JOB PURPOSE
To facilitate effective implementation of nutritional activities designated for Supplementary Feeding Program targeting children under five, Pregnant and Lactating Women (PWL) and vulnerable groups.
As technical specialty will ensure provision of quality Nutritional education, community screening, proper admission and discharge processes as well as right food products issuing to targeted individuals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES | ||
| % of time | Activity | End Results |
| 20% | Participate into development of action plans to address barriers for effective adoption of improved nutrition practices | Action plans developed and shared with key Supervisor |
| 35% | Design and ensure provision of quality nutritional education and counselling to pregnant and lactating women, people living with HIV aids, moderate malnourished cases children under two and children under five of age in collaboration with RNV’s | Sessions developed and executed |
| 15% | Organize and ensure effective home visits to eligible beneficiaries | Quality home visits made |
| 10% | Ensure presence of circle and daily food distribution plans and ensure that they are known to all key stakeholders | Plans developed and shared accordingly |
| 5% | Supervise and support Refugee Nutrition Volunteers in delivering nutrition services in the implementation area. | RNVs assumed their roles precisely |
| 5% | Ensure that food commodities are handled as per commodities principles, | Absence of loses and internal controls enhanced |
| 10% | Compile periodical food distribution reports and nutritional updates reports | Quality reports adhered too |
| KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE |
| Required Professional Experience | One-year experience in working with humanitarian operations,Experience in implementing Nutritional programsExperience in working with refugee programs | ||||
| Required Education,training, license,registration, andcertification | Training in nutrition programs, response trainings, | ||||
| Preferred Knowledgeand Qualifications | Degree in Nutrition field from a recognized institution | ||||
| Travel and/orWork EnvironmentRequirement | Refugee camps | PhysicalRequirements | Should be physically fit | LanguageRequirements | English and Swahili |
| KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS | ||
| Contact (within WV or outside WV) | Reason for contact | Frequency of contact |
| WFP Field staff | They are always on ground witnessing distribution process hence effective communication is essential | Daily |
| UNHCR Field Staff | To resolve challenges associated with beneficiaries registration | Daily |
| Plan International | For child protection issues associated with food services | Daily |
| Refugee community leaders | Information dissemination to the communities at large | Regularly |
| EDP staff | Food requests from the store and any communication related to food delivery | Regularly |
| DECISION MAKING | ||
| The role needs minimal discussion making |
| CORE COMPETENCIES – For all positions, select the top 3 prioritized competencies from below. Click here for a quick overview of our Core Competencies. | |||
| ☐ Be Safe and Resilient☒ Deliver Results | ☐ Build Relationships☒ Be Accountable | ☐ Learn and Develop☐ Improve and Innovate | ☒ Partner and Collaborate☐ Embrace Change |
| For Management positions only, select the top 2 prioritized competencies from below. | |||
| ☒ Model Self-Management | ☒ Engage, Influence, Leadand Grow Others | ☐ Run an Effectiveand Agile Organisation | ☐ Develop the Organisationfor the Future |
The deadline for submitting the application is 24 January 2022.