Deadline: Ongoing
GOAL is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Nutrition Cluster Coordinator in Antakya, Turkey. The duration for the post is of 12 months.
The Nutrition Cluster Coordinator will liaise, advocate and coordinate with a wide range of actors, to facilitate a timely and effective nutrition response in Syria.
GOAL’s mission is to work towards ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in the world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Nutrition Cluster Coordinator will perform the following functions-
- Carry out capacity mapping of all current and potential actors (international and national organizations and local health care structures) to determine coverage of nutrition programme activities, strengths and areas of required support particularly in the areas of IYCF and management of acute and chronic malnutrition as well as micronutrient deficiencies.
- Chair the Nutrition Cluster meeting on a bi-weekly basis which is inclusive to all partners and provides operational, technical and strategic space to strengthen the nutrition sector response for Northern Syria.
- Convene regular nutrition cluster meetings with clear objectives as demonstrated in well-informed agenda, decisions and actions, documented through meeting minutes. Extraordinary meetings are convened whenever necessary. Encourage participation by stakeholders in preparing inputs into the agenda, taking minutes and information sharing.
- Act as a focal point and collect information through regular meetings with key partners including: (i) nutrition actors implementing Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) activities (ii) potential future nutrition actors (iii) coordination bodies, technical support organizations, donors and other stakeholders including private sector food suppliers.
- Maintain and build on the now established strong linkages with the Health and Food Security and Livelihoods clusters and aim to extend this reach to other relevant clusters such as CCCM, WASH, education and protection. This will be achieved through nutrition representation in their meetings, bilateral meetings and active exchanges of minutes to ensure all key stakeholders are kept informed.
- Liaise with wider humanitarian coordination architecture such as the Inter Cluster Coordination Group, NGO Forum, and Humanitarian Coordination Meetings and Whole of Syria coordination structure to build and maintain linkages.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition, Public Health or similar.
- Five years + experience in humanitarian nutrition response at international and national level.
- Previous experience of cluster participation (and leadership) at international and national level.
- Strong understanding of nutrition sector and cluster approach.
- Strong interpersonal, management, coordination and advocacy skills.
- Strong presentation and analytical skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
- Fluency in English and some Arabic also an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit GOAL.
