Job Description

Title: Deputy Program Manager (Nutritionist)

Company Name: Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ MS in Nutrition and Food Science/MPH with BSc in Nutrition and Food Science from any reputed University.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED) a National NGO working in Cox`s Bazar district is inviting applications from suitable candidates for its Programme title `Integrated Nutrition Interventions for Malnutrition Treatment and Prevention in FDMN`S Camps & Host communities in Cox`s Bazar`. The Programme is jointly supported or funded by UNICEF & WFP. This position will be onboarded after securing the grant in 2024. SHED is looking for qualified candidates for the post of:
∎ Deputy Program Manager (Nutritionist)
∎ Department- Health and Nutrition
∎ No of Position(s): 01 (One) [Anticipated in 2024]
∎ Job Context:
∎ Responsible for leading community-based nutrition activities including screening and referral of wasting cases, follow-up home visits, closely working with the Lead mother in rolling out MtMSG activity, coordination and liaison at camp level, supportive supervision and reporting and conflict management at camp level. This position will also support in Integrated Nutrition Facility that includes Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP), Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme (BSFP), IYCF, ECCD and CMAMI and other nutrition-sensitive activities as and when needed and deputize Nutrition Supervisor.
∎ Report to: Programme Manager (Nutritionist)
∎ Technically Supervised By: Nutrition Expert
∎ Supervise to: Nutritionist Supervisor-Nutritionist & who will be assigned by your site.
∎ Job purpose: Reporting to the Program Manager- Nutrition, The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for the performance of integrated nutrition facilities of INI program in Cox`s Bazar Refugee camps. He/she will oversight the implementation of CMAM/CMAMI/OTP/TSFP/BSFP/IYCF-E and outreach components of the program as well as ensuring a strict adherence to donor compliances and standard protocol. The Deputy Program Manager will work closely with the Program Manager, and nutrition staff at the program office level. S/he will also take part in the development of nutrition project proposals and budget. S/he will also attend nutrition coordination meetings at the field, govt., donor, and other stakeholder at ground in relation to the program need.
∎ Liaises with: The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for implementation on ground, capacity building, supervision, monitoring, and follow-up of the nutrition project in the FDMN camps, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, managing center level staff, the INF and their maintenance, the equipment`s, the stocks and supplies, the hygiene, the beneficiaries and their caregivers, the application of standard protocols and SoPs.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Job Descriptions / Responsibilities:
∎ Under the direct guidance of Program Manager (Nutritionist) and technically guidance by Nutrition Expert (Nutritionist) the Deputy Programme Manager will be responsible for-
∎ Objective # 1: Act as Activity Manager to lead the implementation of the nutrition program in the FDMAN camps in Cox's Bazar district.
∎ Support to Program Manager in developing project proposals as per program and organizational needs.
∎ Support to Program Manager in preparing the detailed implementation plan and budget of the project in line with the donor's requirements and SHED's programming principles.
∎ Manage INF staff members and provide tactical guidance to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the project.
∎ Ensure that the implementation process/strategies and relevant policies/procedures are properly followed during project implementation.
∎ Ensure all necessary CiC approvals for the project with the support of SHED management.
∎ Review progress, constraints, challenges, scopes, and opportunities and initiate necessary steps for effective. implementation of nutrition project.
∎ Initiate necessary administrative, logistic, and other support in a timely manner to maintain an equable operation of the project.
∎ Ensure that engagement with local government and other stakeholders is maintained.
∎ Ensure adequate and appropriate communication and coordination with all other projects under the dignified work of SHED operating in that area.
∎ Work closely with backbone partner, and other partners of the nutrition sector working in project location.
∎ Monitor field implementation to identify gaps and ensure the quality of implementation.
∎ Support in developing a contingency plan to implement the project in an emergency or any outbreaks.
∎ Objective # 2: Ensure the standard quality of nutrition program, performance management of staff and create conducive positive work culture within the team at INF level.
∎ Ensure that the team members have a clear understanding of the nutrition project, i.e., objective, outcomes, outputs, activities, implementation methodologies, etc.
∎ Make sure that the team members are following their job description and can fulfill required tasks timely and efficiently.
∎ Make sure proper attendance and presence of nutrition centre staff and respecting of working hours.
∎ Build the competencies of the INF team in line with the project objectives.
∎ Identify staff's capacity improvement areas and take steps to address those in an appropriate way.
∎ Ensure quality of services provided through nutrition programs, for example, the outreach activities and facility-based activities e.g., CMAM, CMAM-I, GMP, Cooking demonstration, Mukhe Bhaat Ceremony, and Micronutrient supplementation.
∎ Take initiatives to ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the integrated nutrition facility (INF) in the camps.
∎ Support the team in the proper planning and implementation of different campaigns (MUAC mass screening, VAS, and deworming campaign etc.)
∎ Supervise the implementation of standard treatment protocols in the nutrition centre.
∎ Create/nurture the environment that respects and promotes gender equity, diversity, and inclusion.
∎ Nurture positive and supportive attitudes among project staff.
∎ Supervise staff's performance and provide constructive feedback for development.
∎ Ensure that the performance management system of SHED is implemented at the INF level.
∎ Monitor vacancies on ground and initiate manpower requisition as per requirement.
∎ Report timely any problem related to the quality of the nutrition program to the hierarchy.
∎ Objective # 3: Make sure adequate and proper supplies and utilization of food, non-food items and medications in nutrition center.
∎ Timely prepare and place procurement requests following procurement plan to Program Manager.
