Nutrition officer
To apply the position, click this link: Nutritionist Job Details | icrc Nutritionist What we do The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations. Purpose Under the supervision of the Nutrition Delegate, the Nutritionist contributes to the overall integration, implementation and management of the Economic Security (EcoSec)) nutrition activities in the area of responsibility (AoR), Kismayo. The incumbent implements the supplementation programme targeting Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) for children under the age of five years and Pregnant and Lactating Women, including preventive activities at community level (Family MUAC-MIYCN). The Nutritionist also analyses the nutrition and food security situation, undertakes and integrates nutrition in needs assessments and planned EcoSec interventions, building the capacities on nutrition-sensitive approaches of the concerned staff. This is a national/resident position based in Kismayo, Somalia. Accountabilities & functional responsibilities Certifications / Education required Bachelor`s Degree in; Professional experience required • At least 5 years’ experience in management of IMAM or any other similar field of activity• Project management experience Desired profile and skills • Ability to design and implement SMART Nutrition Survey• Strong facilitation, presentation and report writing skills.• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills• Proficiency especially in MS Office suite• Excellent knowledge of political, social, economic, and cultural aspects in Somalia Language Additional information This is a national/resident position based in Kismayo.Closing date 25th November 202








