Field Officer TSFP at INTERSOS

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator/Nutrition Activity Supervisor, the Food Security Field Officer (TSFP) supervises and reports all aspect of the WFP Targeted Supplement Feeding Program (TSFP) project activities in the field. He/she equally manages the WFP Moderate Acute malnutrition prevention activities at field location within the framework of the WFP project. He/she ensures all activities are done in line with the donor requirements, and these activities are achieved in a timely and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the daily screening of the children with Moderate Acute malnutrition
• Manages the daily tracking and recording of the malnutrition data at the site.
• Manages the TSFP follow up system of all cases of MAM relapse, non-responding & defaulting children
• Ensure effective implementation of the WFP Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP)
• Ensure accurate, complete and up to date data are made available for the WFP Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) activities.
• Review and collates of daily data collected by the TSF Service providers.
• Provision of technical assistance as well as supportive monitoring and evaluation of the WFP Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) activities.
• Supervises the WFP Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) project efficiently and effectively.
• Conduct the daily WFP Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) food supplements distribution activity at the CMAM center.
• Provide technical support to CMAM and IYCF program component within the community.
• Manages the WFP Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) referrals system
• Work with the Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs) on community sensitization on MAM
• Presentation of monthly nutrition progress report
• Preparation of Daily, Weekly & Monthly reports of the TSFP project activities.
• Attends relevant Local Coordinator Group.
• Implement other tasks as might be required with relation to the INTERSOS Country Program in Nigeria.;
• Conduct duties in accordance with INTERSOS Nigeria programme and protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Conduct duties strictly in accordance with INTERSOS Code of Conduct and the principle of confidentiality.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.Sc Degree/HND in science
• Minimum 2 years of experience from a national level project implementation position in a humanitarian / developmental context;
• Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Technical Food Security knowledge of WFP Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) or Malnutrition prevention Nursing;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Experience in leadership and problem solving;
• Fluency in English, Hausa;
• Capacity to adapt to basic living conditions;
• Ability to put up with job pressure;
• Ability to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines;
• Strong child care skills