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 a USAID Funded multi-year project in Buhera.

Position              : Nutrition Assistant (x 1) 

Location             : Manicaland province – Buhera.

Duration             : 9 months

Reporting to       : District Nutrition Officer

Position Summary:

The Nutrition Facilitator will support the Nutrition Officer in the implementation of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition activities in support of the USAID funded Takunda  (RFSA) Activity in Buhera District. The Nutrition Facilitator will be responsible for coordinating the community level implementation of Nutrition components that contribute to the overall success of Technical (“Purpose”) Area 2 within the Takunda Activity. The role will encompass supporting the integration of nutrition in resilience programming and facilitating the implementation of nutrition activities through the Care Group approach and other project approaches. The position requires an individual with a strong understanding of nutrition and resilience linkages with experience of working in developmental programmer 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 TAKUNDA Activity.

• Serve as the nutrition and health resource person at ward level per agreed harmonized consortium approaches.
• Assist the nutrition Officer in providing technical expertise to facilitate roll out of care group approach (IYCF-e, Healthy Harvest) as part of project activities.
• Organize and participate in community visioning activities in partnership with ward FNSCs and other stakeholders.
• Conduct sensitization sessions for ward FNSCs and other community stakeholders on outcomes of community visioning sessions.
• Capacitate program volunteers on the SBC job aids for VHWs, FFBS, VSLAs and Care Groups
• Roll out technical trainings (Care Group Methodology, SAA and Male Engagement) for project volunteers per the agreed consortium approach
• Monitor community level trainings for technical area and develop a strategy to improve and maintain quality
• Conduct the community level recruitment of program participants for groups including Care Groups
• Conduct SAA sessions with FNSCs, Care Groups, Men's Fora, health service providers and VHWs
• Organize and lead sensitisation meetings with the local leaders on the Care Group methodology, SAA and male engagement
• Conduct training of Male Advocates (Gender Champions) on the Care Group Approach, SAA and Male Engagement
• Develop workplan for and implement regular review meetings for technical area at ward level
• Organize and conduct trainings for all project beneficiaries.
• Produce timely reports for internal use and contribute to donor reports on the status of on-going programming.
• Keep local leaders and stakeholders abreast of developments within the project
• Assist in demand creation and triggering sessions for care groups in partnership with FNSCs and district/ward stakeholders in TAKUNDA wards.
• 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.

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.