Nutrition Coordinator
Save the Children(SC) is an international organization with 27 member organizations across the globe.
It is united by a common
mission and brand but, to some extent, has until now been working independently
from country to country and within countries.
This will result in one
organisation at the national level in each country and a unified programme delivery
structure for all Save the Children International Members.
Job Purpose:
The Nutrition Coordinator
will have the stated purpose of leading the nutrition team for South
Somalia.
The Nutrition Coordinator
will be responsible for the effective design, implementation and coordination
of activities associated with the Save the Children Somalia /Somaliland
nutrition interventions in South Somalia.
S/He is responsible for
leading the design of the interventions, developing work plans; coordinating with
partners in peer programs locally & regionally; stimulating &
identifying innovative ideas amongst the team that will meet the project goals;
establish best practices; produce reports; attend regular management meetings
both inhouse and cluster level; coordinating with other SCiSOM technical leads
and relevant Humanitarian actors; and managing the local team as applicable
(direct implementation / implementation through local partners).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Design and
Management: Lead the design and work plan development of the identified
interventions.
Lead the charge in
brainstorming innovative new ideas and stimulating such thinking amongst the SS
nutrition team.
Generate quality monthly
and quarterly reports on progress and analysis of program results and
accomplishments.
Coordination of Nutrition Activities: Monitor, guide and support the work of the Field Managers and other members of the Nutrition team for quality programming.
For additional information on the job description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit:www.somaliangoconsortium.org
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
Applications should be forwarded to: vacancies@scsom.org.
Application Closing Date:
Will be Wednesday 11th July 2012.
However, the closing date
may be earlier than this date due to the urgency in filling the position.
