Project Officer – Dollow, Somalia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – VA 03/2023

Position Title

Project Officer  (Re-Advertisement)

Number of positions

1

Reporting to

Field Coordinator

Duty Station

Dollow

Contract Duration

12 Months

Organisational background:

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 50 countries, our 8,300 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.

1. Job Summary

The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of health and nutrition, FSL and WASH services in the assigned District. S/He will mainly be responsible for the daily implementation of the screening, OTP, consultation, outreach EPI, health education, WASH/sanitation, safe motherhood and child health as well implement delegated FSL Project activities according to the Plan of action.

The project  officer purpose, engagement, and delivery are:

Purpose

The position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to health extension workers and health workers in health facilities. She/he will be responsible for the daily implementation of health and Nutrition services package as per the standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated health & Nutrition modality and ensure that Projects target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better way to assist, Promote and share ideas for technical improvement and liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders.

Engagement

•      Representing integrated health, Nutrition, WASH and FSL issues at the district level through the engagement of DMO and local authorities.

•      Identifying partners and other agencies in the area (gap analysis of who is doing what where), Introduce the program to the local authorities, community representatives, beneficiaries, and partners.

•      Developing a framework for communication with local representatives (regular meetings, identification of key local actors, and collaboration with them) to facilitate harmonious and productive relations.

•       Participate in regular coordination meetings at field level with the MoH staff.

•       Organize regular meetings with other sectors within AAH and other agencies in the area and plan for joint activities.

Delivery

• Establishment of quality assurance system for Universal Access to integrated health, Nutrition and WASH.
• Enhancing quality services for mobile health through the establishment of referral of critical cases to repective treatment centers.
• Mapping of draught displaced beneficiaries and report to the supervisor
• Train Health and Nutrition team on the IMAM guidelines
• Delivery of the integrated health Nutrition, WASH and FSL programme initiatives.\

Essential job duties:

Objective 1: Ensure high quality Nutrition and  health intervention implemented in Action Against Hunger target locations:

Activities:

·         Ensure delivery of an integrated Health and Nutrition  prevention activities for Under 5 Children as well for Pregnant lactating Women.

·         Coordinate monthly integrated mobile health and Nutrition outreaches, with inbuilt screening, identification, and referral of cases.

·         Coordinate awareness raising, before and during integrated Health and Nutrition service delivery to mobilize the communities for services.

·         Ensure continuous provision of health and Nutrition  supplies required to conduct health and Nutrition services are available at all times.

·         Ensure integration of WASH and FSL initiatives in the targeted beneficeries.

·         Maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of the project activities.

·         Collaborate with the district to identify and roll out a communication strategy for the Health program including the printing and distribution of IEC materials focusing on health and Nutrition  information.

·         Using the existing CHWs and Health workers support the district to conduct health promotion outreach Camps and sensitization activities to promote uptake of health and Nutrition services using messages approved by the Ministry of Health (MoH).

·         Coordinate with the community committees to facilitate the quarterly convergence point’s meetings at the district  level.

·         Plan and coordinate trainings for structures; Peer educators and leaders on Health and Nutrition and support the respective meetings.

·         Participate in the development of program work plans and reviewing them on a monthly basis with the Managers.

·         Assist in the preparation of the donor reports and project reports.

·         Ensure that all activities are implemented according to the work plan and that targets are met.

·         Liaises and creates strong linkages and partnerships with other agencies, state, and national  stakeholders implementing Health and Nutrition  prevention and control services in the targeted area.

Objective 2: Reporting

Activities:

·         Submit reports regularly as required, information to the Managers on program related activities

·         Submit weekly, monthly and Quarterly activity reports to Managers.

·         Maintain proper records for all correspondences of the program.

·         Responsible for sharing minutes for all relevant official meetings held in the field.

Objective 3: Representation & Coordination

Activities:

• Represent Action Against Hunger in coordination meetings, workshops, working groups, task force meetings.

Represent Action Against Hunger Program in the District Health Management Team, to ensure all program activities are carried out with their collaboration.

1. Supervisory Responsibilities

None

1. Fiscal Responsibility

None

1. Physical demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions.
• Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.
• Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international official matters. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and outside weather conditions, as well as infectious diseases

1. Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse

• Foster an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access to information.
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
• Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
• Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
• Value and respect all cultures.