International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. 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. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The overall responsibility of the Nutritionist (SBC) is to supervise the implementation of IMC’s nutrition program including Social Behaviour Change/MCG and CMAM initiatives in the field. Guided by the Nutrition Program Manager, the Nutritionist 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. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES •Develop and manage the Mother Care Group (MCG) and SBC components as it relates to the realities in South Sudan •Train national staff, community health workers and leader mothers to implement the MCG program •Ensure efficiency and results-oriented performance in the MCG component of the program •Develop and implement a capacity building plan on the MCG component, infant and young child feeding, and SBC for local project staff and Ministry of Health (MOH) staff •Liaise with the MOH officials and staff to build their capacity in the MCG approach to ensure sustainability. •Document all processes and outputs of capacity building, coordination and management of activities to ensure experiences and lessons are well documented for future reference •Coordinate with management of acute malnutrition program for referrals between components. •Work with nutrition team on developing and conducting surveys and evaluations as needed. This could include knowledge, attitudes and practices, SMART and other surveys. •Prepare an M&E plan for the MCG component and provide weekly and monthly progress updates to the Nutrition Program Manager. S/he will also submit quarterly, mid-term and final technical reports as may be required by the project documents and in a timely manner. 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 •Master’s degree in nutrition or MPH public health nutrition or SBC with nutrition focus and 5 + years of relevant work experience (minimum 3 years in developing country) or Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or relevant social and 7+ years of relevant nutrition-focused work experience (minimum 5 years in developing country). •Solid SBC 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 as the latest WHO changes relating to child growth standards, acute malnutrition and CMAM and latest SBC 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 (English required) g)Satisfactory organizational skills. h)Flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations. i)Satisfactory decision making skills. 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 LANGUAGES • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language. • Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and rebel leaders and other related regional players CONDITIONS • Accommodation and transportation provided by International Medical Corps • Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by International Medical Corps • Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process APPLICATION PROCEDURE To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at [url]http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx[/url] And complete the online employment application form.