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Description
Education and experience
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in implementing community-based nutrition programs, preferably with a focus on MIYCN.
- Experience supervising and mentoring community health workers or nutrition staff.
- Strong understanding of national nutrition guidelines, MIYCN, IMAM, and integrated health and nutrition programming.
- Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and reporting skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in English and at least one relevant local language.
- Previous experience working in humanitarian or development contexts is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Supervision
- Supervise Nutrition Assistants in collaboration with KSPHCDA and ensure quality implementation of programme activities.
- Supervise community nutrition activities, including screening, enrolment, follow-up and growth monitoring of beneficiaries.
- Oversee the selection and engagement of Lead Mothers across targeted communities.
- Supervise the biweekly Tom Brown preparation and distribution activities conducted by care groups.
- Ensure programme activities are implemented according to WFP Tom Brown programme standards.
Training and Capacity Building
- Train and mentor Nutrition Assistants, Facilitators, Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), and Lead Mothers on:
- WFP Tom Brown implementation standards
- MUAC screening and beneficiary identification
- Community-based nutrition monitoring
- Proper preparation and hygiene practices for Tom Brown blended flour.
Community Screening and Case Identification
- Supervise community screening activities including house-to-house MUAC screening.
- Ensure proper identification and enrolment of eligible beneficiaries.
- Oversee follow-up visits and growth monitoring for enrolled beneficiaries.
Programme Coordination
- Coordinate with KSPHCDA and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
- Coordinate the redemption of grains at vendor sites alongside programme staff and KSPHCDA representatives.
- Support the distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) required for Tom Brown production and care group activities.
- Ensure the availability and proper use of programme data tools across all Tom Brown groups.
Monitoring, Data Management and Reporting
- Ensure accurate documentation of programme activities and beneficiary data.
- Compile and share beneficiary lists with WFP as required.
- Ensure that data tools are correctly completed and submitted from all project sites.
- Prepare and submit monthly programme reports to the Nutrition Coordinator.
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