Job Title: Nutrition Specialist
Employer: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Projcet: The Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project
Location: Ntungamo, Uganda
Deadline: Monday 18th September 2013 by 5.00 PM
About SPRING Project:
The Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project, is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). SPRING's overarching vision is to prevent stunting and reduce anaemia, with particular emphasis on intervening during the first 1000 days - from conception through a child's second birthday. The SPRING Project is managed by the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), with support from 4 key partner agencies Helen Keller International; the International Food Policy Research Institute; Save the Children; and the Man off Group.
Job Summary:
The Nutrition Specialist works under the supervision of the Nutrition Advisor and as a liaison with the District and Sub County Technical Teams. The Specialist is responsible for supporting community mobilization and social and behavior change team in the integration of nutrition assessment, counseling and support (NACS) components into key services at community levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Assisting in the review of existing nutrition behavioral and capacity building materials for which interventions can be applied at community level;
Participate in the development, updating, pre-testing and finalization of nutrition social and behavioural change communication tools, guides and strategies;
Train, supervise and support district, sub county and community level service providers in the delivery of nutrition services
Developing standards of operations for implementation of nutrition services at community levels;
Providing technical assistance to SBC team members and community service providers for integration of nutrition services into ongoing developmental interventions at community level Liaising with district and facility teams to identify ways of improving community-facility linkages for health and nutrition services;
Supporting coordination mechanisms at district level for nutrition and HIV efforts by providing technical support to the district food and nutrition committees
Monitoring and reporting the progress in implementation of community based nutrition progress routinely;
Prepare a detailed annual, quarterly and monthly work plans to integrate both treatment and preventive services to reach pregnant and lactating women, children under the age of two years (the first 1,000 days) as well as people living with HIV at community level;
Support the dissemination and application of nutrition materials/tools to facilitate the standardization of nutrition services for integration into social, agricultural and other health services.
The Nutrition Specialist shall also contribute to orientation and technical assistance to nutnbon and other service providers on the use of materials/tools for integrating nutrition services into other services using the MACS framework;
Liaise with the Nutrition Coordination Committees at district and sub county levels to support coordination mechanisms for nutrition services
The Nutrition Specialist shall participate in and contribute to the strengthening of the coordination committees on nutrition.
He/she shall also coordinate with the District Health Teams, and in collaboration with the Strategic Information team, to incorporate appropriate nutrition indicators into the Sub County and District Development Plans and subsequently use data to program and contribute to district and Sub County decision-making;
Support and work closely with the community mobilization specialists, district-and sub county development officers, health inspectors/assistants in the implementation of nutrition support services at the community level;
Actively identify case studies; document and share lessons learnt in implementation of community based nutrition interventions for the prevention of stunting and anaemia.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Ensure that weekly, monthly and quarterly community based nutrition work plans are developed and reviewed, and receive final internal approval in a timely manner,
Share the plans and progress reports with District and Sub County leadership, as appropriate:
Support in planning and organizing quarterly feedback /learning sessions/meetings at district and community levels
Work closely with SPRING/Uganda's technical and Strategic Information teams to ensure program implementation is of the highest quality;
Participate in reviewing project progress and 'written reports for the district;
Review progress reports for quality and accuracy, and submit to supervisor or his/her designee;
Represent SPRING/Uganda in district and Sub County technical and coordination meetings and activities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The prospective applicant should possess a Bachelors' degree in Nutrition.
At least three years of proven experience in implementing community mobilization, health and community based nutrition interventions.
Experience working in health and nutrition programs including NACS, IMAM and Infant and Young Child feeding counseling.
Proven track record that demonstrates leadership skills, project management, budget and resource management experience, and client relationship management capability
Demonstrated effective communication skills in working with district, government, implementing partners and USAID Mission.
Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with people at all levels.
Team player with ability to work with staff, partners and beneficiaries of different backgrounds.
Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communications and negotiating skills; proficiency in English and Runyankole is a must.
Familiarity of Ntungamo district and local government settings
Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications should be addressed and delivered to the addresses below:
The Country Manager SPRING Uganda, JSI Research and Training Institute, Block 01 Plot 295, Kaciika, Kacence. Mbarara - Uganda Tel +256(486) 660012
OR On 2nd Floor, UHMG House, Plot 20 - 21127- 28, Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda. Kampala - Uganda Or by e-mail to: jobs@spring-nutrition.org. Please include the job title in the subject line.
NB: SPRING will ONLY contact short-listed applicants. All those who do not hear from us two weeks after the deadline should consider their applications as unsuccessful. Ugandan nationals are strongly preferred
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