Action Africa Help -Zambia: Nutrition Field Supervisor

Action Africa Help – Zambia

Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is a regional African – led non- governmental organization that supports livelihood – challenged communities in East and Southern Africa to sustainably improve their well – being and standard of living. With Country Programs in South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Somalia and Kenya, AAH-I has over 20 years ‘experience working with communities in conflict and post –conflict situation
Action Africa Help International Zambia (AAHZ) is partnering with the Catholic Relief Service (CRS) to improve the nutritional situation of people living in food insecure households in Kawambwa and Mansa districts, especially women of reproductive age and children under 2 years. AAHZ will support in the implementation of the Care Group intervention of the Food and Nutrition Security for Enhanced Resilience (FANSER) Luapula project in Kawambwa district. AAHZ will work with CRS to reach the target of 9,000 women of reproductive age who receive an integrated package of nutrition services. The project covers twenty eight (28) months, starting from September 2019.

In order to achieve that, Action Africa Help International Zambia (AAHZ) is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions at its Kawambwa office:

Job Title: Nutrition Field Supervisor
Location: Kawambwa
Reporting to: Programme Manager/Head of Programmes
Duration: 10 months Contract; Renewable based on performance

Job Purpose

To oversee Health Promoters, Sanitation Promoters and Nutrition Volunteers and high-quality delivery of household lessons

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzing nutrition situation and prevailing trends
• Sensitizing vulnerable communities on malnutrition and ways of improving household food security and nutrition supporting sustainable activities such as agriculture to support better nutrition
• Conducting demonstrations in food processing, and training on preservation of locally available foods
• Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to set up monitoring and reporting mechanisms and participate in M&E activities as necessary

Required qualifications

• Diploma in nutrition and food sciences, or any related field
• At least three (3) years practical experience implementing community food and nutrition activities in government or non-governmental organizations
• Experience in planning, budgeting, coordination and managing results
• Proven ability to provide representation at donor and District level meetings

Skills and attributes needed

• Self-starter and able to work well under pressure
• Innovative with good interpersonal and organization skills
• Team builder

Method of application

• Applications, with cover letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), must be sent to [email protected] and should be received not later than Monday, 17th February 2020.