Nutrition Officer

Major Responsibilities:

1. Accountability and Complexity

• A high level of discretion, transparency, and attention to detail is required
• Excellent planning, organizational and data collection skills
• Some decision-making authority within the scope of the role but should discuss decisions with the direct supervisor

2. Project monitoring and implementation

• Provide oversight of nutrition activities being implemented in line with the planned project, work plans, targets and resources on a national scale
• Ensure that nutrition activities are well coordinated and harmonized across the centers
• Propose improvements for more effective implementation of activities
• Attend internal and external meetings as required

3. Team Management

• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure alignment with program goals and address any challenges with Nutrition community workers
• Provide ongoing support to enhance team members' skills and professional development
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to maintain high standards of service deliver

4. Capacity building

• Provide nutrition trainings to program staff and volunteers as needed
• Provide on-the-job coaching to team members

5. Reporting

• Collect and report data on nutrition program outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned
• Track and submit weekly, bi-weekly and monthly reports as required

6. Behavior and conduct

• Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional
• Reports any concerns

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Nutrition and dietetics (preferred), public health, or any related field
• At least three years of experience
• Previous experience in nutrition programs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively convey health information to diverse community members
• Self-motivated and initiative taker
• Good report writing skills
• Excellent skills related to Microsoft Office
• Capacity to work well within a team, maintaining open communication with colleagues and supervisors.