International Potato Center
Ref:
2016/003/NRS/SSA
Field Coordinator – Nutrition
Background: The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a
field coordinator for a UKAid-funded project that aims to improve nutritional
security and vitamin A intakes by women and young children in Western
Kenya.
The field coordinator will coordinate
research and development activities between CIP and the department of nutrition
and public health within the ministry of health.
He/she will work closely with
strategic collaborators to integrate activities aimed at using orange fleshed
sweetpotato (OFSP) to reduce vitamin A deficiency within the existing MOH
protocols.
This position will be based in
Kisumu.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with the Nutrition Officer and the
Community Strategy Focal Persons in conducting capacity building of
Community Health Workers and Community Health Extension workers
particularly in nutrition education during pregnancy and lactation period; - Work with the Nutrition Officer, the Community
Strategy Focal Persons and relevant key stakeholders to enhance infant and
young child feeding practices using OFSP as the entry point; - Coordinate with partners to enhance
integration of OFSP in complementary feeding as well as family diets; - Coordinate with implementing partners to
document lessons learned in integrating agriculture and nutrition while
using a vegetatively propagated crop-OFSP; - Develop and implement monthly work plans with
Sub-County Nutritionist to improve nutrition education at community level
through forums such as mother-to-mother support groups; - Organize periodic feedback meetings with
implementing partners to ensure all partners get the support needed to
achieve targets; - Contribute to periodic project reports;
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation
activities.
- A university degree in community nutrition,
public health, biological sciences or a related discipline. An advanced
degree is an advantage; - Experience working within the community
strategies that exist in Migori, Homa Bay, Nyamira, Kisumu, and/or Siaya
counties; - Specific experience in extension approaches
aimed at improving maternal, infant and young child feeding practices are
critical in this position; - Specific experience working with OFSP or bio-
fortified crops within the context of agriculture and nutrition is an
added advantage; - Experience with participatory research and
development approaches is an advantage; - Demonstrated contribution to dissemination of
project results in various pathways including scientific articles is
highly desirable.
Terms of Appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position
based on an initial contract of 2 years with the possibility of renewal subject
to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Applications: Applicants should apply online through CIP’s Job
Opportunities website (http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/),
including a letter of motivation, a full C.V with the names and contact
information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s
professional qualifications and work experience.
Screening of applications will begin
on March 4th, 2016 and will continue until the post is filled.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified women are particularly
encouraged to apply
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