Categories: Vacancies, October 2026

SBCC Officer

Location: Kumbi and Kolo oda Woredas of East Harerge, Oromia Region

Deadline: December 4, 2024

Job Description

Background:

About Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO):

Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO) is a reputable NGO dedicated to humanitarian and development work, providing crucial services in sectors such as Health, WASH, Nutrition, Protection, and Emergency Response to vulnerable communities in Ethiopia. FIDO implements both rapid response emergency interventions and long-term development projects, with an emphasis on accountability, impact, and sustainability. FIDO is currently seeking a skilled SBCC Officer.

Position Summary:

SBCC Officer support the care takers and PHCUs in counselling and home to home visit for TFP and SFP beneficiaries for successful outcome. He/she will support heath facilities (Health Centers and Health Posts) in the treatment of acute malnutrition among nutrition priority groups, mainly Children U5 and referral linkage services in accordance with the national protocol. He/she will support and assist the care takers to adhere to instructions, hygiene sanitation and infant and young children feeding at facilities and door to door for SAM and MAM caretakers.
The position is expected to support health facilities and support for mothers at the Therapeutic Feeding Programs in OTP and SC sites (TFP units) and Responsible for identifying the barriers and cultural taboos that hiders child feeding, identify minimum resources for IYCF implementation with other routine reports and share to the immediate supervisor.
Responsible to support Districts and PHCU in collaboration with Nutrition team in planning and conducting nutrition screening activities, Ensuring existence of functional referral pathways and linkages between communities and HF and vice versa on TFP/SFP beneficiaries.
Support and assist Woreda Health Offices and PHCUs in the piloting of Family MUAC approach.
Implement and provide technical support for TFP on (IDPs), and mobilization of community, and nutritional screening for both host & IDPs
Conduct regular supportive supervision and provide technical support on stabilization Center and Outpatient Therapeutic Program sites every week.
Ensure linkage of OTP/SC discharges, to distribution of protection and TSF ration (If applicable), in order to prevent further deterioration.
Integrate the TFP activities with IYCF Activities, including health facilities with due emphasis on enhancing the availability and integration of IYCF counselling services.
Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Look up table, report format, tally sheet, Plump nut and drug stock control balance form).

Organization: Fayyaa Integrated Development Organization (FIDO)

Location: Kumbi and Kolo oda Woredas of East Harerge, Oromia Region

Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: Project/Zonal Coordinator

About You

Job requirements

Required Professional Experience
Minimum three years working experience with NGOs in CMAM program.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
BSc degree in Public Health/ Clinical Nursing/Nutrition and related health field of study preferred from accredited universities or health colleges
Certificates on:
Acute malnutrition 2019 revised guideline training
Revised 2019 IMAM guideline, and IYCF-E training
Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS)
Trained on Family MUAC approach and TSFP/MAM

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
Demonstrated skills in IYCF-E with CMAM program planning, implementation and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Good human relation skills.
Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
Strong adherence to organization values.
Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity and integrity.
Prepared to live and work in a remote and uncertain security environment
Fluent in oral and written English and local language.
Knowledge of local Language (Afan Oromo) is advantageous.

Key Competencies:

Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to work under pressure, adapt to evolving priorities, and maintain a positive outlook in challenging environments.
Attention to Detail: Precision in data management, analysis, and reporting, ensuring data quality and reliability.
Accountability and Integrity: Commitment to FIDO’s values and principles, ensuring accountability and ethical standards in all activities.

Required Skills

Effective communication and sociability
Communication
Training and Development

How to Apply

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit their application, including:

A cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
A detailed CV, including contact information for at least three professional references.
Copies of relevant certifications and academic qualifications.

Please send your complete application package to this link: https://forms.gle/LikS8rLmaHNfrQrw9 . Dead line December 4, 2024.

FIDO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, or religious background.

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