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Nutrition Officer NGO Jobs – International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Job Title: Nutrition Officer
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Palabek Kal, Uganda
About the Company:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: The Nutrition Officer will be the focal point for the IRC nutrition program, providing technical oversight to the IRC nutrition teams, and collaborating closely with other stakeholders in the nutrition and health sectors. S/He will be responsible for the day-to-day functionality of the nutrition programs to ensure key prevention and curative interventions are implemented as planned and in accordance with Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement emergency nutrition responses, including OTC and ITC, adhering to protocols.
- Promote Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) and Baby-Friendly Community Initiatives (BFCI).
- Build capacity through mentorship and refresher training for nutrition staff, Health workers and VHTs.
- Deliver health and nutrition education at community and facility levels.
- Monitor nutrition supply requisition, storage, and consumption at field level.
- Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition mass screening exercises for under-fives
- Provide nutrition counseling, including for chronic medical conditions.
- Compile and submit weekly, biweekly, monthly and quarterly reports for donors and IRC programs.
- Supervision of direct reports, including conducting Performance Management Evaluation (PME).
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with respective professional body.
- Minimum of 3 years direct experience implementing nutrition, food security, or related programming with a humanitarian or development agency.
- Experience of maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
- Proven analytical, planning, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically
- Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
- Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a settlement/camp setting) will be an added advantage
- Flexible and positive personality
- Knowledge of nutrition protocols, including SPHERE standards, WHO protocols, and MoH Nutrition Protocols
- Experience in community health education and mobilization practices and standards required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 20th January 2025
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