Medair Nutrition Project Manager Jobs in South Sudan
Role Overview
The Nutrition Project Manager develops, leads, monitors and evaluates the assigned nutrition project(s). This involves effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, time frame and budget with a focus on nutrition system strengthening, training and coordination. Providing technical support, leadership and strategic direction, other important aspects of the role include managing and training nutrition staff to meet quality standards in nutrition delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders and managing and training nutrition staff, and, planning, and contributing to the development of new nutrition project proposals and reports.
Project Overview
In Leer, Medair operates up to 18 nutrition sites including stabilisation center where GAM breaches the emergency threshold, ensuring provision of all required elements of CMAM. The goal is to assist in reducing morbidity and mortality in vulnerable communities in Leer.
Key Activity Areas
Nutrition Project Management
Manage the assigned nutrition project(s) in order to meet the project objectives within budget and within the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns to line manager and country nutrition advisor
Provide strong leadership of the assigned nutrition project(s), working to ensure short, mid and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local nutrition authorities and local nutrition staff
Contribute to development and implementation of an appropriate and effective nutrition strategy including proactive, responsible exit planning in consultation with country nutrition advisor, Leer PC, Nutrition Managers, other nutrition staff and field managers
Set clear objectives and indicators for nutrition activities in collaboration with the country nutrition advisor, nutrition staff, field managers and with the local communities
Continuously monitor and supervise nutrition activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, and involving the nutrition team in analysis and taking appropriate action as needed to ensure continued progress
Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and other time frames and formats
Develop new proposals, linked to the assessed needs and gaps and the Medair country strategy, in conjunction with the country nutrition advisor and relevant field managers
Staff Management
Line-manage the Nutrition Manager(s) of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc. It may also be necessary to line manage other nutrition project staff
Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives and current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback Provide coaching and technical supervision to staff in order to develop ownership and full responsibility for nutrition activities
Financial Management
Manage the nutrition budget for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet the Medair standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance
Qualifications
Clinical degree (nurse or doctor), or Public Health degree.
Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
Experience
At least 3 years’ experience in managing programmes in international public health work, with at least 1 year in humanitarian emergency context.
Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of public health programmes
Computer literate with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and CHS Standards.
Good report and proposal writing skills. Good negotiation skills. Excellent communication skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Medair Nutrition Project Manager Jobs in South Sudan
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