Nutrition Officer Job Opportunity at World Vision
Job Overview
Nutrition Officer
World Vision – Tanzania
Kigoma
World Vision International is an evangelical Christian humanitarian aid, development, and advocacy organisation
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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
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
End Results
Action plans developed and shared with key Supervisor
Sessions developed and executed
Quality home visits made
Plans developed and shared accordingly
RNVs assumed their roles precisely
The Absence of losses and internal controls enhanced
Quality reports adhered too
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
Refugee camps
Physical Requirements
Should be physically fit
Language Requirements
Fluent in English and Swahili
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIP
Contact (within WV or outside WV)
WFP Field Staff
Reason for Contact
They are always on the ground witnessing the distribution process hence effective communication is essential
UNHCR Field Staff
Reason for Contact
To resolve challenges associated with beneficiaries registration
Plan International
Reason for Contact
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
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