Nutrition Specialist

IRD – International Relief & Development is recruiting a Nutrition Specialist to be based in Mozambique.

Duties

• Provide technical and program oversight and direction in the areas of nutrition for the program
• Ensure the technical and methodological soundness of nutrition activities
• Ensure collaboration and coordination with the program team and partners
• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the Ministry of Health and other implementing partners, to ensure that all activities conform to the requirements and regulations
• Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for nutrition
• Supervise technical staff
• Work closely with the COP and DCOP on setting program priorities and directions based on the donor’s requirements for nutrition in the project
• Work with M&E staff to design and implement a plan to track data and results related to nutrition within the Feed the Future M&E requirements
• Provide technical leadership to the development of the project strategic plan, work plan, and program monitoring
• Conducts the project nutrition needs assessment for project implementation according to the contract
• Ensures timely implementation of all program inputs related to nutrition, including implementing assessments, follow up and supervision, capacity building, etc
• Assist in the preparation of donor reports and project reports
• Ensure availability of resources/facilitate the procurement of equipment and supplies required for project implementation
• Conduct regular reporting to the COP/DCOP and program and technical staff of successes, challenges, and lessons learned in implementation related to areas of technical expertise
• Other duties as assigned

Requisites

• A degree in nutrition or related field (medical degree; doctor or nursing; Master’s in Public Health)
• At least 7+ years’ experience in programs that promote nutrition, including food production, food additives and supplements, public education and awareness, and applying clinical and preventive nutrition
• Experience in Southern Africa, international development programs
• Strong oral and written communication, presentation and organizational skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluency in English and Portuguese
• Demonstrated experience in USAID or other USG funded projects
• Experience working on Feet the Future programs
• Extensive (5 + years) experience in Southern Africa, in international development programs
• Extensive (5 + years) experience in programs that promote nutrition in Mozambique
• Must be innovative and resourceful in creating an awareness of new initiatives which respond to the needs and practices of project beneficiaries
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, take direction, assume leadership, and make rational decisions while working remotely
• Ability to train and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of individuals with various skills sets and work styles
• High motivation, initiative, and adaptability
• An ability to work successfully in remote and challenging settings with limited resources
• Available for travel (up to 25%)

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted
• Kindly reference the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz

How to Apply

• Apply online at www.goo.gl/2Uzjhe