Djibouti: Nutrition Project Manager
Country: Djibouti
Closing date: 22 Sep 2013
Organisation: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. / Johanniter International Assistance
Organisation Description: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programs and other projects in the medical and social field. The Headquarters is based in Berlin, Germany.
Johanniter International Assistance is the department for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide. (www.thejohanniter.org).
Project Description: Several years of drought and the rise in global food and fuel prices are the cause of a protracted humanitarian crisis in Djibouti. Small in size and bordered by Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, Djibouti is considered one of Africa’s most barren countries. It can only produce three percent of its national food requirement. Much of Djibouti is covered by desert and thorn savannah, which renders living conditions for nomads and their livestock very difficult. More than two thirds of the country’s 800,000 inhabitants live in the capital city; the remainder are mostly nomadic pastoralists. Pastoralism, however, has become precarious as the semi-arid country loses ground to desertification and diminishing rains. In recent years, extreme droughts have caused a massive loss of livestock for pastoralists. Due to this destruction of livelihoods and sources of income, there has been a large influx from rural dwellers, nomads and semi-nomads to already strained urban areas. The destruction of livelihoods and sources of income has led to extreme food insecurity and malnutrition among the population of Djibouti.
Johanniter International Assistance has been present in Djibouti since 1994, working in close collaboration with the Djiboutian Ministry of Health. Since 2003 the main focus of Johanniter’s activities has been on the fight against malnutrition, with the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs as most important donor. Currently a programme for community based supplementary feeding in the rural districts of Tadjourah and Dikhil is being implemented and supplementary and therapeutic feeding centres in the slums of Djibouti-ville are being supported.
Johanniter is furthermore preparing an ECHO consortium proposal to continue nutrition screening and supplementary feeding activities for malnourished children in the slums and rural areas. To strengthen the population’s drought resilience and to undertake preventative measures against malnutrition, it is also envisaged to initiate livelihood activities.
Job Description:
The nutrition project coordinator implements a nutrition programme in the rural districts and slums of Djibouti-ville, conducts assessments and writes proposals if required. He/she will collaborate closely with the Country Director and the other Johanniter staff in Djibouti and will also regularly exchange with the Public Health advisor at HQ.
The position is based in Djibouti-Ville, Dikhil and Tadjourah.
Supervisor: Head of Africa Desk, BerlinTechnical Supervisor: Country Director Working with: Team of international and national staff and local authorities in Djibouti.
Job Responsibilities:? implement a community based supplementary feeding project (including monitoring and evaluation, project administration, procurement and maintenance of nutritional supplies and equipment, as well as inventory & quality control) in line with national policies, beneficiaries’ needs as well as Johanniter and donor program objectives and international standards? data collection and data preparation: ensure the sound and effective collection and analyses of nutrition related data ? ensure proper and adequate resource management (budget, HR, equipment etc)? ensure that the program is sustainable and works within and be handed over to local partners or structures? provide timely and adequate documentation, reports and proposals to Country Director, donors and authorities? recruit and supervise nutrition staff in cooperation with Country Director and strengthen the capacity of nurses, health agents and community health workers in delivering nutrition services (including data collection, preparation, reporting, analyses) and nutrition education sessions ? liaise closely with health services in the field and ensure an integrated nutrition approach across sectors? recognise further needs and undertake assessments as necessary for new or follow-on projects and develop local strategies in close co-operation with Country Director and other Johanniter staff? prepare project proposals, interim and final reports (narrative and financial) for the submission to donors and HQ? ensure coordination of nutrition related services by regular meetings with partner NGOs/ INGOs and Government Departments? maintain regular communication with country office, project staff and HQ? compile regular reports, updates and articles for the public relations and fundraising department.
Person Specification
Profession/Qualification: The Nutrition Program Manager needs to hold a Degree in Nutrition and/or Public Health and be acquainted with nutrition and preferably also livelihood programs.
Experience: ? Working experience as project coordinator (including financial management and administration) in implementing humanitarian projects for international NGOs in developing contexts.? Minimum 3 years technical experience in Nutrition programming at the field level. ? Experience in implementing ECHO projects.? Experience in working with international and local partners, donors and nutrition authorities.? Experience in the humanitarian context of the Horn of Africa is considered as an asset; in particular community dynamics, drought cycles and security management in high risk areas.? Experience in implementing livelihood programmes is considered as an asset.
Skills:? Strong analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data.? Excellent reporting and computer skills.? Knowledge and good understanding of logistical procedures.? HR management skills and cultural sensitivity.? Fluency in French and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.? Proven ability to work independently, in isolation but also closely with the coordination team.? Proven ability to work with limited resources.? Prepared to travel extensively to program base locations.? Good knowledge of international standards and relief tools for an acute emergency (e.g. Sphere Standards).
Terms and Conditions:
Start Date: November/December 2013
Duration: 12 months contract (with possible extension)
Remuneration: Salary range according to the ARV-J regulations depending on qualification and experience + per diem
How to apply:
Contact Applications, including cover letter, CV of max. 6 pages, copies of job certificates, and reference contact details of three former supervisors or employers, should be sent to: staff@johanniter.de Please indicate “Djibouti Nutrition Project Manager” in the subject line of your e-mail.
Only complete applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
