Nutrition International Program Officer – REACTS IN Jobs in Tanzania
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know our team
The 7-year, gender-transformative and human rights-based REACTS-IN project is an integrated, multisectoral, evidence-based model to improve nutrition, nutrition-related rights, and gender equality for the poorest women, adolescent girls, and children under five years of age.
This will be achieved through three intermediate outcomes: ensuring women and adolescent girls have equitable access to nutrition, health, WASH and SRHR practices; enhanced availability, and quality of gender-equitable and responsive nutrition, health and SRH services; and strengthened effectiveness of local stakeholders including rights groups in realizing the nutrition and SRH rights of women and adolescent girls.
The program will make a notable contribution to the advancement of global health, and alleviation of poverty for women, adolescent girls, children, and other household members in Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia. In Tanzania, REACTS IN project will be implemented in Simiyu region.
About the role
This 5.5-year position is responsible for the overall leadership of the NI contributions to REACTS-IN and is accountable for the timely and high-quality implementation of NI interventions in Tanzania. The project is implemented in partnership with local government, health facilities and communities to achieve its outcomes.
Leadership responsibilities include day-to-day planning, implementing, and tracking of progress against project deliverables, to ensure targets are met through the efficient and effective management of resources. You will also be responsible for developing and stewarding good relationships with the prime (World Vision Canada), project implementing partners and with key stakeholders in Tanzania.
Key responsibilities;
About You
A master’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following areas: nutrition, public health, international development and/or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience implementing Child health, Nutrition, school health, adolescents’ programs 3 years’ experience working in program management environment.
Experience in Adolescent and school health programs is an added advantage.
Experience with micronutrient supplementation programs and grants management are desirable.
Well versed with Tanzania’s health system and especially at Regional and District level
Demonstrable project management skills
Proficiency in English and Swahili Language
At least 5 – 7 years of experience in donor funded program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluation desirable.
Strong expertise in health system strengthening is an added advantage.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Nutrition International Program Officer – REACTS IN Jobs in Tanzania
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