Terms of reference. Short-term consultant Staff (STCS) Nutrition Officer for supporting the Nutrition intervention projects at Berdale District of Bay region in Somalia

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Terms of reference.

Short-term consultant Staff (STCS) Nutrition Officer for supporting the Nutrition intervention projects at Berdale District of Bay region in Somalia

WV Somalia will be implementing an integrated nutrition and relief & nutrition project aiming to alleviate the immediate food insecurity and malnutrition while fostering a pathway to recovery and resilience building for vulnerable communities. This project aligns with WFP objectives SO1; improved access to adequate nutritious food and specialized nutritious foods that meet basic food and nutritional needs during and in the aftermath of shocks and; and SO2; improved nutrition and resilience from inclusive access to integrated basic social services, shock-responsive safety nets and enhanced national capacity to build human capital, all year round.

1.Project Goal: To improve food and nutrition security for vulnerable households in areas affected by natural and man-made disasters to meet their basic food and nutrition needs during crises and in the aftermath of shocks 

2. Objective: Specific Objective: (Nutrition): To ensure equitable access to quality life-saving curative and preventive nutrition services for targeted children 6 to 59 months, Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (PBWs) and other vulnerable groups in targeted districts.

3. Scope of Work

Section I – JOB DESCRIPTION/ PUBLICATION TEXT

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This Purpose of Position will be used in the WVI Careers site, and if applicable, advertisements. Please describe the role in 2-3 concise sentences. Focus on the core of what this role is supposed to achieve. Describe the purpose of this position and how this position contributes to achieving department objectives and the management and performance of others.

Skills and qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The incumbent must have good time management, multitasking skills
• Good team work and leadership skills are essential in order to motivate different groups of people to fulfill their responsibilities within a given time frame.
• Able to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Intermediate to Advanced English language and fluency in local languages spoken in the working area.
• A person of high moral and ethical standards
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills;
• Must demonstrate a willingness to mentor and teach others;
• Excellent analytical skills, particularly in the realm of grant management;
• Must promote Finance policy and procedure, must walk the talk in terms of accountability;
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work;
• Strong organizational skills, versatility, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Understanding of WV key policies and guidelines on procurement, People & Culture, Admin and finance

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition, food science, public health, medicine, nursing, midwifery or equivalent, from a reputable and recognized University /College.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a related job.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, Power point and Technical Drawing Packages.
• Experience in community based participatory development approaches strongly desired
• Use of data bases like LMMS & SCOPE
• At least 5 years of experience in Relief and Development work.
• Practical experience in Crop Production, Soil and Water Management, Pest Management, Post-Harvest handling techniques and Marketing will be a great advantage.

Time frame

The consultancy is expected to be a short-term assignment lasting 10 months, starting on the 1st of May, 2025.

Reporting

The Incumbent will report to Project Coordinator-Nutrition and program manager at WV.

Payment

The incumbent will be paid a fee of $1400 Inclusive of Taxes on monthly bases upon submitting an invoice, and a monthly project report.

Confidentiality

The Incumbent will treat all information obtained during the course of this consultancy as confidential.

Additional Notes

• The incumbent is encouraged to propose additional activities or approaches that could enhance the effectiveness of the program.
• The Incumbent is responsible of the assets and all other project responsibilities on behalf of organization.

Attachments

Final-TOR-STCS -Project Officer - Nutrition.docx

How to apply

All interested bidders/consultants are requested to submit their requests via email recruitsomo@wvi.org on or before 16th May 2025.

Only applications with the following subject will be considered ‘’ Application for Short-term consultant Staff (STCS) Nutrition Officer for supporting the Nutrition intervention projects at Berdale District of Bay region in Somalia’’.

Bids received after deadline shall not be considered.

Apply on recruitsomo@wvi.org