Job Summary:
The District Project Officer in liaison with the District health Office (DHO) will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) activities for children 6-23 months in all participating health facilities and respective catchments in his/ her district in support to the Catholic Relief Servicesโ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable and ensuring quality of implementation and strengthening of government supplementary feeding program structures.
The District Project Officer, working in liaison with the District Health Office (DHO), shall facilitate the technical quality implementation of the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) in the district. S/He will facilitate the TSFP bi-weekly/monthly implementation of the TSFP and outreach activities working in direct collaboration with the district structures on Integrated Management and prevention of wasting (IMPOW). S/He will be expected to provide consistent and high-quality technical support in relation to the implementation of the TSFP for children 6-23 months. Together with the DHO, S/He will facilitate the strengthening of the community mobilization and outreach component of the program.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Support the district coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.ย Data Managementย Ensuring quality district data integrity, security, and compliance with government, organizational and donor requirements. Maintainย district project dashboards and databasesย for real time monitoring using tools likeย Power BI, Tableau, or DHIS2.Visualize data throughย interactive dashboards and charts. Facilitate implementation of digital data collection systemsย (e.g. mobile apps, online forms). Monitor and report on any district challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.ย Support district accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.ย Collect information on district government staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of TSFP implementing structures and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.ย Coordinate and oversee working relationships with available project stakeholders and serve as the liaison between stakeholders to mobilize local actors and promote project activities, impact and sustainability. Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.ย Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of activities and prepare regular movement plan to TSFP distribution points. Monitor implementation of the TSFP program quality Facilitate training and work closely with Health staff at Health facilities, Health centers, and the district level. Organize bi-weekly and monthly overview and reports of TSFP. Ensure children discharged from NRU are transferred to TSFP to continue their treatment. Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants in TSFP. Ensuring availability of TSFP tools at participating health facilities. In liaison with the District nutritionist, facilitate quality reports from Health facilities, cross-checking for completeness and accuracy. In liaison with the District Nutritionist, facilitate the screening of children for further referrals. Participate in capacity-building training, in health education sessions, and ENA/BCC application Facilitate follow-up of absentees/defaulters and keep a current record of both children and TSFP staff.Required Languages -
Englishย Chichewaย TumbukaยTravel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 25 %.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with district and community members Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and monitoring. Proficiency in data collection and data management. Well organized and detail oriented. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment working both individually and, in a team, to meet production deadlines and handle competing priorities. Understanding of the spoken language in the implementing district.ย
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition or other related fields Minimum of 6 months of work experience in TSFP.ย Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement Experience in SFP for children 6-59 months Experience of Integrated Management and Prevention of Wasting. Knowledge of nutrition digital plat forms. Knowledge, training, and experience in the management of MAM. Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred. Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).ย
Supervisory Responsibilities; Noneย
ย Key Working Relationships:
Internal - Head of Health and Nutrition Unit, MEAL lead, Grants accountantย
External MoH district teamย
Basic Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition or other related fields Minimum of 6 months of work experience in TSFP.ย Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement Experience in SFP for children 6-59 months Experience of Integrated Management and Prevention of Wasting. Knowledge of nutrition digital plat forms. Knowledge, training, and experience in the management of MAM. Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred. Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Personal Accountability โ Consistently takes responsibility for oneโs own actions.ย Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.ย Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others โ Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn โ Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.Agency Leadership Competencies:
Lead Change โ Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation. Develops and Recognizes Others โ Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. Strategic Mindset โ Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.What we offer
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.ย Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.ย CRSยด work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.ย Catholic Relief Servicesย works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. ย Catholic Relief Servicesโย relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.ย We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.ย The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRSยด Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer:ย This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.ย
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidateโs ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.ย ย All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.