Nutrition Specialist at SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION AND FOOD SECURITY PROJECT: (Deadline 26 January 2022)
Job description
Reporting directly to the Senior Agriculture Development Specialist, the Nutrition Specialist is responsible for:
Coordinating and facilitating planning, implementation and reporting on projects and programs for improved nutrition in the project area;
Elaborating programs, strategies and budget aimed at preventing and fighting against the stunted growth and malnutrition among children in project area
Implementing national nutrition policies and strategies in project area
Monitoring the nutrition situation in project areas and providing guidance on priority actions to be taken.
Promoting and sustaining kitchen gardens establishment, poultry rearing, mushroom production and consumption among project beneficiaries as identified interventions to combat malnutrition
Preparing technical specifications for the procurement of nutrition related supplies and services and managing assigned contracts for successful implementation of project nutrition activities
Developing of materials for nutrition education and awareness and carrying out capacity development programs for project beneficiaries
Disseminating nutrition information through awareness raising campaigns, mass meeting, media communication, etc
Establishing strategic partnership with pertinent public institutions, private sector, national civil society organizations for enhancing effectiveness, and efficiency in nutrition improvement across project area
Participating and contributing in policy design, implementation and dissemination on matters relating to nutrition
Working closely with FAO technical team and other World Bank Funded Projects to ensure successful implementation of project activities
Preparing periodic reports in the agreed format outlining and providing qualitative and quantitative analysis of his / her performance in relation to outlined plans.
Conducting additional duties as assigned by her/his supervisors
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s degree of Nutrition Sciences
Experience: 5
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Excellent command of written and spoken English
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• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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• Planning and organizational skills;
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Computer Skills
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Creativity and initiative skills
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