Job description
Reporting directly to the Senior Agriculture Development Specialist, the Nutrition Specialist is responsible for:
 Coordinating and facilitating planning, implementation and reporting on projects and programs for improved nutrition in the project area;
 Elaborating programs, strategies and budget aimed at preventing and fighting against the stunted growth and malnutrition among children in project area
 Implementing national nutrition policies and strategies in project area
 Monitoring the nutrition situation in project areas and providing guidance on priority actions to be taken.
 Promoting and sustaining kitchen gardens establishment, poultry rearing, mushroom production and consumption among project beneficiaries as identified interventions to combat malnutrition
 Preparing technical specifications for the procurement of nutrition related supplies and services and managing assigned contracts for successful implementation of project nutrition activities
 Developing of materials for nutrition education and awareness and carrying out capacity development programs for project beneficiaries
 Disseminating nutrition information through awareness raising campaigns, mass meeting, media communication, etc
 Establishing strategic partnership with pertinent public institutions, private sector, national civil society organizations for enhancing effectiveness, and efficiency in nutrition improvement across project area
 Participating and contributing in policy design, implementation and dissemination on matters relating to nutrition
 Working closely with FAO technical team and other World Bank Funded Projects to ensure successful implementation of project activities
 Preparing periodic reports in the agreed format outlining and providing qualitative and quantitative analysis of his / her performance in relation to outlined plans.
 Conducting additional duties as assigned by her/his supervisors
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology;
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Food Sciences
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition
Experience: 5
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Bachelor’s degree of Nutrition Sciences
Experience: 5
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Excellent command of written and spoken English
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• Proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda is an added advantage;
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• Planning and organizational skills;
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Computer Skills
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Creativity and initiative skills
