Nutrition assistant

The opportunity 

Crisis-Affected Population in Lasta woreda of Amhara region rejects. The overall objective of this integrated project is to address immediate lifesaving needs, provide safe and inclusive access to essential services, and contribute to support and build linkages towards recovery and resilience of the communities in lasta districts

The Individual

•  Diploma in Nursing and other relevant fields of study and over 1 year’s relevant experience.  

• 12 complete At least FOUR years practical experience in TSFP program management.  

• At least 2 years relevant experience in an international NGO or similar organization.  

• Knowledge of policy and practice in the field of Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (Nutrition)(CMAM)

• Computer literate in word processing and excel packages will be additional

• An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.

• Please review the full Job Discription

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that the team members under supervision are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

Qualifications/ experience essential:

•  Diploma in Nursing and other relevant fields of study and over 1 year’s relevant experience.  

• 12 complete At least FOUR years practical experience in TSFP program management.  

• At least 2 years relevant experience in an international NGO or similar organization.  

• Knowledge of policy and practice in the field of Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (Nutrition)(CMAM)

• Computer literate in word processing and excel packages will be additional 

• An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.

Languages required:

• Fluency in English language is essential

• In addition to Amharic other local Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable 

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is February 25, 2025. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants:Link
• External Applicants: Link 

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org 

References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.