GOAL JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

General Description of Programme
The overall aim of the GOAL Niger country program is to improve the health and nutritional status of the most vulnerable populations of Zinder Region by tackling their endemic problems of acute malnutrition, improving food security and increasing sustainable access to safe drinking water.

In the Zinder region, GOAL has operated 12 Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) sites, set up under the 2005 emergency response program, to treat cases of moderate acute malnutrition. GOAL’s Nutrition strategy for 2007 is to continue to serve beneficiaries in these catchment areas, but also to fully transition these supplementary feeding services into Ministry of Health-run local health centers.  In addition to the integration of SFPs, GOAL is also planning to incorporate the provision of Out-patient Therapeutic Programs (OTP) for the treatment of severe uncomplicated malnutrition at these sites.

Role
The nutritionist post is seen as a training position where the nutritionist can gain experience of working in a aid environment. 
It is envisaged that the nutritionist will work closely with the nutrition coordinator gaining the practical skills and experience needed to tackle more demanding roles.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Nutrition Co-ordinator with the provision of technical input to all aspects of the GOAL Niger nutrition programme.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the SFP/ OTP programme

- Carry out regular field visits to monitor the work of the nutrition teams at all 12 sites
- Attend regular team meetings
- Review data collection and weekly reporting by site staff
- Provide technical support and guidance to site staff
- Ensure MN protocols are being adhered to on-site
- Track supplies such as medication and food product.

• Assist with the day-to-day management of UNICEF and WFP relationships.
• Collaborate with the Logistics team and Finance in planning and supporting programme activities.
• Build the capacity of the SFP team through ongoing training activities.
• Attend Nutrition-related coordination meetings with partner NGOs and MoH staff.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Co-ordinator to facilitate integration of MN activities into CSI’s.
• Input into the running of Public Health Nutrition Education (PHNE) sessions and activities to promote Child growth monitoring at GOAL sites
• Provide input into donor proposals, budgets and reports for the nutrition programme, as required.
• Be actively involved in programme monitoring and evaluation with an emphasis on implementation, impact and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in project planning activities and in the development of the GOAL Niger nutrition strategy.
• Facilitate information sharing with the Livelihoods and Water & Sanitation team to ensure an integrated Country programme.

Requirements:

• B. Sc./ M.Sc. or equivalent in Nutrition or related degree
  
• Relevant practical experience in community-based health/nutrition programmes.
  
• Team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational team.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel to, live in and work in sometimes difficult conditions.
  
• Outgoing personality.

Skills and experience needed:

• Strong management skills and proven experience in managing teams
  
• Ability to design and deliver training activities in the nutrition sector
  
• Able to work well with local authorities and communities
  
• Awareness of community-based approaches to improving nutrition and food security
  
• Experience with mentoring and building the capacity of local staff
  
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to plan projects, timetable activities, and monitor budgets
  
• Good communication, human resource management skills and logistic skills.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available.  GOAL reserves the right to change this document.  This is an unaccompanied position.  Interviews will be held in Dublin or London.  Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending interview.