Save the Children International - Zambia
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. Our Vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. In Zambia, Save the Children works in the following Thematic areas: Education, Health& Nutrition, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance and Child Poverty; including Humanitarian response. Save the Children wishes to invite qualified individuals to apply for the following position:
Position: District Project Officers – Nutrition SUN II (x3)
Duty Station: Kaoma, Kalabo, & Shangombo
Role Purpose:
This position will work closely with Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) line ministries such as Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and Community Development at district to plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nutrition interventions and improve coordination and linkages between health and other sectors at district, and community levels. This will ensure the quality delivery of the First 1,000 Most Critical Days Programme II (MCDP II) in the district.
The incumbent will be reporting to Provincial Coordinator – Nutrition
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Support planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of multi-sectoral nutrition programmes and the 1000 Most Critical Days Program II in the district.
- Strengthen capacity of Community Volunteers, Care Groups and District staff from the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Local Government and Housing and Community Development in planning and delivery of Multi-sectoral nutrition activities in the targeted communities and households.
- Contribute to the analysis, synthesis, and reporting of program outputs and results in close collaboration with the M&E officer, and ensure incorporation of lessons-learned into ongoing implementation.
- Contribute to development of annual work plans and budgets and training plans and ensure that they are informed by needs on the grounds.
- Support the integration of cross-cutting themes (e.g. Gender equality) within the multi-sectoral nutrition programming.
- Represent SUN II at District Coordination meetings such as District Development Coordination Committee, District Nutrition Coordination committee (DNCC) and other meetings relevant to health, food security, WASH and Social Protection.
- Provide Technical support and guidance to the District Nutrition Coordination Committee (DNCC), Government line ministries and Community structures in the implementation of Multi-sectoral nutrition activities and the First 1,000 Most Critical Days Programme II (MCDP II).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual multi-sectoral nutrition reports and technical updates.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s in Public Health / Nutrition/ Food and Nutrition
- At least 5 years of experience in planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based high impact multi-sectoral nutrition programs in Zambia, ideally through a combination of facility and community-based experience.
- Significant experience working collaboratively and productively with a range of partners, including GRZ, CSOs, and communities.
- Strong experience and background in capacity-building, including participatory facilitation approaches with communities and competency-based training.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability and commitment to work concurrently on multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in English and Lozi
The post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.
How to Apply: follow the link below:
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th October 2020. Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.