Nutrition Intern at World Vision International Rwanda: (Deadline 7 April 2024)
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Nutrition Intern
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a qualified, dedicated, and passionate Rwandan national for the role of Nutrition Intern (Professional), based in the Rutsiro district joining an established and experienced team. This stimulating internship role incorporates a range of skills and development in multiple areas, allowing for an exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, global organization
Purpose of the internship:
The role of the Intern is to provide technical support to Rutsiro district nutrition projects under Tunga Cluster management with acceptable standards done effectively and efficiently.
The intern will also represent World Vision Rwanda in relevant DPEM meetings and maintain key relationships and partnerships with other local and international NGOs/partners in the district
The candidate is expected to exhibit and communicate World Vision’s Values and Christian ethos and demonstrate a spiritual life that stands above any denominational beliefs.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Major Activities |
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Provide technical support to Rutsiro district nutrition projects |
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Coordinate nutrition interventions at the HCs level according to World Vision Rwanda, MoH, and other internationally recognized standards relevant to the NO strategies |
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Actively represent World Vision Rwanda in relevant DPEM meetings and maintain key relationships and partnerships with other local and international NGOs/partners in the district |
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Mentor and build the capacity of health center staff in sector-related skills |
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Participate in the preparation of health and nutrition technical program-related business plans, annual plans, and operating reports for WVR in the assigned area |
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Build strong partnerships with Government, UN agencies, NGOs, research institutes, and other community stakeholders that will complement WVR’s Health and nutrition-related plans |
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Contribute to the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues in all WVR Health and nutrition projects, in particular the integration of child protection, disability, and gender. Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Other Competencies/Attributes:
- Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities
Physical Requirements:
The person will be required to work and report at the Rwanda World Vision Rwanda Based in Tunga Cluster in Rutsiro district.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, all candidates are required to use our online application system. The applicant should submit their application with a motivation letter, an updated CV, certificates, a copy of their National ID, and references.
Please send all attachments combined into a single PDF file, which should not exceed 2MB, to our email address: [email protected] with Nutrition Intern in the subject line.
The deadline for submitting applications is April 7, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women and individuals with disabilities, to apply for this opportunity.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
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