Officer, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) at Plan International

Employment Nigeria 28-Oct-2017 BORNO , NGO

Plan International a child-centered human development organization advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan is recruiting to fill the position below:

POSITION : Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Officer

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and overall coordination in area of designing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of IYCF project.
The IYCF officer will Lead the IYCF program planning and provide strategic direction to the implementation of IYCF through CG, individual and mass education strategies. Ensure internal and external reporting and documentation requirements are on-time and accurate
Assess staff capacities and coordinate initial or ongoing trainings based on need and program goals, play a lead role in the orientation and training of new technical program staff, Models leadership to all staff and intentionally develops the leadership potential of the Care Group Promoters and Prepare a monthly report using the information provided by Care Group Promoters.
Collect CG Promoter reports on a monthly basis, review the reports and assure the information presented is reasonable and complete.
Prepare a monthly report using the information provided by CG Promoters.
Maintain a filing system in the project office so copies of CG Promoter Reports are easily accessible.
Responsible to supervise each Care Group Promoter
Will ensure that the families of malnourished children receive appropriate counseling, education concerning the IYCF and caring practices through Care Group.
Responsible to liaison with the appropriate people in a timely and professional manner to ensure the financial, logistical and procurement issues required to implement project activities.
Lead the implementation of IYCF-E program at LGA and field level
Ensure observance and respect the dignity of beneficiaries, care givers and members of the community at all times.
Coordinates with project partners, project staff, the SMoH, LGA PHCDA and other stakeholders regarding upcoming activities and needs at the community and State/LGA levels.
Responsible for the performance and professional development of the CG Promoters who report to him/her.
Review Flipchart Lesson Plans with CG Promoters every two weeks and assure they understand the information well and can teach back the information in a participatory manner.
Will backstop the OTP nurse when necessary

Qualifications

Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Nursing and other related Natural Sciences and at least one (1) year experience in IYCF especially in CG model programming.
Knowledge of CMAM and IYCF will be an added advantage.
Excellent report-writing skills.
Knowledge of English and Hausa/ Kanuri is a MUST
Female candidates are preferred for this position.

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Officer, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) at Plan International

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