∎ Act as supply focal and monitor supply chain of food and NFIs regularly for timely forecast and initiate necessary administrative, logistic, and other support in a timely manner to maintain an equable operation of the project.
∎ Ensure the requested order for food and non- food items and medications prepared by nutrition center supervisors are adequate according to the need of the program (OTP, TSFP, BSFP, Cooking demo, Mukhe Bhat Ceremony, and Micronutrient distribution).
∎ Ensure the proper utilization and use of food and non-food items according to the standard protocols in the nutrition program.
∎ Ensure the proper stock management at camp level for food, nonfood and medications are in place.
∎ Make sure that the beneficiaries are receiving and consuming the ration according to the standard protocols.
∎ Report timely any problem related to the supply chain and utilization of food, nonfood, and medications in the nutrition program to the hierarchy.
∎ Objective # 4: Knowledge Management, Program development, and Reporting
∎ Work in collaboration with MEAL and documentation team to ensure that team members are well oriented and practicing M&E plan, learning and development procedure, and their roles in knowledge management.
∎ Work in collaboration with MEAL and documentation team to ensure that adequate resources and systems are in place to capture and document best practices and lessons learned by the implementing project.
∎ Ensure that project learning including achievement and bottlenecks are shared with internal stakeholders upon management and donor review.
∎ Review monitoring findings of the project regular basis and initiate necessary actions for the improvement of program in consultation with SHED management and donor agencies.
∎ Prepare project reports, factsheets, and newsletter (quarterly/six-monthly/annual/final narrative reports and other reports) as per need of the project/donor/organization requirement and disseminate to the audience as appropriate.
∎ Objective # 5: Ensure the good Coordination, communication, and collaboration with all the partners at the camp.
∎ Establish good working relationship with all the nutrition sector partners (MoH, ACF, CONCERN, CARE, SCI, SARPV, GK, and RI) on ground and the official authorities CIC.
∎ Timely communication of program-related progress with them.
∎ Make sure that a close follow-up and feedback system is in place for the referral cases (nutrition center, SC, OPD, IPD).
∎ Make sure proper communication, and collaboration with other programs (mental health, WASH, child protection, Education, food security) at the camp level.
∎ Attend and represent SHED during coordination meetings at camp level and Upazila NGO coordination meetings.
∎ Keep updated the hierarchy about the brief minutes of the meeting that take place at the camp and Upazila level.
∎ Objective # 6: Ensure organizational policies and donor compliances are in place.
∎ Be aware of, understand and comply with all of SHED's policies and procedures (Child Protection, fraud, code of conduct, PSEA etc.).
∎ Orient staff and volunteers on SHED's policies and procedures (Child Protection, fraud, code of conduct, PSEA etc.).
∎ Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints, Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed.
∎ Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CFRM, safeguarding and expected staff behavior is disseminated among programme participants and communities.
∎ Work in a manner that always protects confidentiality.
∎ Note: Besides the above-mentioned job activities, you must do any other job assign by your supervisor & the organization as and when required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 35 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Minimum 03 years practical experience in NGO/INGO at same or similar positions.
∎ 02 (two) years' experience must be in Rohingya Response
∎ Technical knowledge on Community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programming
∎ Have good knowledge on Rohingya refugee programs.
∎ Demonstrated ability to think and manage strategically, plan and meet deadlines.
∎ Demonstrated leadership, administrative and supervisory role to lead a large field team.
∎ Fluency in English, both written and verbal as well as Bangla.
∎ Proficient knowledge of standard computer software is desirable.
∎ Age Limit:
∎ Maximum 35 Years (on 11/12/2023), but for highly potential candidate (s) age can be flexible.
∎ Skills: ESSENTIAL
∎ Situation analyzer practical experienced in Team building.
∎ Basic knowledge on HR Policy, Finance Policy, Procurement Policy, Gender & PESA Policy etc.
∎ Good relationship with all staffs, local government, Organization, Doners & other agencies.
∎ Leadership, Team Management, Reporting, Collaboration with Staffs & Local Govt etc.
∎ Having flexibility, Perseverance, Patient & Dutiful
∎ Making any report in timely (Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Half Yearly & Yearly) which is applicable & submit to Donor's agencies.
∎ Giving different support to respected supervisor, subordinate staff & colleagues.
∎ PREFERRED
∎ Experience in closely working with camp level is advantageous.
∎ Previous experience working in CMAM is an asset.
∎ Knowledge of local dialects (Cox's Bazar region/ Rohingya dialect is an asset.)
∎ Ability and willingness to travel to camps and stay at the field if required.
∎ Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to sites.
∎ For extra ordinary/promising candidates, experience can be flexible.
∎ At anywhere in Ukhiya (Camp area).

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Office laptop, Vehicle, Group Insurance, Mobil Bill, Internet Bill & so on as per Organization/project provision

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 11 Dec 2023

Company Information:
∎ 5 Dec 2023
∎ Society for Health Extension and Development (SHED)
∎ Address : PC-180, Kayuk Khali Para, Fishery Road, Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Business : SHED - the Society for Health Extension and Development is a renown organization of Bangladesh especially in Cox`s Bazar District was established as the successor to the ICDDR,B Teknaf Station following the closer of the former in September, 1989. The organization has flourished and stepped into one of the reputed Non-Government National Organizations in Bangladesh and engaged in transforming the lives of the community people towards positive changes in selected areas of the country. Currently SHED has been implementing fifteen more projects with Department of Women Affairs DWA of GoB, UN-WFP, UNICEF, HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL, Action Against Hunger, Solidarites International, CARE Bangladesh, USAID, Aroynak Foundation, GIZ in different upazilas of Chittagong and Cox`s Bazar District.

Category: NGO/Development

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