Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), ย with the support from the European Union (EU) to implement the project โPROMOVE Agribiz โ Improving Rural Competitiveness in Nampula and Zambรฉzia Provinces, Mozambiqueโ with an overall objective of contributing to a sustainable, inclusive and broad-based economic growth and poverty reduction in the context of national food and nutrition security and climate change.ย
The project aims to achieve the overall objectives through (i) improving the food and nutrition security and resilience of smallholders and climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agriculture, and (ii) enhancing rural competitiveness by improved participation of smallholders in economic activities, economic diversification, improved access to rural services and improved rural investment.ย
The project will ensure application of measures that contribute towards addressing micronutrients deficiencies and prevention of chronic malnutrition. Activities will not only focus on enhancing the production and availability of diversified food but also improve the dietary and nutritional practices of the families through social and behavioral change communication (SBCC) sessions.ย
The FAO aims to target the women of reproductive age with special focus on pregnant and lactating women targeting first 1000 days of life, combining the existing Mother Care Groups and FAO supported Farmer Field School participants from the community. The sessions will be conducted in the same community where a wide range of nutritionally important crops (cereals, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables including biofortified crops) and livestock (chicken and goat) have been promoted through Farmer Field School Approach along with home/school gardens.ย
To this end, FAO intends to recruit one District Nutritionist in each district of Alto Molรณcuรจ , Malema, Ribรกue, Gurรบรจ, Meconta in Zambezia province and Malema, Ribaue, Meconta, Mogovolas and Angoche of Nampula province to support the implementation of the nutrition and related activities in the selected communities.
Reporting Lines
The incumbents will work under the overall supervision of the Project Chief Technical Adviser, the direct supervision of the Hub Coordinators (Nametil, Alto Molocue and Mocuba); with overall technical supervision of the International Nutrition Specialist and direct technical supervision of National Nutrition Specialist
Technical Focus
The incumbent will support the implementation of the nutrition and related activities in the selected communities.
Tasks and responsibilities
โข ย ย Map the communities and identify the community facilitators for the implementation of Nutrition SBCC activities.
โข ย ย Organize training of community facilitators on Nutrition SBCC
โข ย ย Organize community orientation sessions on nutrition in coordination with the district government institutions.
โข ย ย Support Community Facilitators on organizing Nutrition SBCC sessions in the communities.
โข ย ย Monitor/supervise the SBCC sessions.
โข ย ย Coordinate with district technicians (FAO and government) for the effective implementation of home and school gardens
โข ย ย Coordinate with Farmer Field Schools and ensure the production and consumption of diversified diet among the project beneficiaries.ย
โข ย ย Support and participate in M&E activities at different stages of implementation.
โข ย ย Collect action pictures, success stories from the field on home/school garden and nutritional practices.
โข ย ย Prepare report with key achievements, challenges and lessons learned.
โข ย ย Perform any other duties as required for the implementation of the project activities.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements ย ย
โข ย ย University degree in nutrition, Food Science, or any other closely related fields
โข ย ย 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in implementing nutrition programmes
โข ย ย Working knowledge of English
โข ย ย National of Mozambiqueย
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย Communication
โข ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
โข ย ย Fluency in Portuguese will be considered an asset.
โข ย ย Knowledge of any other local languages of Nampula and Zambezia provinces will be an advantage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ย ย For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/ย ย Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.ย