Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the role
In line with Nutrition International’s strategic objectives in Africa, and, in partnership with key stakeholders in Tanzania, to arrange and appropriate technical and other assistance to the Government of Tanzania and/or other stakeholders to help them provide, on a sustainable basis,
improved survival and Food fortification interventions particularly to those at most risk of malnutrition. The position is responsible for planning, implementation and monitoring of the program to ensure appropriate micronutrient interventions are integrated and achieve sustained high coverage and utilization.

Responsibilities:
• Ensure a regularly updated landscape analysis is available on the food fortification, salt Iodization and Vitamin A supplementation programs in Tanzania.
• Develop and plan projects in Tanzania in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners that respond to programming gaps in the situation analysis.
• Ensure regular coordination for salt iodization and VAS programming with key partners to ensure NI funding for these interventions are being used cost-effectively.
• Assist the Country Director with the management of NI-funded salt iodization and VAS programs in Tanzania and any other food fortification programs that may arise.
• Ensure regular coordination meetings with key stakeholders to ensure NI funding for programs is being used cost-effectively and programs NI supported program activities are on track during implementation.
• Participate in the design of research and evaluation activities and work closely with researchers and external evaluators to ensure research and evaluations exercises are feasible, responds to NI, stakeholders and government needs and is disseminated in timely fashion.
• Build and maintain good collaborative relations with Ministry of Health, other government agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs, as appropriate to promote information sharing and effective coordination of effort to improve and sustain effective and efficient adolescent and women health and nutrition program.

About You
You have;
• Post graduate level degree, ( Master’s at a minimum) from a recognized university in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Community Health or Nutrition.
• Post graduate certificate in project management.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in child health, reproductive health and public health, nutrition, food sciences and/or related field in Tanzania or elsewhere.
• Experience in program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience with micronutrient supplementation programs for children desirable.

What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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