Nutrition Field Supervisor Job at Action Africa Help Zambia x 2


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  • Company: Action Africa Help Zambia
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Kawambwa
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Healthcare/Medical Jobs in Zambia

Since October 2019, Action Africa Help International Zambia (AAHZ) has been working with the Catholic Relief Service (CRS) to improve the nutritional situation of people living in food insecure households in Kawambwa district, especially women of reproductive age and children under 2 years. AAHZ supports the implementation of the Care Group intervention of the Food and Nutrition Security for Enhanced Resilience (FANSER) Luapula project in Kawambwa district. The project covers twenty eight (28) months, starting from October 2019, with a possible extension.

Nutrition Field Supervisor x 2

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Reports to: Programme Manager
Location: Kawambwa

Job Purpose

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

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 or food sciences
  • At least three (3) years practical experience implementing community food and nutrition activities in government or non-governmental organisations
  • Experience in planning, budgeting, coordination and managing results
  • Proven ability to provide representation at donor and District level meetings
  • Must be able to ride a motor bike

Skills and attributes needed

  • Self-starter and able to work well under pressure
  • Computer literate
  • Able to write reports about field activities
  • Innovative with good interpersonal and organization skills
  • Team builder

Method of Application

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and minimum of three (3) referees must be received by Friday, the 22nd of January 2021.

The cover letter and CV must be in one document, which should be sent to [email protected]