The CMAM Assistant is responsible for implementation of all CMAM related activities including TSFP, IYCF-E at local level using participatory and community based or outreach approaches. S/he is also expected to provide technical support Woreda Health extension Workers and other staff working in the area of under-five nutrition. S/he is also responsible for collecting child Health Data including growth monitoring and sharing for appropriate health expert for case identification based on the biometric information.

The Individual:

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

    Qualifications/Experience Essential:

• Diploma or Level IV in clinical Nursing, Midwifery and Human nutrition from a recognized nurse-training institute.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Previous NGO experience is an Asset.

Qualifications/ experience desirable:

• Profound experience in Maternal and Child Health service provision government health system.
• Experience and/or strong professional links with work in this field in other countries
• Specialist expertise in either Inclusion or Social and gender norm change
• Knowledge of full CMAM and IYCF-E will be an added advantage.

Knowledge

Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures

Knowledge of international standards notably SPHERE and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct

Knowledge of the area and region where the post is located

Good understanding of emerging international humanitarian issues and aid effectiveness

Knowledge of child rights and gender programming

Good knowledge of field level realities of humanitarian NGOs work

Good understanding of the external operating environment including government policies, strategies, guidelines and operating procedures in managing under 5 nutrition program in the country

Skills:

• Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate this using print, electronic, and presentation media.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a variety of tasks with accuracy.
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Team-playing skills
• Facilitation skills
• Proficient in computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize own work and work independently

Behaviour:

Promotes high performance

Initiative and innovative

Communicates effectively

Belief in the potential of all children and people to succeed

Supportive and ethical

Excellent  team player, facilitator and practitioner of leading by example

Assertive and clear minded while communicating and giving direction

Positive thinker and forward looking

Child friendly, respectful and fully committed to enforcing child right conventions and laws

Languages required

• English language is an official communication at any time.
• The local language is an advantage criterion.