Fresher Project Officer Nutrition Job Opportunities – Save the Children
Job Title: Project Officer Nutrition
Organization: Save the Children
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world and has been implementing programs for over 90 years. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale
Job Summary: The Nutrition Project Officer will be responsible for implementation of the day to day activities of the nutrition component of a Nutrition and Livelihood project in assigned sub counties within Kasese district
The project aims to improve child and maternal nutrition in Kasese district through improvement of IYCF practices at household level and delivery of nutrition services in the target areas. Role involves working through existing structures to deliver information, education and services at various levels; good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members; requires attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Bachelor degree in Community Health
- Motorcycle Riding skills are a must.
- Minimum of two years work experience in Nutrition programming in Uganda (preferably with an International NGO);
- Sound written and oral presentation skills.
- Computer literacy skills are a must. Sound skills in use of Microsoft office especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge and experience in application of behaviour change programming and use of participatory tools and methodologies.
- Proven skills in community development (including community participation).
- Desirable
- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance is an added advantage.
- Ability to speak the local language is of added advantage.
- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- A high level of initiative and creativity
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
NB: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Deadline: midday, Friday 28th February 2020