IFDC Nutrition Field Officers Jobs in Uganda
IFDC Nutrition Field Officers Jobs in Uganda
Context and BackgroundThe International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is an independent non-profit organization that combines innovative research, market systems development, and strategic partnerships to spread sustainable agricultural solutions for improved soil health, food security, and livelihoods around the world.
"Building Resilience and Inclusive Growth of Highland farming systems for rural Transformation"(BRIGHT) will target over 100,000 Ugandan highland households in Kigezi, Mt Elgon, and Rwenzori regions, building project interventions from the ground up that are based on the aspirations and needs of targeted farming households and communities.
BRIGHT seeks to build the resilience capacity of farm households and the farming systems to recover from external shocks in an ever-changing context through absorption, adaptation, and transformation and, in so doing, increase incomes and food and nutritional security of all farmers, from subsistence-oriented farm households to more market-oriented ones.
The proposed project aims to achieve the following main impacts:
Increased resilience, nutritional outcomes, and income for smallholder farm households; and
Increased eco-efficient farming, making sustainable use of and protecting natural resources
IFDC is seeking recruitment for Nutrition Field Officer for this project to be based in the main project office of Fort Portal(1), the field offices of Kabale(1) & Mbale(1).
Position Summary
The Nutrition Field Officer will be responsible for rolling out training components and behavior change campaign materials related to nutrition at the household and community level, including hygienic food preparation and storage and the importance of dietary diversity.
He/she will also participate in the development and refinement of training modules and SBCC materials based on learnings and developments in the local context under the leadership of the Nutrition lead.
The Nutrition Field Officer will also be responsible for carry out nutrition situational assessments in the inception phase of the project.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead the local implementation of nutrition status surveys and disseminate findings to relevant stakeholders
Support the Nutrition Lead to develop the nutrition strategy for the project
Provide local context to the design and adaptation of nutrition training materials social behavior change communication materials for different audiences including communities, farmer groups, households and subsistence and market-oriented farmers.
Conduct the roll out of the nutrition training program through lead farmers and local partners
Conduct the roll out of the social and behavior change communication (SBCC) campaigns and demonstrations around nutrition and dietary practices, including kitchen gardens, cooking demonstrations, and media messaging
Coordinate with other project officers to ensure integration of nutrition approaches with household visioning and planning exercise and climate smart agricultural training program on promoting crop diversification and nutritional values.
Link with existing nutrition structures at sub county and district level to ensure coordination and maximum outreach of activities.
Create synergies with other nutrition programs/projects including DIETS to ensure maximum impact of activities and better awareness of and access to nutrition services within the project areas.
Supervision
and Team Collaboration
The Nutrition Field Officer is supervised by and reports to the Nutrition Lead. She/ he works in close collaboration with project colleagues, other IFDC staff and colleagues from other consortium members.
Position and Duty Station
The Nutrition Field Officer is a national position with a duty in the IFDC main project office in Fort Portal (1), the field offices of Mbale(1) & Kabale(1).
The position requires intensive field travels (up to 90% of the time) in the target region in Uganda.
Required Skills
Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Act in accordance with and defend the best interests of IFDC
Ability to work independently, under pressure to meet tight deadlines with quality output.
Strong network in local and national communications and ability to find cost-effective means of promoting the projects achievements
Strong sense of integrity and personal commitment to the achievement of goals.
Consistently maintains focus and perseveres in the face of obstacles, inspiring others to do the same.
Strong interpersonal and team working skills with ability to maintain effective work relationships
Excellent communication skills with ability to express ideas clearly, logically and effectively
Anticipates key issues in work and identify creative and practical solutions.
Great organizational skills and attention to detail in operationalization of administrative and finance tasks.
Honors all commitments made to colleagues and partners.
Have the ability to work in a multicultural environment, be open-minded and seek to understand
Required Experience
Degree in nutrition, food science, household economics or related fields
At least 3 years professional experience in implementing projects in the nutrition sector with a focus on: early childhood nutrition, promotion and inclusion of enhanced household nutrition and dietary diversity
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading the development and implementation of nutrition strategies to improve dietary diversity and household resilience.
Fluency in written and spoken English, with a good working knowledge of the second language.
Good planning skills, honest and reliable.
Ability to work alone and in a team.
People management skills
Willingness to work in the field on a daily basis and travel on a motorcycle
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally in small audience and large audience settings.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required, proficiency in multiple local languages is an asset.
Closing Date: 14th October 2022
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see: IFDC Nutrition Field Officers Jobs in Uganda
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