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Nutrition Program Manager
Maiduguri
• Nigeria
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Mercy CorpsProfession (Mid-level)
Industry (Food, nutrition, Mid-level)
Seniority (Food, nutrition)
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Description
Bachelor’s degree required. A master’s degree (M.A., M.S., M.Sc., or equivalent) in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field is preferred. Relevant technical certifications are an asset.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience providing technical support in a relevant field, including:
Proposal development, including writing and technical analysis.
Demonstrated strong theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of expertise.
Responsibilities
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
Contribute to and support in carrying out the situational analysis for the nutrition sectors to ensure timely and current data are available for the designing, development and management of nutrition and food security projects.
Identify opportunities for program and proposal development in line with the MC's and donor guidelines
Participate in proposal writing and budget development processes for nutrition programs.
PROGRAM QUALITY AND IMPLEMENTATION
Contribute to program quality through active participation in coordination meetings, sharing lessons learned, and contributing to new business development efforts.
Ensure quality and timely field-level implementation of nutrition program activities in line with approved objectives, targets, and work plans.
Lead the MCN nutrition team in developing project-specific strategies, tools, systems, and implementation plans.
LEADERSHIP FOR CASH & VOUCHER ASSISTANCE FOR NUTRITION TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
Provide technical support and guidance to the Sector partners on CVA for nutrition programming.
Provide technical support in the development of a CVA for the nutrition operational guideline for NE Nigeria.
Keep the sector informed of developments in CVA for nutrition programming, both globally and locally.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND SUPERVISION
Ensure the capacity building of the nutrition team and partner staff through on-the-job training, technical guidance, and coaching sessions while ensuring staff performance evaluation plans are developed.
Ensure appropriate support through regular field visits and provide targeted technical feedback
Develop capacity building plans and strategies and identify relevant training opportunities for MC staff to advance knowledge and skills in nutrition.
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