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Nutrition_Field_Assistants (4)

Location: Hajjah and Al-Hudaydah governorates

Reporting to: Project Manager

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: 8 Months

Contract type: Fixed term (full time)

About NFDHR:

The National Foundation for Development and Humanitarian Response (NFDHR) is a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) that was established June 2012 in Yemen. Our vision is a peaceful and stable Yemen free of poverty, in which all people have equal access to basic needs and human rights, and our mission is to provide an integrated humanitarian and development response to aid Yemen and other conflict-affected countries through a professional, neutral, and transparent approach.

We aim to achieve our overall vision and mission by working to enhance local communities' development and stability through identifying structural causes of poverty, raising awareness, increasing access to basic services, and focusing on building citizens' capacities, especially women and youth, so as to enable their participation in the decision-making process that leads to sustainable development and a peaceful society within their developing and conflict-affected countries. NFDHR aims to accomplish these goals through its seven core programs: Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL); Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Health and Nutrition; CCCM; Education; Gender and Protection; Shelter and Non-food items (NFIs); and Peacebuilding and Governance.

In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment NFDHR implement a range of procedures and actions including Criminal Background Checks/ International vetting/Certificate of good conduct to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.

NFDHR has zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse. All employment offers are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing our code of conduct, Safeguarding Policy with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding. This position will also be subject to robust reference and background screening checks.

NFDHR is committed to the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability, as outlined in it’s own internal Code of Conduct and through signing up to the Core Humanitarian Standards. The Code of Conduct requires trustees, officers and employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. As employees and representatives of NFDHR, we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws, regulations and our Code of Conduct.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for supervising Nutrition activities implementation in the target communities and geographical areas for the specific target beneficiaries.

Oversee beneficiary identification, registration and verification process to ensure the correct procedures are followed based on guidelines and procedures given by the Public Health program officer and relevant documentation is completed in identified geographical areas.

Ensure basic information on target beneficiaries is collected and recorded and shared with senior supervisors of project manager in a timely manner.

With support from Project Manager, he/she responsible for implementing the appropriate action plan for according to Nutrition inputs to target beneficiaries.

Maintain clear and up to date records of Nutrition program beneficiaries and activities (beneficiary numbers, locations, contact details, activity progress) including the regular visits to target beneficiaries with other field team members in collaboration with local authorities.

Identify potential problems in the Nutrition project implementation in the field and discuss suggested solution with local authorities and/or report to project Manager in a timely manner and appropriate action taken with support from Project Manager.

Immediately report any challenges or implementation delays the activities to the Project Manager

Improve learning and provide guidance in related to Nutrition activities for community volunteers and work as a mentor and modified the community participation

Prepare Map for target area and identify distribution points using appropriate tools and modalities in collaboration with suppliers and local authorities, and target beneficiaries

Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition activities by collecting appropriate data from selected beneficiaries, using pre-made questionnaires .

Act as a liaison between communities and the NFDHR office; maintain good relationships with beneficiaries and local leaders/authorities; and report any identified issues to the Project Manager

Help the MEAL specialist/team to monitoring and evaluating the assigned Nutrition activities in the field

Work collaboratively with the project manager and team to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness

Organize and monitor schedules for the Nutrition project activities and team duties and see that deadlines are met

Help in monitoring Nutrition project budget and help ensure resources are used efficiently

Collecting data, sorting, filing and sending out project files such as reports on field project activities and field needs for beneficiaries on a regular basis (weekly, monthly) to the Nutrition Project officer.

Coordinate travel needs, schedules and meetings in the field

Coordinate with the relevant local authorities and communities in the target area to conduct the identification, registration, and verifications of Nutrition beneficiaries

Help to prepare Nutrition project reports and data in coordination with Project Manager.

Requirements and Qualifications

University degree in Nutrition, or a related subject,

One - two years of experience in a similar field.

Good in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Technical background in SAM and MAM national guideline

Good analytical and planning skills with ability to interpret the situation.

Excellent communication and negotiating skills.

Good computer skills.

Team work skills.

Resilience and the ability to work under pressure, organizing prioritization and multi-tasking

skills:

Problem solving with ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to write reports and collect data.

Responsibility, cooperation and take initiatives.

Sensitive to gender issues and Gender Equity and Diversity (GED) principles.

Good understanding of complex emergencies

Flexible and creative

Desirable:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Flexible and able to work well under pressure

Capable of working collaborative with team members to achieve results

Relates and works well with people from different cultures, genders, religions and backgrounds

Deadline: 28/05/2024

Candidate must rename CV (First & Surname + Position)

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Nutrition Project Manager

Location: Hajjah and Al-Hudaydah governorates

Reporting to: Program/s Manager

Start date: ASAP

Contract duration: 9 Months

Contract type: Fixed term (full time)

About NFDHR:

Job Purpose:

Nutrition Project Manager is responsible for planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating the assigned tasks of Health and Nutrition Project. He/She will carry out all managerial responsibilities of overall project activities over the whole period of the project. "He/She will be roving between our offices in Hajjah, Hudayda and NFDHR HQ with frequent visits to the operation sites in the targeted districts. PM will be responsible of supervising all activities and ensure that the project is on the right track, achieving the planned targets and indicators and performing all the respective activities.

