Nutrition Action Zimbabwe a local registered PVO operating in Zimbabwe since 2014. The organization’s primary focus is combating malnutrition in all its forms, through effective implementation of quality programming for both nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming. NAZ’s community-based approach focuses on implementing programs that empower communities through capacity building, knowledge sharing, and promoting sustainable practices. To foster sustainable and effective interventions, NAZ works closely with national, regional, and international organizations to design and implement evidence-based nutrition programs across Zimbabwe. NAZ seeks to recruit for the following position to support integrated nutrition and resilience programming for anticipated funding in Matebeleland province.

Position              : Nutrition Assistants (X4) 

Location             : Matabeleland South province – Beitbridge, Insiza, Mangwe, Matobo

Duration             : 6 months

Reporting to       : Nutrition Officer

Position Summary:

The Nutrition Assistant will support the Nutrition Officer to provide technical expertise to partners in the ERVHIZ consortia and stakeholders in District/Ward Food and Nutrition Security Committees. The role will encompass supporting the integration of nutrition in resilience programming and facilitating the implementation of nutrition activities through the Care Group approach. The position requires an individual with a strong understanding of nutrition and resilience linkages with experience of working in developmental programmes in a rural setting. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills to achieve results within multi-sector teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective 1: Support the implementation of nutrition activities in the ERVHIZ project.

• Assist the nutrition Officer in providing technical expertise to facilitate roll out of care group approach (IYCF-e, Healthy Harvest) as part of the ERVHIZ Project.
• Assist mapping of community-based psychosocial support structures within ERVHIZ wards.
• Lead demand creation and triggering sessions for care groups in partnership with FNSCs and district/ward stakeholders in ERVHIZ wards.
• Assist in organizing sensitization sessions for FNSCs (District and Ward) and other district stakeholders on the care group integration for the ERVHIZ project.
• Support the district officer in implementing SBC activities.
• Participate in the design and production of appropriate maternal, IYCF-e and WASH activities promoting behaviour change.
• Assist in development of workplans, implement activities and conduct regular technical review meetings for consistency and compliance to agreed program standards.
• Actively contribute to the development of different tools needed for proper implementation of the project.
• Comply with NAZ policies and regulations with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Supporting implementation of integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM) activities in operational areas.

Objective 2: Ensure timely routine reporting of the project activities

• Participate in weekly/ monthly district meetings.
• Produce timely reports for internal use on the status of on-going programming.
• Assist in compilation of statistical data and draft appropriate reports on activities.
• Analyze nutrition situation and prevailing trends and provide constructive feedback to influence programming.
• Participate during project assessments as may be determined by the organization and project needs.
• Documentation of best practices for learning purposes and increase project visibility.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree/Diploma in Nutrition/Public Health.
• Working experience of at least 1 year in nutrition programming.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects for the main humanitarian and development donors.

Essential Criteria:

• Should be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Should be computer literate (Microsoft word and excel).
• Ability to work in a remote area
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational capacity
• Good knowledge of the local languages and culture

NAZ does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Applying

Kindly use this smart recruiters platform link to fill in your application and attach any relevant  supporting documents not later than 19 January 2024: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.