Nutrition Project Officer Save the children Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

NUTRITION PROJECT OFFICER

Save the Children has been working in Tanzania for more than 30 years. We are working with the government, local organizations and other international agencies to reduce child malnutrition, improve new-born and maternal health, support and strengthen early childhood development and primary education systems. We strengthen child protection systems for vulnerable children, promote children’s participation and contribution to policy and resource allocation for services which concern them, support, and respond to emergencies.

Our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

Role Purpose

Save the Children seeks a Nutrition project Officer for a USAID-funded Kizazi Hodari - Sothern Zone project in Tanzania. The Nutrition project Officer will be responsible for monitoring, coordination, and technical implementation of Nutrition Assessment, Counselling and Support (NACS) activities in the target districts. The Nutrition Project Officer serve as a lead trainer, and lead technical advisor in the implementation of health facilities and community-based nutrition assessment, counselling and support throughout project implementation.

The Nutrition Project Officer will also work closely with the SC MEAL, HES, AGYW and Community mobilization officers to ensure progress is achieved towards NACS targets. The Nutrition officer will provide technical oversight and direct implementation in project site related to Nutrition. She /he will be responsible in integrating Nutrition in the Furaha package, CBIM package, IMPOWER package and participating in supportive supervision and mentorships. S/he will establish and maintain close and effective liaison with government partners at LGAs and communities to facilitate flow of information, reports and updates including staying abreast of current trends including participation in relevant nutrition working groups and policy foras at regional and district level.

Contract Duration:   1 year

No of Vacancies: One (1) Position  

Reporting to: HES and Food security Coordinator

Location: Iringa

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Technical

Operational

 

Representation and Coordination

  

Qualifications and Experience 

How to Apply

Please read the full details of the position at https://tanzania.savethechildren.net/careers and apply as instructed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Application closing Date: 26th April 2022

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.  All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. 

 Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent. 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply 

Please note: 

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process