Community Nutrition Promoter at World Vision

World Vision

Position: Community Nutrition Promoter

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Tigray Region - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience the fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Number of employees required: 18

Duty Station: Bora,Selewa,and Neksege

Major Responsibility

• Ensure the timely and proper implementation community level Nutrition Activities in close coordination with community structures
• Facilitate Nutritional screening activities in close coordination with WDAs and HEWs
• Implement and provide technical support for TFP on (IDPs), and mobilization of community, and nutritional screening for both host & IDPs
• Conduct regular cooking demonstrations and mass awareness creation sessions
• Ensure linkage of OTP/SC discharges, to the distribution of protection and TSF ration (If applicable), to prevent further deterioration
• Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Lookup table, report format, and other awareness creation guidance

Required Professional Experience

• Minimum TWO years of working experience with NGOs in the CMAM program; Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• BSc degree/Diploma in Public Health/ Clinical Nursing/Nutrition and related health field of study preferred from accredited universities or health colleges

Certificates on:

• Revised 2019 IMAM guideline, and IYCF-E training
• Trained on Family MUAC approach and TSFP/MAM Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
• Knowledge, training, and experience in community-level nutrition activities and management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complications are additional assets
• Demonstrated skills in Community level structures with CMAM program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good human relations skills.
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours

World Vision is a child-focused organization that is committed to safeguarding all children as well as adult beneficiaries and has zero tolerance for incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with our work. Therefore, World Vision does not hire staff whose background is not suitable for working with children or vulnerable adults, even if their role does not interact directly with them.

Disclaimer: World Vision Ethiopia is a reputable organization that values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not solicit any money for any job application. We encourage all job seekers to be cautious of any job ads that require payment or personal information upfront. If you have any questions or concerns about our job ads or recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only