LWF Nutritionist Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs

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LWF Nutritionist Jobs 2024 – Uganda NGO Jobs.

LWF Uganda looking for “Nutritionist”.

Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before March 18, 2024.

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of national and regional Lutheran denominations headquartered in the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland. The federation was founded in the Swedish city of Lund in the aftermath of the Second World War in 1947 to coordinate the activities of the many differing Lutheran churches. Since 1984, the member churches are in pulpit and altar fellowship, with common doctrine as the basis of membership and mission activity.

The LWF has published a job vacancy announcement on March 06, 2024 for qualified Uganda’s to fill in the vacant post of Nutritionist to be based in Kyangwali, Uganda.

LWF Job Vacancy 2024

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support in development of relevant project IEC materials and also ensure that such materials are effectively disseminated, and utilised by targeted beneficiaries for impact.
  • Collect quality data, utilize and also timely and accurately report the data to inform programming.
  • Oversee and advise on activities implemented by community in Nutrition, Protection, Livelihoods including mentoring and reporting follow-up for integrated approach.
  • Ensure the community structures (VHTs, Care groups) conduct sub-group sessions and home visits at household level on recommended nutrition and WASH practices.
  • Ensure the trained community nutrition structures during the training sessions do cascade to members of community groups.
  • Ensure this training cascade and the method of delivery of the nutrition sessions is inspired by the Care Group approach, which demonstrates cost effectiveness, behavior change and sustainability.
  • Mentor and make the care groups, VHTs and other community structures as change agents by equipping them with skills, tools, and knowledge which has the potential to last beyond the project.
  • Support care group leaders to conduct cooking lessons to impart knowledge and skills on food utilization and preparation, to optimize the impact of diversified food production on nutrition status of family members including children.
  • Support M&E team to assess the impact of the integration of a nutrition social and behavior change activities in improving nutrition outcomes in terms of food production and poverty reduction like dietary diversification, optimal feeding practices, reduction in anemia and increased incomes
  • Document and compile reports on project activities including Monthly & Quarterly donor reports, internal reports (Project Activity Reports (APRs) and activity reports (meetings, and any other activity).
  • Support the establishment of a database for all project activities to regularly monitor and evaluate their activities.
  • Participate in reporting of project progress, success stories and lessons learned during project implementation.
  • Work closely with relevant district departments (DHO, DHI) to share relevant information.
  • Participate in internal and external meetings as per the Project Manager and Officer’s guidance and with support of the Team Leader.
  • As delegated by the Project Officer, respond to complaints and questions related to Nutrition and nutrition practices in the project areas.
  • Preform other duties as assigned from time to time

Position in Organization:

  • Job Title: Nutritionist
  • Place of Assignment:Kyangwali Sub Program
  • Reports To: Nutrition Officer
  • Starting date: ASAP
  • Duration of Contract: 1 year contract (with possibility of extension)
  • The closing date for applications: 18 March 2024

Qualification:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Public Health with at least 1-years’ experience in community nutrition interventions, public health, or related health implementation. Diploma in Nutrition with over 4 years’ experience in Community nutrition will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing community Nutrition, and C-MIYCAN strategies with the ability to articulate linkages with health-sensitive, Psychosocial programs and SBCC approaches.

Special Skills, Aptitude, or Personality Requirements:

  • Strong team-building skills, Organized and methodical. Independence, objectivity, and integrity;
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment;
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral
  • Information Technology (MS Office, Internet);
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines;
  • Good team worker with good communication skills;
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible to a changing environment and make decisions independently.
  • Able to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding licence

How to Apply LWF Nutritionist Jobs 2024

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://lutheranworld.org/get-involved/open-positions#op-615028-nutritionistnational-positionuganda

The Closing Date: March 18, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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