15-1037: Nutrition Program Manager BACKGROUND International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position of Nutrition Program Manager in South Sudan. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. JOB SUMMARY The overall responsibility of the Nutrition Program Manager is to supervise the implementation of International Medical Corps nutrition program including Social Behavior Change/MCG and CMAM initiatives in the field. Guided by the Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Program Manager will ensure timely execution of nutrition program activities based on assessed and verified needs. He/She will also supervise a nutrition team of national staff and community volunteers and provide support in their capacity needs assessment and strengthening. The nutritionist will contribute in developing and implementing nutrition information system to monitor the progress and incorporate lessons within the nutrition program. He/She will help organize regular review meetings to assess progress, issues and undertake steps for further improvement at field level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Skills & Requirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty with satisfactory results. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. I.) Education and/or Experience ? Bachelor?s degree in nutrition or public health nutrition or SBC with nutrition focus and 3 + years of relevant work experience (minimum 2 years in developing country) or relevant social and 3+ years of relevant nutrition-focused work experience. ? Solid SBC and CMAM experience and care group experience preferred II.) Skills and abilities a. Working in chronic underdeveloped settings where both acute malnutrition and stunting are significant issues of public health concern b. Knowledgeable about latest development best practices relating to nutrition such IYCF-E, ECD, acute malnutrition and CMAM and latest DSBC techniques and tools. c. Possess proven analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills d. Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively e. Ability to work in hardship conditions and in conflict-prone areas; ability to be flexible f. Excellent oral and written communication; good computer skills, strong writing skills (in English) g. Satisfactory organizational skills. h. Excellent verbal and written skills in English are required i. Flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations. j. Satisfactory decision making skills. Other Relevant Information (if applicable): PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee will be frequently required to walk, occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment in the field site office involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment in the field involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress requiring a range of safety and other precautions e.g. under threat of physical attack or mob conditions, or similar situations in which conditions cannot be controlled ?Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.? How to apply: To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page [url]http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx[/url] , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.