Nutrition Officer - Beirut

Key responsibilities  

Accountability and Complexity 

The job holder will work independently while maintaining open communication with other team members 

A high level of discretion, transparency, and attention to detail is required 

The job holder needs to have strong organizational and data collection skills 

The job holder makes informed decisions within the scope of the role, consulting with the Nutrition Coordinator when needed 

Support and Counselling 

Provide one-on-one counseling to pregnant, breastfeeding mothers and caregivers in collective shelters, PHCCs and host communities 

Regularly monitor the RIMS account to review and accept cases referred by the IYCF national hotline or other organizations 

Conduct regular follow-up visits or phone calls with assisted women, particularly mothers of infants under 6 months to promote exclusive breastfeeding 

Facilitate awareness sessions in shelters and communities on IYCF 

Join the community health team during outreach activities to ensure proper dissemination of key messages on IYCF 

Collaborate with the PHC’s Gynecologists, midwives and the community health volunteers to identify pregnant and breastfeeding women in need of support 

Nutritional Support 

Distribute nutrition supplies (Multiple Micronutrient Powders, HEB, SQ-LNS, LNS-PLW and complementary feeding kits) in collective shelters and PHCCs in accordance with the nutrition sector guidelines 

Supervise and manage the stock of nutrition supplies 

Support the Ministry of Public Health in formula milk distribution 

Capacity building 

Build the capacity of PHCC staff and program team on nutrition topics as needed 

Reporting 

Report on daily activities using relevant databases including RI’s IYCF database, nutrition supplies database, SRA database etc. 

Collect and report means of verification (MOVs) related to distribution activities 

Respond to any emerging reporting requirements from the nutrition and SRH sectors 

Provide regular updates to the Nutrition Coordinator on progress, challenges, and successes 

Behavior and conduct  

Ensures that behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies  

Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 

Reports any concerns 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

RI Values

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

Integrity

Adaptability

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Sustainability