Technical Advisor Nutrition at Nutrition International – Tanzania

Technical Advisor Nutrition at Nutrition International November 2024

Program Operations, Dar salaam, Tanzania, Full Time  
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dar salaam , Tanzania

About us
At
Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the
difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion
and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices
across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of
people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a
motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a
better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the
world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a
global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please
consider applying for the position below.

About the role
In line with NI’s strategic objectives in
Tanzania, and in partnership with key stakeholders, work under the
guidance of the Senior Program Officer Child Survival and Women’s Health
and Nutrition to provide technical and management support to the
Government Health Management Teams and providers at national, regional
and council levels and other stakeholders to improve the efficiency of
the implementation of the vitamin A supplementation (VAS) intervention
in order to ensure high coverage e.g. at least >80% of 2 yearly doses
VAS among children 6-59 months on a sustainable manner.

Responsibilities:

• Provide
  regular updated information regarding any change in the landscape
  (policy, partner involvement, service delivery, morbidity, access to
  care etc.) of the child health and nutrition interventions that might
  impact NI programs in Tanzania.
• Contribute to the design and
  development of programs plans and objectives to be initiated by NI
  Tanzania in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare annual implementation and spending plans for NI VAS intervention in Tanzania according to NI guidelines.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of NI funded programs
• Ensure
  that work plan activities are implemented as scheduled and per the
  approved budgets and ensure that remedial actions are taken to ensure
  that the projects are on track.
• Maintain accurate and up to date program documentation, records and reports.
• Enter
  all approved financial commitments for VAS projects into the NI
  Contract Databases and update them regularly in accordance with NI
  contract management procedures
• Input into the NI Contract
  Databases for the VAS projects all approved financial commitments and
  regularly update them in line with NI contract management procedures.
• Prepare
  documentation for meetings and conference calls, taking detailed notes
  on decisions and action points from such meetings and ensuring follow up
  of same.
• Build and maintain good collaborative relations with
  government agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs to promote information
  sharing and effective coordination of effort to improve and sustain
  effective and efficient VAS programming in Tanzania.
• Participate in national and regional forums relevant to child health and survival as necessary.

About You;
You have;

• At
  least Master’s degree from a recognized university in one or more of
  the following areas: child health, nutrition, nursing, health sciences
  and public health.
• Training in epidemiology, community health and research methodologies desirable.
• At least 3 years work experience in child health, and public health, nutrition and/or related field in Tanzania or elsewhere
• Experience in program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to accommodate to new situations within the organization (flexibility)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong numerical skills & attention to detail.

Deadline for Submission: 12th November 2024

What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan,
flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and
support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a
collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition
International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity
and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work
environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are
available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
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