The NHIP Project Officer will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities related to nutrition, school feeding, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), school gardens, poultry production, and school infrastructure development. The officer will ensure effective coordination with schools, local authorities, and partners to improve nutrition and hygiene outcomes in supported communities.
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Good People International
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Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate school feeding and nutrition interventions.
- Monitor kitchen equipment, feeding materials, and procurement follow-up.
- Oversee the implementation of nutrition and hygiene training alongside safe food handling practices.
- Support the establishment and maintenance of school gardens through regular monitoring.
- Coordinate closely with sector agronomists and school focal persons.
- Manage input supplies and promote irrigation and dry-season mitigation measures.
- Oversee poultry infrastructure development and beneficiary selection.
- Coordinate with technical service providers and facilitate relevant training.
- Monitor poultry health, production rates, and manage the final project handover.
- Coordinate water, hygiene, and sanitation activities across target schools.
- Oversee the installation and monitoring of WASH facilities and water systems.
- Drive hygiene promotion campaigns in collaboration with district and community structures.
- Monitor the construction and rehabilitation of school infrastructure (kitchens, water systems, gutters, handwashing stations, and poultry facilities).
- Conduct regular site inspections, support quality assurance, and manage handovers.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, community sensitization, and behavior change campaigns focusing on nutrition and hygiene.
- Work closely with local leaders, parents, and school committees.
- Support procurement processes and review vendor quotations.
- Monitor contractor performance, inspect deliveries, and verify completed works for payment processing.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits and maintain precise project records.
- Prepare comprehensive activity, monitoring, and progress reports.
- Document lessons learned, challenges, and project success stories.
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Person Specifications / Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in the public health sector, preferably within an NGO or development organization.
- Sector Knowledge: Proven track record and knowledge of nutrition, school feeding, agriculture, and WASH programming.
- Core Skills: Strong project coordination, communication and organ
Application status
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