IsraAID Nutrition Manager Jobs in Uganda
About IsraAID:
IsraAID is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization based in Israel. Since we were founded in 2001, our teams have worked in emergency and long-term development settings in more than 60 countries around the world. IsraAID responds to emergencies and helps communities affected by crises rebuild their lives, and their futures, together. From hurricanes to refugee crises to global pandemics, we mobilize quickly and collaborate with communities at the deepest level, accompanying the process of becoming self-reliant in the ability to prepare and respond to emergencies and crises and return to adaptive functioning.
About The Position
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nutrition Manager to join our team to implement our activities in Palorinya and Nakivale Refugee Settlements. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, implementing, and monitoring Nutrition activities to ensure that Refugees and host communities live healthy lives.
Detailed Responsibilities:
Programme implementation, monitoring, and delivery of results, with a focus on Nutrition activities.
Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of IsraAID Uganda’s Nutrition-related programming. Ensure effective collaboration with other partners and stakeholders in the field.
Plan and conduct promotional activities of exclusive breast feeding in host communities and the refugee settlements. Mobilize community members to participate in these initiatives, and encourage community-level associations and other groups to actively participate in the project.
Lead and supervise the process of promoting dietary practices that affect malnutrition in the field training of health care workers on dietary practices affecting malnutrition, improving nutrition support in healthcare setting, and support policy development.
Lead and supervise the development of all materials for nutrition materials, including but not limited to Nutrition IEC materials, training manuals in consultation with IsraAID HQ Health Department.
Lead and supervise malnutrition screening at all levels, i.e. mass screening, door to door etc. Ensure compliance with the local regulations and the quality of the end-result services provided at all levels.
Lead the establishment of the mother-to-mother groups through local authority engagement, training of group leaders and ensuring that the groups are well supported and guided.
Monitor, report, and certify the use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verifying compliance with approved allocations, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report arising issues to the Country
Director and request the HQ Health Advisor for any needed support to ensure timely resolution.
Prepare quality and timely Nutrition progress reports for the Country Office management, donors and partners.
Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government counterparts, UN agencies, donor agencies, Health institutions, NGOs, research institutes and the private sector to stimulate coordination and collaboration in the Livelihood and Nutrition sector.
Essential skills, knowledge, and competencies
Essential Requirements
Fluency in English is a must.
A degree in Food Nutrition, or similar field is required. A masters/ postgraduate degree in any of these fields would be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in promoting community led nutrition programmes in similar contexts is required. Previous proved working experience in refugee settlements will be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to [email protected]
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