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Job Title ⇒ Nutrition Officer Site ⇒ ugandajobss.blogspot.com
Organization ⇒ Action Against Hunger-USA
Duty Station Uganda

About US
Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International
network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in
the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action
Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 9
countries Kenya, South Sudan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Cambodia, Tanzania, Uganda,
Haiti and Somalia. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $92 million in programs,
and approximately 2000 staff based in in the various country offices and the
three Head Quarter Locations of New York City, Washington D.C, Nairobi.

About the Project
Additional growth is anticipated Action Against Hunger looking for a highly
competent and vibrant person for a Nutrition Officer role in our Kyangwali
Base to provide technical support in the implementation and supervision of
Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program, MCHN programs and other nutrition
programs under the UN WFP funded project.

Job Summary ⇒ The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for interacting
with health workers, village health teams and communities to ensure early
identification, referral and management of malnutrition in beneficiary
communities

Key Duties and Responsibilities
⇗ Provide technical support in the implementation and supervision of Targeted
Supplementary Feeding Program, MCHN programs and other nutrition programs as
required by the supervisor, compile reports, learning documents, case studies
that inform key project indicators as required by the grant.
Engagement The focus of interaction both internally and externally needed to
deliver a service seek collaboration and build effective partnerships
⇗ The officer shall directly work under the Assistant Program Manage r as
the direct supervisor for technical support, Information sharing and in
liaison with the Program Manager as the overall Supervisor for Technical
support and Information sharing.
⇗ In addition, he/she will work with governmental and non-governmental pa
rtners in the exchange of information, coordination and representation
⇗ Other NGOs technical relationship at field level, coordination of
activities at field level.
⇗ Delivery The focus on the execution of the work and the role on the team
for supporting business/operational functions in terms of timeliness and
quality
⇗ Contribute to positive nutrition outcomes through implementation of
nutrition programs.
⇗ Support the supervision of health workers including village health team
members. Contribute to preparation of weekly and monthly reports in standard
reporting format.
⇗ Manage established facilities and refer severe acute malnutrition among
children under five and pregnant and lactating mothers according to the
Ministry of Health Uganda IMAM guidelines.
⇗ Provide health facilities and VHTs with equipment, reporting tools and
other logistical needs necessary for screening, management and referral of
malnutrition among the targeted beneficiaries
⇗ Refer identified malnourished children under 5 and pregnant and lactating
women for specialized service or support as defined by MOH
⇗ Disseminate IEC materials on IMAM and IYCF
⇗ Conduct sensitization sessions on nutrition and health educat ion with key
essential nutrition actions, infant and young child feeding and prevention of
hygiene related diseases in refugee settlements and host communities
⇗ Oversee that the linkages between community based health structures for
early case identification, referral and management of acute malnutrition and
common childhood illnesses are strengthened.
⇗ Facilitate capacity building activities mentorship, CMEs, trainings
targeting health workers, village health teams and district health teams to
provide effective management of malnutrition
⇗ Participate in beneficiary identification and rapid nutrition assessment
and nutrition surveillance
⇗ Support the compilation of nutrition updates and reports at all levels
⇗ Oversee the collection, handlin g, analysis and reporting of data related
to nutrition screening, client
⇗ Prepare quality weekly and monthly reports in standard reporting format and
NFIs in accordance the MOH guidelines, MIS tools as well as donor reports.
⇗ Mobilize communities and com munity leaders to participate in Action
Against Hunger project community activities and organize regular community
meetings to address areas for program improvement
⇗ Actively participate in events organized in the refugee and host community
settings
⇗ Oth er duties as assigned from time to time
⇗ Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal
access to information.
⇗ Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and
promoted based on their skills and performance.
⇗ Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children boys and girls regardless of
gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry,
national origin, age, or marital status.
⇗ Value and respect all cultures.
⇗ Work closely with the program Manager in updating the project BFU in
relation to the activity implementation plan on regular basis, ensuring that
relevant documentation on agricultural activities is filed and archived.
⇗ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have
field travels up to 60% interfacing with beneficiaries and partly the
district agricultural officer/extension staff. 40% of the time will be spent
sitting for long hours to concentrate on office work, including typing, and
turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under
stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many
interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only
minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
⇗ The physical demands described here are repres entative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
⇗ The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per
week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends
as required.
⇗ Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international
business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the
employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks
and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as
to infectious diseases.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience
⇗ The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor degree in Nutrition or related
field from a recognized institute
⇗ At least three years’ experience in implementing a project on IMAM with
emphasis on Community Based Supplementary Programs and Maternal Child Health
Program.
⇗ Extensive knowledge and experience in implementation of community nutrition
and health programs with demonstrated leadership for IYCF, SFP and MCHN
program.
⇗ Effective communication skills written and oral in English
⇗ Knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet and software use like ENA, SPSS
plus other programs advantageous
⇗ Demonstrated experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender
equality wit hin the work
⇗ Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
⇗ Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations
⇗ Excellent reporting skills with good oral and written communication skills
⇗ Knowledge of the local language is an added advantage
⇗ Diplomatic and culturally sensitive
⇗ Demonstrated experience and/or personal commitment to promoting gender
equality within the work
⇗ Fluency in written and spoken Engl ish
⇗ Must own a valid riding permit

How to Apply
All Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter by filling
in the application form on the link below

Click Here ]https//forms.gle/Bi1e7fQdNYVNeqJi9

Cover letter should be addressed to; The Head of Human Resources, Action
Against Hunger with the title Nutrition Officer-Kyangwali as the subject.
Please note that the link is case sensitive.

We provide equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees & qualified
applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national
origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran.
Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment.

Deadline 16th July 2020

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