and achievements for activities implemented.

Objective 3: Technical support and supervision              

• Supervising performance and accountability work to ensure programmes can demonstrate results and base future plans on evidence of positive outcomes at community level. 
• Line management Nutrition teams which side and composition may vary over time (assistant, field workers, social workers, daily labor)
• Lead nutrition screening and coordinate the integration of IYCF-E in identified health facilities, collect and analyze data and build a response plan together with the coordinator.
• Contribute to the establishing a monitoring and evaluation system for the nutrition projects, in collaboration with the MEAL coordinator.  

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• University degree in health (Midwife/labour and delivery nurse or general nurse ideally. Other backgrounds to be considered: nutritionist, pharmacists, public health.
• Leadership in Community Management of Acute malnutrition (whether inpatient or outpatient) in emergency settings is a plus, Blanket supplementary Feeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding
• Knowledge of program implementation.
• Knowledge on partnership building and management.
• Malnutrition screening (MUAC, WHZ and oedema measurement).
• Counselling on pregnant and lactating women and infant feeding.
• Previous experience in emergencies, including large scale distribution, planning it and executing it.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with minimum 3 years of directly proven experience in NGO sector.
• Knowledge in humanitarian/emergency and/or development programming is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, strong planning and observation skills
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Arabic and English
• Very good knowledge in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality.
• Female candidates are preferred.

Remuneration Package

We offer immediate Incorporation into a multicultural, professional, and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with high social impact.

• Contract Length: 03 months.
• Based in: North Area
• Salary: according to Action Against Hunger salary scale.
• We provide workman compensation and health insurance.
• In addition, Action Against Hunger covers food and transportation allowances for a fully worked month.
• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.
• 21 days holidays for year.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply for this position.

Action Against Hunger has a commitment to protect all persons we come into contact with through our work, including children and At-Risk adults. Action Against Hunger has ZERO TOLERANCE towards all forms of harm and abuse, including sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We take concerns and complaints relating to Safeguarding issues involving our Staff, Associated Personnel, Partners and Suppliers very seriously and will take action to vigorously investigate and manage any violations or alleged violations of our policies.

Only applications received through our online service will be considered. Please click on the following link to access the service: Nutrition Officer/ North Area

Applications will be accepted up to and including 1 st March 25

Only those candidates pre-selected for a test and an interview will be contacted.

Note. - Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the deadline. For more information about this position, visit our website www.accioncontraelhambre.org. In case you do not find the job advertisement published here, it means that the selection process has been closed.