BSFP Nutrition Field Supervisor (4)

Terms of Reference    

Department : Programs.
Location: (1) in Aflah Al-Yaman, (1) in Mustaba, (1) in Khayran Al-Muharraq, (1) in Qafl Shamer - Hajjah.
Reporting to : BSFP Nutrition Governorate Coordinator /Nutition Officer /Project Manager.

Organization & Background:

A humanitarian, independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization that works across Yemen. The organization provides direct assistance for conflict-affected populations, IDPs, host communities and vulnerable groups in the conflict areas. The organization, in partnership with international agencies, takes action during crisis situations in order to alleviate the sufferings of the most vulnerable groups. The organization promotes durable solutions for conflict-affected populations and helps to restore services, education, economic, wellbeing and health.

Job Purpose: 

The BSFP Nutrition Field Supervisor is responsible for the oversight, development and management of all the organization programmers as well as Human Resources, finance, logistics, administration, security, representation and advocacy in the designated field area. S/he will work under the supervision of the Project Manager / Program Manager. In fulfilling his/her responsibilities, s/he will work with other senior managers to ensure that the programs are carried out in line. S/He is responsible to carry out field work to mobilize communities, monitor activities and provide support to project management and other team members for the effective and efficient implementation of the project’s activities. He/she will also be responsible for monitoring of project staff performance on the field level as well as reporting of activities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all project activities are implemented based on the program standers/objectives.
• Work closely with the organization district supervisors, M&E Assistant and Warehouse Storekeepers to ensure smooth implementation of BSFP component, timely registration of project beneficiaries and issuance of proper project identification documents.
• Ensure the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) activities are implemented successfully.
• Regular technical support to CHVs in implementation and reporting of CMAM activities in all the targeted health facilities and food distribution points.
• Ensure all project activities are conducted in a timely fashion to meet project objectives without any delay.
• ensure that all monthly distribution reports submit on timely.
• Monitor the quality of the program by conducting regular supervisory visits, on-the-job trainings, use of Quality Improvement Verification Checklists, and mentoring of project staff (CHVs and WHS, Storekeepers and guarders).
• Responsible for the operational planning of activities for the overall implementation of programmer activities in the respective Field Office.
• Facilitate in implementing the nutrition status improvement activities at the district and subdistrict levels.
• Prepare distribution plans, request distribution dispatches and follow up proper storage at FDC level until the distribution.
• Take the responsibility to ensure delivering nutrition commodities to the targeted FDPs in time by regular following up the supplier (WFP).
• Participate in the coordination with GHO, DHO, and Obtaining the necessary permits.
• Coordinate with governmental health office (GHO), district health offices (DHOs), and local council to implement the project activities.
• Supervise the distribution of supplementary food to children under 2 years and Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) as per the CMAM guidelines.
• Coordinate with the organization MEAL department at central or field level to conduct monitoring visits to the program sites to ensure the implementation of the activities with the National partners on time and to achieve quality results.
• Regular reports to project manager and donor at the field level.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Safeguarding:

• Read, understand, and adhere to the organization’s Safeguarding Policy, sign the organization’s Code of Conduct, and strive to promote a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, and abuse in all working environments.
• Report any concerns about the well-being of a child or vulnerable person and report any concerns about the behaviour of the organization’s representative in relation to safeguarding.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Food Science and Technology, Development Studies, Sociology or any other related field.
• At least 2 Years of experience in a similar or related position.
• Very good written and oral communication skills, in English and Arab, including ability to prepare quality reports, formulate positions on sensitive issues and defend them before the authorities.
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Excellent Computer knowledge – Microsoft office programs and relevant nutrition database.
• Ability to multi-task, handle pressure well, flexibility, adaptability to transition and take decisions.
• Proven ability in conflict resolution.
• Excellent coordination, reporting and presentation skills.
• Initiative and ability to follow up on issues.
• Excellent skills in monitoring implementation of program activities.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to field sites.