Nutrition Officers – Nyarugusu
JOB PURPOSE
To facilitate effective implementation of nutritional activities designated for Supplementary Feeding Program targeting children under five, Pregnant and Lactating Women (PWL) and vulnerable groups. As technical speciality will ensure provision of quality Nutritional education, community screening, proper admission and discharge processes as well as right food products issuing to targeted individuals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
% of time Activity End Results
20% Participate into development of action plans to address barriers for effective adoption of improved nutrition practices Action plans developed and shared with key Supervisor
35% Design and ensure provision of quality nutritional education and counselling to pregnant and lactating women, people living with HIV aids, moderate malnourished cases children under two and children under five of age in collaboration with RNV’s Sessions developed and executed
15% Organize and ensure effective home visits to eligible beneficiaries Quality home visits made
10% Ensure presence of circle and daily food distribution plans and ensure that they are known to all key stakeholders
Plans developed and shared accordingly
5% Supervise and support Refugee Nutrition Volunteers in delivering nutrition services in the implementation area. RNVs assumed their roles precisely
5% Ensure that food commodities are handled as per commodities principles, Absence of loses and internal controls enhanced
10% Compile periodical food distribution reports and nutritional updates reports Quality reports adhered to
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience One-year experience in working with humanitarian operations,
Experience in implementing Nutritional programs
Experience in working with refugee programs
Required Education,
Training, license, registration, and certification
Training in nutrition programs, response trainings,
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Degree in Nutrition field from a recognized institution
Work Environment
Refugee camps
Physical
Should be physically fit Language
Requirements
English and Swahili
The deadline for submitting the application is 24 January 2022.
