Vacancy title:
Nutrition Officer
Jobs at:
World VisionDeadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 14 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIEs
Activity
• Participate in the development of action plans to address barriers to the effective adoption of improved nutrition practices
• Design and ensure the provision of quality nutritional education and counseling to pregnant and lactating women, people living with HIV aids, moderately malnourished cases children under two, and children under five of age in collaboration with RNV’s
• Organize and ensure effective home visits to eligible beneficiaries
• Ensure the presence of circle and daily food distribution plans and ensure that they are known to all key stakeholders
• Supervise and support Refugee Nutrition Volunteers in delivering nutrition services in the implementation area.
• Ensure that food commodities are handled as per commodities principles,
• Compile periodical food distribution reports and nutritional updates reports
KNOWLEDGE/ QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLES
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 training,
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Degree in Nutrition field from a recognized institution
• Travel and/or Work Environment
• Should be physically fit
• Fluent in English and Swahili
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIP
• Contact (within WV or outside WV)
• WFP Field Staff
• They are always on the ground witnessing the distribution process hence effective communication is essential
• UNHCR Field Staff
• Reason for Contac
• To resolve challenges associated with beneficiaries registration
• For child protection issues associated with food services
• Refugee community leaders
• Reason for Contact
• Information dissemination to the communities at large
• EDP staff
• Reason for Contact
• Food requests from the store and any communication related to food delivery
DECISION MAKING
The role needs regular discussion making
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Be Safe and Resilient
• Deliver Results
• Build Relationships
• Be Accountable
• Learn and Develop
• Improve and Innovate
• Partner and Collaborate
• Embrace Change
• Model Self-Management
• Engage, Influence, Lead and Grow Others
• Run an Effective and Agile Organisation
• Develop the Organisation for the Future
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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