Nutrition Educator Supervisor at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

The association leads in average 140 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 4 million people in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Caucasus and Europe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Educator Supervisor

Location: Maiduguri - with frequent travel in Borno State
Under the direct supervision of: Nutrition Officer

General Objectives
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Officer, the Social and Behavior Change Communication Supervisors will Undertake 2 roles:

• Organize and implement Hygiene and Community Education promotion among Food distribution and E-Cash Voucher beneficiaries
• Implement Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Promotion among Pregnant and lactating mothers in PUI’s Target Population in Maiduguri LGA of Bono state in Nigeria.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Activity Implementation:

• S/he will take overall lead in Hygiene and IYCF education at community level
• S/he is will supervise the organization of Project beneficiaries as well as Community Volunteers into groups and other Fora for dissemination of IYCF/Hygience messages dissemination.
• S/he will supervise the identification of eligible project beneficiaries.
• In liason with Nutrition officer, Plan for and conduct training for project beneficiaries and community’s volunteers.
• Maintain and build good relationships with local leaders authorities, partners and relevant actors in area where PUI is working.
• In Liaison with CMAM supervisor, s/he will be responsible for CMAM beneficiary defaulter tracing and other forms of beneficiary follow-ups.
• S/he will take lead role in organizing and supervising Community screening and referrals for malnourished beneficiaries.
• S/he will take lead role in continuous project sensitization and Mobilization at community level.
• Act as a liaison with the beneficiaries, local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activity.
• To Represent PUI at various IYCF/BCC related fora as may be required.
• In Liaison with other PUI staff, participate in strengthening the Organization’s community Feedback and complains systems.

Team Supervision:

• Participate in the recruitment of nutrition SBCC Officers and health promoters and any other position that could be recruited on his/her team. Recruit and train daily workers
• Organise and supervise the day-to-day schedule of the team to guarantee the smooth running of the project and participate to the weekly tasks drafting for the field work plans
• Make sure every members of the team clearly understand his/her task and has the necessary material to correctly fulfil his/her objectives
• Ensure the work schedules are respected in the field.
• Organise regular meeting with his team (briefing and debriefing) and ensure they have the necessary support they need
• He/she participates in the evaluation and to the definition of the training needs of his/her team
• Ensure the proper training and supervision of the daily workers who take part in the project
• Ensure the security rules in the field are respected, the safety of the field officers is guarantee and the regular communication with the security person is maintained.
• Analyze the humanitarian situation, taking protection problems into consideration/Do no Harm to the population
• Ensure representation of PUI at field level for the areas which s/he is responsible for.
• Report immediately any delay, problem or other relevant information to the Supervisor.

Monitoring And Reporting:

• Responsible for data collection and timely report compilation and submission
• Supervise and organise the data collection, data entry and data analysis at field level and compile reports on project trends for discussion with the supervisor.
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the PUI office, ensuring their availability to his/her Supervisor
• Participate and supervise any assessments for the projects or for new projects
• Propose action plan to ensure that beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation.
• Provide weekly internal situation reports.

Logistic & Administration:

• Contribute to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.
• Ensure the safety and good operating conditions of all PUI material of the field team
• Ensure the follow-up and the proper use of materials and tools used during on-site works.
• Manage the supply of materials to the work site in collaboration with logistics department.
• Analyze the security situation in the area and inform the Supervisor in case of security incidents, rumours or any security information.

Required Skills

• Diploma in a Health related discipline or NCE in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 month experience in Community level SBCC/IYCF education with demonstrated understanding of infant and Young Child Nutrition.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in Community Nutrition program.
• Previous experience with NGO is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the MOH systems and structure.
• Previous experience in food security related programs is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in team management/supervision.
• Previous experience in Humanitarian assessment, monitoring and evaluation is an asset
• Language skills: Fluent in English, and Local Dialects: Hausa and Kanuri
• Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Other Requirements:

• Excellent Field work skills.
• Commitment to the NGO values and principles.
• Excellent knowledge of Borno State, willing to travel locally.
• Teamwork and team management.
• Stress Management and flexibility.
• Strong Negotiator, Diplomatic and with problem solving skills.
• Capacity to mobilize community.
• Rigor and organization.
• Honesty.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents below to: [email protected]