Nutrition Assistant-Merka-1 position

AYUUB NGO has responded to Somalia’s worst humanitarian crisis for over 30 years amidst civil unrest, hunger, disease, drought and floods that have ravaged the horn of African country as a national leader in humanitarian programming in WASH, Livelihoods support, CCCM, health, nutrition, education, child protection and child rights governance.

Our long operational history and broad geographical coverage of Banadir region, South West State, Hirshabelle, and Jubaland states have afforded us tremendous working relationships with key stakeholders, including the national government, local authorities, donors, international and local NGOs, and more so, the trust and acceptance of the communities we serve.

Our Vision is a world where every person attains the right to a dignified life, protection, development, and participation. Our Mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats vulnerable communities and to achieve immediate and sustainable change effects in the lives of persons adversely affected by emergencies in Somalia. We are committed to these values and are looking for healthcare professionals who share our passion.

With dedication and love as its founder -Mama Maana Haajow, AYUUB NGO employees are expected to deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity, and hope to families affected by emergencies in Somalia. If you're a team player, solutions-driven, and passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of our people for a better future.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the nutrition projects are implemented according to national IMAM guidelines, and program objectives
• Prepare and manage project work plan to ensure that all activities and nutrition teams are well supported.
• Maintain an adequate supply of Nutrition supplies and medicines by coordinating with WFP to ensure nutrition supplies are delivered in a timely manner and distributed through SCOPE.
• Identify staff capacity gaps and source for appropriate facilitators to train and mentors staff for performance
• Conduct regular support supervisory visits to projects to ensure the quality of nutrition activities and support identification and documentation of quality success stories
• Participate in rapid assessments to provide an overview of the situation on the ground in order to estimate the immediate needs of the population within the area of ​​operations and select the most appropriate intervention strategy
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using AYUUB and donor formats, as required; including the cluster weekly updates and monthly reports
• Maintain effective working relationships with MoH Nutrition department, AYUUB Health & Nutrition team, and other IPs
• Participate in Nutrition cluster meetings at the state level.
• Check the coherence between the stock report and the attendance of MCHN / TSFP and BSFP beneficiaries.

Others:

• Comply with all relevant AYUUB policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding policy, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.
• Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.

• Advanced degree in public health, nutrition, medicine, nursing, or other related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the same position.
• Health professional with public health, Nursing, and nutrition experience background (experience in implementation of community-based health care and management of acute malnutrition).

Standard of Professional Conduct: AYUUB NGO workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the AYUUB Code of Conduct and also commit to adhere to the AYUUB PSEA policy.

How to Apply:  PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION BELOW

1. Applicants should send the application letter, CV, and relevant certificates as ONE PDF document.
2. The subject of the email should read AYUUB JOBS/ Nutrition Assistant/Marka /2024
3. all applications should be addressed to [email protected]
4. All applications should be received on or before 23:59 22nd May 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will contacted.

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.