NUTRITIONIST VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Application released 18/08/2016, application deadline 20/09/206

1. Organization background:

Community Support Initiatives – Tanzania (COSITA) is a local non – profit organization located in Babati Township. The organization was registered under NGO Act, 2002 in December 2010, the main objective being to improve the livelihood of poor, marginalized and vulnerable communities in Tanzania Mainland.

1. Mbulu Mwanzo Bora Nutrition Program (MMBNP)

Mwanzo Bora Nutrition (MBNP) is a USAID bilaterally funded program supporting the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) and the Prime Minister’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Governments (PMORALG) to lead, manage and coordinate the national efforts to improve nutritional status of children and pregnant and lactating women in Tanzania. Initially it was a five-year (2011/12 – 2015/16) program but has now granted an extension for further two years to 2018.

The project is led by Africare through USAID funding support and implemented by COSITA in collaboration with Mbulu District Council.

The overall goal of the program is to improve the nutritional status of children, pregnant and lactating women in Tanzania in order to decrease maternal anemia and child stunting by 20% in targeted regions. The program emphasizes strengthening the capacity of Tanzanian systems at all levels and across sectors to improve nutritional outcomes with a focus on community participation and integration.

1. Post advertised: COSITA as an equal opportunity employer, is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivated woman / man to fill the vacant position in the organization titled Project Nutritionist Officer

 Place of work: COSITA Sub-office in Mbulu district under the project tilted “Mbulu Mwanzo Bora Nutrition”

 Accountability: The Nutritionist will be directly reporting to COSITA Executive Director.

 Duration: Two years contract.

 Candidate’s required attributes:

• Bachelor education in Food & Nutrition, Human Nutrition, or nutritional related field of study
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with families/cares
• Highly developed integrity and moral character
• At least 1 year experience in a project(s) implementation
• Good writing and communication skills
• Good knowledge of the management of donor funded projects
•  Competent in usage of computer programs
• Ability to prepare and present project’s technical reports

2. Specific Responsibilities

1. Making direct interventions with families/communities in order to improve the nutrition status for children, pregnant and lactating (reducing maternal anemia and childhood stunting);
2. Working in collaboration with District nutrition Technical Facilitators (DNTFs) to closely supervise Community Health workers (CHWs) to reach project targets;
3. Offering information and counseling support to target beneficiaries and their families to improve their nutrition behaviors;
4. Preparing and participating in training workshops, supervision and team meetings as may be required.
5. Prepare quality and timely monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports.
6. While Coordinating activities related to MMBNP, will as well coordinate the activities under COSITA objective for Child rights & protection (education, health, nutrition …)
7. To provide expert advice to the director on proper project implementation and use of Organization resources

 Candidates with the above mentioned attributes and feel interested can send a one page application letter, detailed CV and copies of academic certificates to the Executive Director COSITA, P.O Box 558, Babati – Manyara – Tanzania;   or through email cositainfo@gmail.com not later than September 20,2016.

 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by tel/mob phone or emails indicated in their cvs