It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
Nutrition / Health Consultant
ECOSEC Department
This position is on a consultancy basis for the period of 4 months starting immediately.
The ICRC Somalia Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above mentioned position.
Job Profile:
The Nutrition/Health Field Officer forms part of the team working under the supervision of the EcoSec Coordinator in collaboration with the Health Coordinator.
The incumbent will be responsible to provide advice, as well as to support the Delegation’s strategies on diverse issues related to the implementation and monitoring of nutrition/health projects in Somalia.
These duties require an in-depth knowledge of the implementation of community based nutrition and health programs as well as the social, political and economic context of Somalia.
Responsibilities:
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He/she will be based in Somalia and work within
the frame of the economic security department approach and of the wider
delegation strategy for Somalia, in close collaboration with the nutrition
delegate; regular reporting visit to the Delegation in Nairobi;
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He/she will work in close collaboration with the
general ICRC Field Officers based in the different regions of Somalia as well
as with the staff of the Somali Red Crescent;
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He/she will contribute with collection and
analysis of data gathered in the field;
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He/she will assist the nutrition and PHC
delegates and will report upon the act. assigned by the Departments;
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He/she will contribute to the assessment,
implementation and monitoring of the nutrition/health-programs;
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He/she will contribute to the Delegation internal
reporting.
Minimum requirements:
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Full nurse diploma with a sound knowledge of CMAM
and maternal/child health care programs;
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At least 3 years of work experience in a similar
field or in nutrition/health related programs implemented in Somalia; former
experience with humanitarian organisations required
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Relevant professional experience in designing,
implementing and monitoring CMAM and MCH/PHC programs;
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Significant knowledge of nutrition and public
health assessment methodologies, including analysis and reporting
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Excellent presentation and communication skills;
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Excellent computer skills;
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Excellent knowledge of English and Somali
language.
Other requirements:
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Good organizational and analytical skills;
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Good interpersonal, reporting and writing skills;
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Ability to work independently and in a team;
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Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively
in Somalia and to spend long periods in the field.
Interested persons with the required background and experience are
invited to submit their application to the Head of EcoSec Department of Somalia
Delegation on the below address before 19th August 2011.
Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
International Committee of the Red Cross
Somalia Delegation
Denis Pritt Road
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi
00200 – Kenya
E-mail address: somalia.sok@icrc.org
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
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Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
International Committee of the Red Cross
Somalia Delegation
Denis Pritt Road
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi
00200 – Kenya
E-mail address: somalia.sok@icrc.org
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification