Nutrition Officer-1 job at World Vision International | Apply Now

Key Responsibilities:

Project planning and Implementation

• Provide Technical Support in delivery of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme and MCHN at different Health Facilities in line with Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Guidelines (IMAM) of Uganda.

• Support the Nutrition Assistant in conducting Anthropometric Assessment and issuance of nutritious foods to those identified with Moderate Acute Malnutrition during clinic days

• In collaboration with Nutrition Assistants, support VHTs to carry-out active case finding at Community level

• Provide technical guidance to World Vision staff, Volunteers on all nutrition-related activities.

• Ensure close coordination with other humanitarian actors at zonal level ensuring high quality delivery.

• Take lead in mobilizing and organizing Mass Screening in collaboration with other stakeholder and actors.

Capacity Building and Training

• Take lead in trainings for all Community Volunteers (VHTs) and other community-based structures on nutrition.

• Take lead in development/adoption of training curriculum/manuals for community-based structures.

• Provide mentoring and coaching to Nutrition Assistants, VHTs ensuring the Nutrition Assistants participate in capacity-building opportunities.

• Liaise with the Nutrition Project Coordinator on staff capacity building in Nutrition

Projection Monitoring, reporting and evaluation

• Conduct regular site visits and reviews of project documentation of attendance (SFP registers, screening tools, and client cards etc) ensuring they are adequately filled.

• Review and submit to the MEAL Officer reports (e.g., weekly, monthly, or quarterly) on project progress, challenges, and achievements, providing updates to stakeholders, donors, and senior management.

• Contribute to periodic evaluations (baseline or end-of-project) to assess overall project success, capture lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future projects.

• Maintain a database for all clients in the TSFP and MCHN Program.

• Take lead in documenting success stories

Staff management

• Regularly assess performance Nutrition Assistants, provide constructive feedback, and set clear goals to help team members improve and meet project objectives.

• Identify skills gaps and organize training in collaboration with the Nutrition Project Coordinator and ensure Nutrition Assistants.

• Foster a positive work environment by recognizing achievements, addressing concerns, and promoting teamwork to maintain high morale and productivity.

• Address any interpersonal issues or conflicts within the team promptly, providing support and mediation to maintain a harmonious and collaborative work atmosphere.

• Ensure all staff, Volunteers adhere to World Vision’s safeguarding policy and behaviour protocols.

Partnership and networking

• Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation of the Nutrition Project at the District level.

• Participate and represent WVU in key donor engagements and technical working forums at district, region and National level when applicable

• Point of contact for consultation on issues to do with the WFP Nutrition Project

• Work closely with District Health Office ensuring the Nutrition Project aligns to District and Ministry of Health guidelines and ensuring appropriate referrals.