Job Description
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. The Ethiopia country office is looking The Senior Program Officer – Child Health and Nutrition
About you,
You will have at a minimum, a Masters degree from a recognized university in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Community Health or Nursing/Midwifery and Training in epidemiology and research methodologies preferred. At least 10 years’ experience working in maternal health, Midwifery, Public health and/or related field in Ethiopia or the Sub Saharan Africa. At least 5 years of experience in supervising Child survival programs. At least 5 years of experience in donor funded program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation. Experience with micronutrient supplementation programs for pregnant mothers desirable. Experience in Budget/ grant management and tracking. Experience in advocacy and external relation management
About the role
In this role
.In line with NI’s strategic Plan the Child Health and Nutrition Senior Program Officer’s role is to be the technical lead for Child survival program (Vitamin A supplementation, VAS and Zinc/ORS interventions) in Ethiopia and to coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of integrated regional programs for SNNP Region of Ethiopia. He/she shall also improve the quality and coverage of integrated Nutrition and health program by supporting the Federal Ministry of Health and regional health Bureaus. Reporting to the Deputy country director, the regional coordinator / SPO will be responsible for project development, implementation and management of all integrated projects, monitoring and reporting, knowledge management, research and evaluation. S/h will manage all the external relation and supervise all the TAs in the regional bureaus. Working closely with the NI expertise in Ethiopia, RO and HQ S/H will be the technical lead for the Child survival Project. S/H will ensure overall project management and oversee the technical aspect of the project for smooth running.
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Ethiopia. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.