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Job Title:   Nutritionist  

Organisation: Windle International Uganda (WIU)

Duty Station: Imvepi Field Office, Uganda

Reports to: Program Coordinator and Settlement Manager

About the Company:

Windle International Uganda (WIU) is an International Non-Governmental Organization managing Education programmes in refugee settlements in Uganda. WIU is the lead agency for education in 9 out of the 12 settlements, although we operate in all 12 settlements including Kampala. We work in close collaboration with Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister.

Job Summary:   This position is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and monitoring the Child Feeding Initiative to enhance the impact of food and nutrition on the learners’ health. He/she will assess the nutritional value of the food provided and work to maintain its relevance to the beneficiaries’ general health. This will involve collecting and analyzing relevant data and engaging communities to sensitize them about nutrition.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular monitoring of the children’s feeding initiative project and feeding sessions in all targeted primary schools.
• File termly data sheet with beneficiary weights and measurements for submission to the donor.
• Compile and assess data relating to the health and nutritional status of learners based on nutritional values of food served or consumed during the nutrition assessment
• Plan and conduct intervention programmes and train project participants (parents, teachers, and learners) to improve nutritional levels and enhance communities’ knowledge of nutrition generally.
• Timely requests for food items and other project equipment periodically to ensure the smooth running of the project
• Work with schools and field teams to ensure that stored foods are safe and free from contamination and theft and that the store is clean at all times
• Coordinate with health partners and facilities to provide learners with nutrition supplements and deworming services.
• Identify and evaluate food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements
• Support and supervise the preparation and serving of fortified meals to learners while paying specific attention to the quality of the food provided.
• Develop guidelines and standard operating procedures for the Schools’ implementation of the project
• Participate in project planning, including developing work plans, submitting funding requests, procuring project supplies and equipment, and developing activity budgets.
• Prepare timely periodic reports (weekly and quarterly), including documentation of achievements, activities implemented, and results according to the project log frame.
• Provide input and support in developing learning documents, including learning reviews, success stories, and stories of change.
• Participate in community sensitization and stakeholder meetings to explain project objectives and keep them appraised of project(s) activities being implemented in the target area.
• Participate in project reviews as planned under the project, including updating indicators
• Design and implement nutrition programs that prioritize vulnerable populations, including children and individuals with disabilities,
• Develop and disseminate nutritional information to both school and community populations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• S/he must possess a Diploma in Human Nutrition or Dietetics studies or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• Must have at least 2 years of relevant experience with fieldwork in a health and nutrition implementation project (provide adequate details in resume).
• Must possess a Class A Driver’s Permit and the ability to ride a motorcycle

Knowledge and Skills:

• Communication
• Ethics and Integrity
• Concern for Quality and Standards
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans
• Excellent planning, report-writing and data-interpretation skills
• Must be result-oriented
• Intercultural and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under strict deadlines: high calibre time management competency
• Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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NB: Only applications submitted through the recommended link on the website will be accepted.

Deadline: 21st November 2024 by 5:00pm.

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