Main Tasks

Technical Support and Management:

· Project kick-off and presentation/sharing of project.

· Work on developing and reviewing the project strategy in partnership with the concerned government authorities, local governorate authorities, directorates and beneficiaries.

· Prepare and follow up the implementation of the projects plans (Work Plan, Risks Mitigation Plan, Recruitment Plan, Procurement Plan and Financial Plan)

· Ensure sound management for the project information and data inside NFDHR systems (Portal 365 365 and ERP)

· Setup and update (daily & weekly basis) project activities, indicators, tasks and documentations in NFDHR's systems (Portal 365 365 and ERP).

· Ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation and sets targets as included in the project description.

· Guarantee an efficient financial management for the project in compliance with NFDHR’ model and donor regulations.

· Deliver quality project activities reporting, including the findings in terms of impact/changes at the level of beneficiaries achieved through the project.

· Ensure that the project is utilizing standard protocols, policies and guidelines as prescribed by MoPHP

· Oversee the implementation of Nutrition Project in coordination with other Project staff.

· Ensure project implementation is according to the required standards/specifications and corresponding timetable of the project.

· Oversee the development of field staff trainings.

· Supervise the maintenance and archiving of reports, records, and technical documents

· Oversee Nutrition situational analyses, assessments, and studies in the areas targeted by the institution.

· Supervise, plan, organize, and monitor all livelihood activities carried out by the field coordinator.

· Supervise and submit periodic studies, reports, and evaluation around Nutrition Project.

· Prepare evidence-based H&N awareness IEC materials and get them approved by relevant authorities.

· Develop Nutrition Project under the supervision of Program Manager and donor organizations.

· Oversee project monitoring and evaluation, ensuring the achievement of project indicators and results at all stages of implementation

· Evaluate staff performance and make recommendations.

· Review and prepare a detailed activities plan

· Agree and establish clear reporting and communication lines

· Verification on the targeting of beneficiaries

Coordination and Representation:

· Coordinate and communicate along with the relevant, MoPH, government and local authorities within the project framework, ensuring their meaningful participation to respond to the local community’s needs.

· Represent NFDHR in several meetings and events related to the Nutrition sector such as the Nutrition cluster, prepare and present minutes from these meetings to the Program Manager.

· Perform any other related duties as required.

Administrative and Reporting Duties:

· Prepare and send media reports through NFDHR's Systems (Portal 365 & ERP) to the Media Officer on field project activities and field needs for beneficiaries on a regular basis (weekly, monthly).

· Prepare project's technical and progress reports and data in coordination with the M&E Officer through NFDHR's Systems (Portal 365 & ERP) and as requested by the Programs Manager.

· Review on monthly basis the project's financial reports through NFDHR's Systems (Portal 365 & ERP) and what have been shared by the Finance Manager with responding to the report’s recommendations to ensure the proper financial management for the project's fund

· Ensure sector SOPs and guidelines are properly applied and adhered to.

• Prepare weekly/monthly liquidity plan (forecasting plan)

• Based on the authority limits, approval of all purchases/contracting and budget line allocations through NFDHR's Systems (Portal 365 & ERP)

• Through NFDHR's Systems (Portal 365 & ERP), ensure for all purchases/contracting of goods/services/supplies the correct procurement guidelines are applied and properly documented (for the procedures applied by the municipalities), in close coordination with the admin-finance and logistics department.

• Through NFDHR's Systems (Portal 365 & ERP), verify the list of expenditures prior to finalizing the interim and final financial reports.

• Holds final responsibility for verification of all support documents’ completeness and correctness (Hardcopies and through NFDHR's Systems "Portal 365 & ERP")

The role of the Nutrition Project Manager is not limited to the specific duties mentioned above. It is subject to change with the evolution of the conflict and in accordance with NFDHR’s vision and mission. As such, the Nutrition Project Manager is required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances in relation to NFDHR’s Nutrition project and should remain adaptable to perform responsibilities that may not be mentioned above, as and when required.

Experiences, Qualifications and Abilities

· University degree in community or public health, medicine or a related subject.

At least 3 - 5 years’ experience working in Health, or Nutrition projects.
Experience with project management cycle, budgets, management, team management and sufficient knowledge for donor requirements such as UN Agencies, ECHO, DFID.
Strategic and Proactive Planning Skills
Financial Planning and Forecasting Skills
Proposals Writing and Reporting Skills (Narrative and Progress)
Previous experience in a humanitarian setting.
Permanently reside at the project locations/ sub-office during the project lifetime.
Excellent interpersonal, representative and communication skills (written, oral, cross - cultural), relates and works well with people from different cultures, genders, religions and backgrounds
Experience working with governments, UN bodies, INGOs and local NGOs.
Experience in donor relation.
Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work.
Ability to adapt, change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization.
Ability to work on computerized systems and applications, preferably (Enterprise Resources Planning Systems, Projects & Proposal Writing Systems)
Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within the team, location of programs, etc.)
Ability to conduct work in a professional and mature manner
Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a representative of NFDHR
Ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial manner

Commitment to the aims and principles of NFDHR.

English and Arabic language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)