Nutrition Officer X 2

About Trócaire 

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:  

•          Promote Access to Justice;  

•          Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;  

•          Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;  

•          Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and  

•          Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice. 

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at www.trocaire.org

The Opportunity

You will be part of a program team that focuses on treating severe malnutrition, supporting child and maternal health through therapeutic feeding, and integrating resilience-building initiatives like Income Generating Activities (IGAs) to combat food insecurity.

Trócaire has been working in Gedo, implementing humanitarian programmes across different themes for the last 32 years. Currently Trócaire implements Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Resilience and Education Programme activities and at times works with local organisations working in Gedo as partners.

Trócaire’s work in Somalia is delivered in partnership with stakeholders and local organisations to tackle the root causes of poverty, and injustice, supporting people to use their power to create positive and lasting change.

Trócaire received funding from Irish Aid under the five-year Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership (2023-2027) funding scheme. Trócaire’s programme will contribute to a Better World by implementing interlinked Long-Term Development, Chronic Humanitarian Crises and Acute Humanitarian Crises response interventions. Trócaire's Strategic Plan – Local Power Global Justice (2021-2025) forms the core framework that underpins the intervention. Trócaire’s work in Somalia will be delivered in partnership with stakeholders and local organisations to tackle the root causes of poverty, injustice and violence, supporting people to use their power to create positive and lasting change. The programme is recruiting a Nutriton Officer, the role of the Nutrition Officer provides technical leadership, guidance and training as well as providing hands on support to Ministry of Health, District Health Board and community groups to enhance their capacity and skills in the rollout of High Impact Nutrition interventions.   The Nutrition Officer has responsibility for ensuring high quality services at static facilities (stabilisation centres) and for outreach activities.

The role will report to: Reporting to Nutrition Coordinator this position is a fixed term for One year contract and is Gedo Somalia.

KKey Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive analyses of market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and improvement within our organization.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and product development, to design and implement innovative strategies that enhance our market presence.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans that outline objectives, timelines, and resources required, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout the process.
• Utilize data-driven insights to guide decision-making and measure the success of initiatives, adjusting strategies as necessary to optimize performance.
• Prepare and present insightful reports to senior management, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and potential impact on the business.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies that can benefit our operations.

Project design and implementation.     

·       Support the design and delivery of high-quality standards of programming and contribute to effective program quality in all nutrition related multifaceted grants.

·     Take responsibility for inpatient service delivery at Trocaire supported nutrition stabilization centres (SCs) across Gedo.

·       Oversee and coordinate the implementation of IYCF activities at the health facilities and through Mother-to-Mother Support Groups in targeted community.

·       Provide technical support to DHB/MoH staff through structured Trainings, OJT/mentorship     on delivery of High Impact Nutrition intervention components at health facilities.

·       Work closely with the District Health Board Nurses, Nutrition Officers, Health Officers, BCC supervisors, IYCF focal persons and Hospital matron and ensure the development and implementation of monthly work plans for the district.

·       Work closely with the resilience team and ensure linkages between the nutrition program and the resilience and WASH programs are applied where feasible.

·       While working with the hospital matron and the DHB, support the rural health facilities to establish referral systems and create referral links for access to the nearest in-patient facility and other services beneficial to the beneficiaries not provided by the rural health facilities.

·       Play an active role in the operationalization of community mobilization activities; facilitate recruitment, training, and supervision of Community Health/Nutrition Workers.

·       Actively provide technical support to teams conducting outreaches across Gedo districts where Trocaire is offering integrated health and nutrition services.

·       Project design and implementation.      

·       Support the design and delivery of high-quality standards of programming and contribute to effective program quality in all nutrition related multifaceted grants.

·       Take responsibility for inpatient service delivery at Trocaire supported nutrition stabilization centres (SCs) across Gedo.

·       Oversee and coordinate the implementation of IYCF activities at the health facilities and through Mother-to-Mother Support Groups in targeted community.

·       Provide technical support to DHB/MoH staff through structured Trainings, OJT/mentorship     on delivery of High Impact Nutrition intervention components at health facilities.

·       Work closely with the District Health Board Nurses, Nutrition Officers, Health Officers, BCC supervisors, IYCF focal persons and Hospital matron and ensure the development and implementation of monthly work plans for the district.

·       Work closely with the resilience team and ensure linkages between the nutrition program and the resilience and WASH programs are applied where feasible.

·       While working with the hospital matron and the DHB, support the rural health facilities to establish referral systems and create referral links for access to the nearest in-patient facility and other services beneficial to the beneficiaries not provided by the rural health facilities.

·       Play an active role in the operationalization of community mobilization activities; facilitate recruitment, training, and supervision of Community Health/Nutrition Workers.

·       Actively provide technical support to teams conducting outreaches across Gedo districts where Trocaire is offering integrated health and nutrition services.

Programme Quality

·       Support the Nutrition coordinator in documentation of the programme implementation process to generate lesson learning as well as case studies.

·       Participate in the implementation of nutrition surveillance and the coordination of KAP and coverage surveys to assesses the Nutrition situation of the target population.

·       Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E.

·       Work closely with the Coordinator and MEAL team in monitoring the nutrition situation in Trocaire areas of work.

·       Writing of monthly reports such as consolidated monthly IMAM and BCC data, submission of monthly ONA/3W matrix and briefs, as well as quarterly reports.

·       Conduct joint monthly Support Supervision visits Together with MOH and other partners involved in delivery of nutrition services in the district.   

·       Work closely with the Trocaire, Donors, UNICEF, and WFP (where applicable) contact staff to ensure that all health facilities have adequate supplies of therapeutic commodities, at all times.

·       Ensure that supplies pipeline is established and consistency in timely delivery of supplies to health facilities is maintained by developing monthly/Quarterly distribution plans, regularly review consumption reports vis a vis caseloads and provide timely updates on stock situation;

·       Ensure communities and program participants are aware of Trocaire’s existing feedback, complaints, and response mechanism (FCM) in place and provide programmatic-level support to the implementation and operation of the FCM.

·       Networking and Funding.

·       Liaise closely with MoH at the district level to promote ownership and integration of nutrition services into existing medical systems including the development of a concrete plan of action for the programme at the health facilities.

·       Provide inputs that contribute to programme documents (proposals development, door reports, grants management etc.)

·       Significantly contribute to development of regular donor draft reports; project review (mid/end year) report etc.

·       Representing the organization in nutrition stakeholders’ forums and coordination meetings at the various levels through monthly regional and district cluster meetings, Joint assessments where Trocaire is a participant in Nutrition and Health and give/share updates/feedback as appropriate.

     Deputize for the Nutrition Program Coordinator where necessary and as requested.

Other Duties

    Any other reasonable and relevant area of work that, in the opinion of management, is consistent with the role of Nutrition Officer.

Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework

·       Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their   potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.

·        Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.

·       Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.

·       Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.

·       Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.

·       Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.

     Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse, and has clear expectations of all staff. Please ensure to click here for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application or by contacting hr@trocaire.org. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement here

●        A nursing degree or a nutrition degree with strong clinical background

●        At least three years clinical experience

●        At least three years’ experience working in nutrition interventions, preferably CMAM/IMAM

●        Experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at the regional and district level

●        Knowledge/experience of working with and through local partners.

●        Familiarity with/experience of a public health approach

●        Knowledge of the Somali language and Environment is an added advantage

Skills

·      Strong organisational and independent working skills.

·       Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen; negotiation skills at different levels; flexible and adaptable to work under unstable environments and under pressure with limited support.

·       Strong coordination skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate with local partners and among internal team members (technical, finance, management).

·       Capacity strengthening skills

·       Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).

      Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.

Qualities

· Ability to work with minimum supervision.

·             Up to date knowledge on the Triple Nexus debate and practice across the sector.

·             Cultural sensitivity and respect.

·             Strong diplomatic skills in communicating with stakeholders and team members.

·             Proven strategic and innovative thinker, recognising and ensuring individual strengths of the team are fully involved in planning, implementation and analysis processes.

·             Ability to present concise reports, reflecting the problems and possible solutions.

·             Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure that the required results are delivered.

·             High level of reliability, objectivity and honesty.

·             Willingness to work in Somalia environment in unsocial hours and harsh conditions.

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits according to Trócaire’s terms and conditions in Kenya. The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract for one year with the possibility of extension and is based in Sudan. To be considered for this role, you must already hold the necessary legal permissions to work and live in Kenya.

Closing Date 30th March 2026

To Apply send your CV and covering letter to: https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/5F8EF15A36/