Organization Background
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances childrenโs rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambiaโs development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire Field Nutrition Officers (X4). The primary responsibility of the Field Nutrition Officer (FNO) is to provide technical support and supervision to the Community based nutrition Promoters in implementing nutrition drought response at community level. The FNO will be field based supporting the conducting of training and rolling out of drought response implementation. In addition, FNO will act as a link between the district Nutrition Coordinator and the Health facility. The role reports to the District Nutrition Coordinator to be based in Lunga District, Luapula Program Area.
The full role profile is on this link:JOB DESCRIPTION. Field Nutrition Officer - Lunga.pdf
Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?
Essential
- Diploma in Nutrition or Public Health.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in management of malnutrition (MAM and SAM) especially at community level.
- Knowledge on how the health care systems work.
- Experience working with health facilities.
- Knowledgeable about essential nutrition actions, Community Based Growth Monitoring and Promotion (CBGMP) and Maternal, Adolescent, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MAICYN) will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical, facilitation skills and coordination, especially those in rural communities.
- Ability to transfer knowledge through trainings.
Location: Lunga District, Luapula Program Area
Reports to: District Nutrition Coordinator
Grade: Hay Level 10
Closing Date: 27 December 2024
Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.