CMAM assistance

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The Opportunity:

The CMAM Assistant is responsible for implementation of all CMAM related activities including TSFP, IYCF-E at local level using participatory and community based or outreach approaches. S/he is also expected to provide technical support Woreda Health extension Workers and other staff working in the area of under-five nutrition. S/he is also responsible for collecting child Health Data including growth monitoring and sharing for appropriate health expert for case identification based on the biometric information.

The Individual:

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/Experience Essential:

• Diploma or Level IV in clinical Nursing, Midwifery and Human nutrition from a recognized nurse-training institute.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Previous NGO experience is an Asset.

  Qualifications/ experience desirable:

  • Profound experience in Maternal and Child Health service provision government health system.
  • Experience and/or strong professional links with work in this field in other countries
  • Specialist expertise in either Inclusion or Social and gender norm change
  • Knowledge of full CMAM and IYCF-E will be an added advantage.

    Knowledge

    • Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures
    • Knowledge of international standards notably SPHERE and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct
    • Knowledge of the area and region where the post is located
    • Good understanding of emerging international humanitarian issues and aid effectiveness
    • Knowledge of child rights and gender programming
    • Good knowledge of field level realities of humanitarian NGOs work
    • Good understanding of the external operating environment including government policies, strategies, guidelines and operating procedures in managing under 5 nutrition program in the country

      Skills:

      • Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate this using print, electronic, and presentation media.
      • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a variety of tasks with accuracy.
      • Problem solving skills
      • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
      • Team-playing skills
      • Facilitation skills
      • Proficient in computer skills
      • Good interpersonal skills
      • Ability to organize own work and work independently

        Behaviour:

        • Promotes high performance
        • Initiative and innovative
        • Communicates effectively
        • Belief in the potential of all children and people to succeed
        • Supportive and ethical
        • Excellent team player, facilitator and practitioner of leading by example
        • Assertive and clear minded while communicating and giving direction
        • Positive thinker and forward looking
        • Child friendly, respectful and fully committed to enforcing child right conventions and laws

          Languages required

          • English language is an official communication at any time.
          • The local language is an advantage criterion.

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            Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

            • Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.