Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Nutrition Officer will monitor and support implementation of nutrition activities. S/he will manage and train field-level nutrition staff, perform on-going monitoring and support supervision, program planning, liaising with local government and Non-Governmental Organization partners, and staff capacity building. To coordinate the implementation of Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding practices (IYCF) and other nutrition program activities in various project locations.

• Work closely with the Health & Nutrition Program Coordinator and Nutrition Program Manager to achieve program objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
• Assist the Health & Nutrition Program Coordinator and Nutrition Program Manager to prepare project teams weekly and monthly work plan.
• Ensure that the nutrition projects are implemented according to national CMAM guidelines, and program objectives.
• Work closely with the Social and Behavior Change Communication Officer and other project team help in the identification and recruitment of community mobilizes and/or project volunteers (mother group leaders) and monitor and provide support to community level activities such as mother group.
• Provides technical support and training where required to all team members, outreach team including health workers and community volunteers,
• Ensure home follow up of all absentees, defaulters, deaths and children “at risk” is carried out by to the relevant outreach worker and post visit feedback is given to the nutrition workers.
• Conduct regular support supervisory visits to projects to ensure quality of nutrition projects and support identification and documentation of quality success stories.
• Manages the stock levels of nutrition supplies and all other materials and alert the logistics in a timely manner as more materials are required and ensure that nutrition supplies are delivered in a timely manner.
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using Muslim Aid and donor formats, as required; including the cluster updates and monthly reports
• Follow up with Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator, Nutrition Program Manager, Health and Nutrition Officer, Nutrition Assistants and Measurers to ensure that the CMAM database is accurately updated.
• Ensure that the activities implemented in close collaboration with the MOH.
• Performs any other related tasks as required by the line manager.
• Muslim Aid can transfer staff from one location to the others depending on the need of the program

• Bsc degree in Nutrition Public Health or other health related science field is required
• Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience under nutrition prevention including CMAM. Prior working experience with an INGO on similar position will be an asset
• Experience in Community Based management of acute malnutrition and infant and young child feeding, preferably with INGOs

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent community mobilization skills
• Ability to work individually and within a team with limited supervision.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building Training facilitation
• Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transition.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Good Computer knowledge – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Language requirements:  Arabic and Fluency in English is essential
• Ability to travel in country.

Why you should apply:

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Health and Nutrition officer  to monitor and support implementation of nutrition activities

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

• If interested, please submit  motivation letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates of your application when applying on Sudanjob
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contact for interviews

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.