Project Officer Nutrition (Plateau State)

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Qualifications

  • B.Sc. Nutrition / Public Health / Food Science / BSc or equivalent
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementation of nutrition programs, including IMAM especially TSFP and/or MIYCN preferably in an International or Local NGO.
  • Experience in implementing MAMI, SBC, TSFP Tom Brown nutrition program is an advantage.
  • Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries.
  • Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.


Responsibilities
  • Support field level technical assessments in coordination plan and organize CRS community led supplementary program in project locations sites.
  • Provide technical support in MAMI, IMAM and MIYCN implementations.
  • Supervise and Support nutrition partner officers, to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and implemented according to stipulated standards.
  • Ensure quality engagement of community leaders / their delegates for the organization of beneficiaries in each project location.
  • Carry out weekly supervisory visits to all project locations assigned.
  • Ensure adequate availability of food and material supplies for collection by LMs from vendors shop in all project locations and share.
  • Ensure bi-weekly redemption of Tom Brown grain by LMs.
  • Submit weekly field data and report to the Senior Nutrition Project Officer.
  • Report any progress and any problems in a timely manner.
  • Ensure effective follow-ups on beneficiaries in all project locations.
  • Identify gaps and present plans for capacity building to inform effective programing.
  • Attend regular nutrition meetings and assist in any other tasks when required.
  • Respect the dignity and culture of beneficiaries and other members of the community.

Capacity building

  • Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the Senior Nutrition Officer.
  • Coordinate project evaluation activities and assist partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data as per specified tools.


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