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Nutrition Field Officer: GOAL Zimbabwe

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Contract duration: 9 months

General description of the role

The Nutrition Field Officer (NFO) is responsible for the direct implementation of the nutrition component under the IAPF the Buhera Livestock Genetic Improvement Project. The major role of the NFO will be on training farmers on nutrition. The NFO will provide technical support to the program beneficiaries that contribute to realisation of positive nutrition outcomes from nutrition sensitive agriculture. The Nutrition Field Officer (NFO) will be responsible for ensuring project activities are achieved within agreed timeframes, budgets and according to GOAL’s standards and donor regulations.

Qualification and skills

BSc in Nutrition; Evidence of maturity and experience of working in rural community in development programmes; In-depth knowledge of IYCF, Healthy Harvest and cIYCF and CBGM; Knowledge of the PD-Hearth approach is an added advantage; Class 3 riders license/motor bike riding experience and willingness to ride is a pre-requisite; Understanding of mainstreaming principles and experience of working on mainstreaming activities especially of gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection; Confident presentation and facilitation skills, proven record in provision of trainings; Ability to under pressure, with minimum supervision; Good oral and written communication skills; Knowledge of Sphere and commitment to humanitarian principles; Proficiency in using standard computer software, especially Microsoft products.

To apply

Equal opportunities will be availed to all candidates who apply for the above positions. However, only candidates meeting the criteria will be called for an interview. Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a CV with names and email addresses of contactable referees and certified copies of certificates. CVs will be reviewed when received so applications should be sent as soon as possible. Qualified and experienced female candidates are encouraged to apply.

GOAL Zimbabwe is committed to keeping children safe from abuse, neglect and any forms of exploitation in line with the global Child Protection Policy.

Please indicate the post applied for on the application email subject heading and submit no later than 31 March 2015 to: The HR Coordinator GOAL Zimbabwe email: [email protected] deadline: 31 March 2015