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Position Overview:

The Senior Nutrition Officer will report to Senior Nutrition Advisor and will play a pivotal role in the set up and supervise the nutrition sites and activities. Ensure all nutrition activities and sites are functioning and have good-quality programming. This position requires expertise in nutrition, and coordination with various stakeholders. The Senior Nutrition Officer will ensure the effective delivery of nutrition interventions, adherence to standards, and achievement of Nutrition program objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and support to field staff and partners on nutrition-related matters, including assessment, planning, and implementation.
• Oversee the implementation of the IMAM and MIYCN services and community components of IMAM at the assigned HFs following national protocols.
• Monitor Nutrition program progress, analyze data, and prepare reports to track key performance indicators and ensure program effectiveness.
• Ensure that the TSFP FLA is updated for all projects and coordinate closely with WFP for the on time TSFP food supply.
• Ensure the on-time SAM supply for all health facilities.
• Collect, analyze, and submit the TSFP monthly reports to WFP and enter the MAM/SAM monthly data in the National Nutrition database.
• Provide daily oversight and supervision of all activities at the assigned HFs using nutrition monitoring check lists.
•  Conduct capacity-building activities (IMAM, MIYCN, CBNP), workshops, and trainings for nutrition staff and partners to enhance their knowledge and skills in nutrition programming.
• Assist with supervision and on-the-job training of nutrition staff and community workers involved in the nutrition program.
• Act as the health & nutrition focal point for nutrition field staff.
• Review validate and submit weekly and monthly nutrition reports.
• Ensure that all health facilities are well equipped and have enough nutrition equipment and nutritional commodities.
• Coordination with UNICEF, WFP, WHO and other stake holders for the nutrition program.
• Any other task given by the supervisor.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of nutrition concepts, including maternal and child nutrition, food security, and nutrition interventions.
• Good Capacity building experience in nutrition sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education: 

• Medical Doctor, graduated from a recognized medical university or graduated from Public Health.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in nutrition programming, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.

Languages Skills:

Fluency in spoken and written English, Dari, and Pashtu is a requirement.

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Nutrition Senior Officer CARE-AF-0935 Kabul) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)