Nutrition Supervisor

Action Against Hunger, an International NGO operating in Lebanon since 2006, is looking for a Nutrition Supervisor, based in Zahle. Action Against Hunger offers a competitive salary package, a respectful and motivating working environment, trainings and promotion opportunities and is committed to core humanitarian values. Please visit our website for more information on the organisation. Action Against Hunger is commited to the principles of non-discrimination and diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people.  Action Against Hunger never asks applicants to pay anything during the recruitment process. It is entirely free. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES To ensure the proper implementation of the nutrition sensitive activities in all required components of FSL (Cash Based Intervention, Agronomy…) according to Action Against Hunger procedures, standards and policies. DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS Objective 1 : Set up and follow up of the nutrition activities Responsible for the activities planning, follow-up and adaptation according to the identified needs *** participate in the definition of the activities tools *** Ensure the initial and on-going trainings of staff in charge of the activities of the relevant components under her/his responsibility *** Analyse and interpret the collected data for better tailoring of future activities *** Participate in the set-up of new nutrition activities in the FSL department Objective 2 : Program Management Ensure that the nutrition program consumable commodities and resources are well managed *** Assist in a timely manner, in the procurement and supply of essential commodities and needs for the nutrition activities (orders, transportation, storage…) as per Action Against Hunger procedures and according to the base timetable *** Assist in the identification of gaps in program management and trainings to be met *** Elaborate the monthly financial forecast of the nutrition activities *** Elaborate the monthly planning of the activities depending on the needs of the project and contextual conditions Objective 3 : Team Management Organize the team meeting, ensure the day to day team management (attendance, leaves, work planning, supervision, coaching...) and identify possible training needs *** Participate in the recruitment of staff according to Action Against Hunger procedures and policies *** Participate in the regular appraisals according to Action Against Hunger procedures and guidelines and will define professional objectives Objective 4 : Needs Analysis and Adapting approaches to cultural context In collaboration with the field officers and the MEAL department, s/he will assess on a regular basis IYCF and other care practices among the vulnerable communities in the areas of intervention *** In collaboration with the FSL Program Manager and Nutrition Advisor, the Nutrition Supervisor will work on the identification of the good practices and the ones that need improvement among the Syrian community and adapt the program tools accordingly *** Work on the improvement of the nutrition sensitive applications in the field through identification of new linkages between FSL and nutrition and/or improvement of the already existing ones. Objective 5 : Reporting and coordination and Support to Action Against Hunger objectives Produce weekly and monthly reports, liaising with the various FSL Deputy Program Manager as needed *** Participate to external reports and donor reports when needed *** Liaise with local authorities and local health system in order to ensure the ongoing and eventual development of the activities *** Participate in external coordination (when needed) at the base level (including Health and Nutrition Sub working Group in Bekaa and others…) *** Assist in the maintenance of regular liaison, collaboration and coordination with other actors at the field level. S/he will support in the maintenance and functioning of a proper coordination and referral system with MoPH and organizations working in the area (referral mechanism…) *** Assist in the constant M&E program components *** Due to the emergency context, the Nutrition Supervisor can be requested to participate to any other activities Objective 6 : Security Respect the rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocol *** Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security-related information or non-compliance with the security plan REQUIRED SKILLS, COMPETENCES AND ABILITIES BSc in Nutrition, public health or related field. Masters is a plus. Nutrition background (IYCF, behavior change, nutrition security) 2 years and more in nutrition interventions including nutrition sensitive interventions (FSL, WASH…). Basic knowledge of the humanitarian sector required. Knowledge/experience with Action Against Hunger a plus Fluent in English and Arabic IT Skills : Microsoft word, excel, PPt, SPSS (would be an asset) Required competences : Motivation, Team work, Efficient communication, Organization and planning, Problem solving, Adaptability and flexibility, Working towards objectives, Inspirational leadership