Deputy Nutrition Coordinator International Medical Corps
International Medical Corps is a global, nonprofit, humanitarian aid organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering by providing emergency medical services, as well as healthcare training and development programs, to those affected by disaster, disease or conflict
Section/Unit:
Nutrition
Supervisor:
Nutrition Coordinator
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Omdurman, Khartoum State
Closing Date:
09 Nov 2025
Background:
The primary function of the Deputy Nutrition Coordinator includes supporting the nutrition team in the assessment, planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and management of technical interventions.
The Deputy Nutrition Coordinator will be in charge of the prioritization and coordination of the start-up and management of technical interventions and contribute to the development of concept papers and proposals for interventions in close cooperation with the nutrition coordinator. In addition, the Deputy Nutrition Coordinator will support with the training of local staff and stakeholders in nutrition related topics. DNC will be the focal person for Khartoum nutrition program and participates in all coordination meetings and other forums, responsible for submitting reports. Under guidance of the Nutrition Coordinator, the Deputy Nutrition Coordinator will support and guide the nutrition team and providing technical support and capacity building of the team to successfully plan, implement and monitor International Medical Corps nutrition program activities in Khartoum State of Sudan program.
The Deputy Nutrition Coordinator must have the ability to organize and support all aspects of the nutrition program including liaising with the Ministry of Health at sub-national level, nutrition cluster, and other nutrition actors in the field. He or she must be able to provide technical backstopping and conducting nutrition training, reviewing program reports, surveys and monitoring and evaluation reports. The Deputy Nutrition Coordinator will ensure the nutrition programs in Khartoum, Sudan, are implemented in line with the Ministry’s guidelines and international humanitarian standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
Duties and responsibilities:
Program Implementation and Development:
Collaborate with the Nutrition Coordinator to achieve program objectives and smooth implementation of the program.
Ensure that IMC implementation of the CMAM and IYCF activities conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines.
Support with the coordination and follow-up on nutrition programs implementation to review progress towards objectives through organizing regular review meetings, update and experience sharing meeting among staffs.
Compile and submit reports:
In collaboration with the nutrition team, identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for nutrition and nutrition-related projects and support with the development of concept note or proposals and ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector
Support with the implementation of nutritional assessments and surveys in existing and in potential new areas, following the nationally approved survey protocol for program expansion and feed assessments results into proposals if needed.
Support with the development of a referral mechanism and communication strategies and train nutrition staff (IMC, MOH, CHVs) in case detection and referrals between health facilities adapted to the local context.
Support the nutrition supervisors to ensure proper functioning of reporting systems data flow mechanisms for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results. And conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of nutrition activities and identify areas of concern. Submit workable solutions for identified challenges
Demonstrate understanding of multi-sectoral approach to malnutrition and provide support to nutrition project beneficiaries to ensure they are linked with other sector interventions and provide guidance to staff on the integration of a nutrition component into other sectors as appropriate such as food security, Health, WASH and disaster prevention and preparedness
Capacity Building:
Assess the training needs of nutrition staff; develop a training program to meet these needs; conduct nutrition training for project nutrition staff and MOH counterparts implementing nutrition programs, focusing on all aspects of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF
Support with the development/adaptation of nutrition education training manuals and facilitator’s guide based on existing national nutrition protocols and curricula including training follow-up
Representation:
Actively participate and represent International Medical Corps in nutrition sector coordination forums at state and locality level, discussions and activities, serve as an International Medical Corps nutrition resource person, and display technical and organizational leadership in sectoral activities.
Create and maintain smooth relations and open collaboration with local government and local stakeholders and serve as the nutrition resource person
Program Finance, Logistics and Administration:
Support with the implementation of planned activities according to the work plan adhering to the budget according to IMC standards and oversee program spending per budgets and pipelines
Support and motivate program/logistics/administrative/finance staff in their work, by ensuring appropriate training, coaching and supervision by technical leads
Assist in staff recruitment and training, conduct performance monitoring in collaboration with HR and Nutrition Coordinator, ensure that standards and protocols are adhered.
Coordinate very closely with logistics in order to ensure that there is no break in nutrition program supplies.
Organize and follow-up on all other procurements needed for the projects
Time Sheet Management: staff is responsible to fill his/her time sheet on daily basis and ensure the submission of the time sheet before the end of the month to process the monthly salary.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Training, education and experience:
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in nutrition and 3+ years relevant work experience (minimum 2 years in emergency response setting)
Proven experience managing emergency nutrition programs including CMAM, IYCF, SBC
Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops
Good knowledge on budgets, logistics and Human Resources management
Experience in writing project reports; knowledge on developing project proposals
Fluent in written and spoken English and local language/ Arabic
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government staff on proper implementation of CMAM, IYCF, SBC and other nutrition activities.
Knowledge in designing and implementing appropriate and effective holistic nutrition programs include ensuring that the nutrition program is integrated with food security, health and WASH programming where appropriate.
Ability to read, analyses and interpret data and familiarity with nutrition surveys (Coverage, SMART and KAP surveys).
Ability to work effectively with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.
Strong communication skills, able to effectively present information clearly and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, counterparts and government staff .
Strong supervisory and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming
Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, and other computer applications
Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility and willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
Ability and willingness to travel to field sites and nutrition facilities
If you are interested and meeting needed minimum requirements highlighted in the advertisement JD details, please submit your applications, C.V, qualifications & experience certificates, national card, birth certificate, Through Sudan job website, before November 9 th, 2025.