3 Food & Nutrition Jobs in Uganda jobs

Nutrition Officer, SC8 (105280) Requisition #  105280  - Posted  12/05/2019  -  Short Term-SC WFP  -  Africa, Central & Eastern  -  Uganda  -  Mbarara  -  Working Job Language (1)  -  NUTRITION     WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.   ABOUT WFP United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. In emergencies, WFP gets food to where it is needed, saving the lives of victims of war, civil conflict and natural disasters. After an emergency, WFP uses food to help communities rebuild their lives. On average, WFP reaches more than 80 million people with food assistance in 80 countries each year. The organization has the global footprint, deep field presence and local knowledge and relationships necessary to provide access to food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas. Brief description of WFP in Uganda WFP delivers food assistance in emergencies and work with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. WFP provides life-saving food assistance and livelihood opportunities to refugees in Uganda. In addition, WFP assists the most vulnerable people in Karamoja with food and nutrition assistance. Finally, WFP works with smallholder farmers and links them to markets. As Uganda strives to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030 and become a middle-income country by 2040, WFP is also assessing its relevance and repositioning its role in Uganda.  ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? We are seeking a qualified individual for the position of Nutrition Officer, SC8 to be based in Mbarara. Selected candidates will be employed on Service Contract. JOB PURPOSE To provide support to nutrition  programmes and activities to contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of WFP beneficiaries. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT These jobs are found in Headquarters (HQ), Regional Bureaux (RBs) or Country Offices (COs).  Job holders are likely to report to a more senior Nutritionist or Programme Officer. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Plan and monitor nutrition programmes, verify the planned movements and distribution of nutrition products, resolving routine issues and/or escalating where appropriate, to ensure that the quality distributed and the quality of the operation is in line with WFP standards; Summarize nutrition data, conduct analysis and prepare reports to support programme reviews and informative decision making. Liaise with cooperating partners and internal counterparts to gather feedback and comments to support nutrition programme reviews and improve services. Suggest improvements to field monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of Nutrition programmes; Support communication and activities with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions; Build team capacity in Nutrition through effective guidance, coaching, training and accountability; Support technical trainings for cooperating partners in Nutrition and WFP operational practices to support them to independently implement and self-monitor nutrition activities in the areas of coverage; Assist in developing and expanding malnutrition prevention activities through promotion of E-IYCE and awareness raising in targeted areas; Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Advanced University degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Technology, Medicine or other relevant field. Experience and exposure to implementation of nutrition programmes at national/international level Experience working in public health/food security/ nutrition related activities. Experience identifying and defining nutrition issues/problems within a country High level of proficiency in both oral and written English; Sound knowledge of regional local dialects is very desirable. 4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES Purpose Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.  Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others. People Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.  Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances. Performance Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.  Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.  Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction. Partnership Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.  Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.  Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner. FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES Capability Name Description of the behaviour expected for the proficiency level Knowledge of Nutrients Utilizes knowledge of vitamins and nutrients to understand the causes of malnutrition, the relationships between the different types of malnutrition, and is able to articulate the UNICEF conceptual model. Situation Analysis and Evidence Assessment Able to appropriately interpret the nutrition situation, analyze primary causes of malnutrition, define limitations to the analysis (e.g. seasonality) and prepare an overview of the food security and nutrition situation in country. Knowledge of Public Health Has foundational knowledge of the core public health sciences (i.e., biostatistics, epidemiology, social science, environmental health, and prevention of chronic and infectious disease and injury) in order to assess a country’s/region’s health situation. Knowledge of Food System Ability to analyze how food systems influence the diets of vulnerable groups and identify how and where food systems may contribute to specific nutrient gaps. Applying Programme & Policy Standards Leverages nutrition knowledge to provide technical advice to governments to design and implement country nutrition programmes that follow international and WFP agency standards and guidance. DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE • Experience and exposure to implementation of national/international development programmes. • Experience working in public health/food security/ nutrition related activities. • Experience identifying and defining nutrition issues/problems within a country. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 26th May 2019 Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.   https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&career_job_req_id=105280&rcm_site_locale=en_GB

Nutrition Specialist Kampala, Uganda   Job Summary: Provides technical support and guidance to staff and partners in the region and in country offices. Implements and monitors technical strengthening initiatives. Develops adoption and/or training strategy, designs and conducts training or adoption activities for a specific technical area. Creates scientific and technical material in area of expertise. Assists and gives guidance with development of proposals. Works with communities and partners to maximize local capacity. Evaluates programmatic effectiveness and provides technical assessment reports. Accountabilities: Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for research projects. Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Writes and edits technical reports and documents. Assists with publications, web pages, and presentations.’ Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues in assigned technical area. Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports. Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff. Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies and procedures. Assists with the implementation of research studies by monitoring and documenting processes. Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines. Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results. Delivers presentations at professional meetings and conferences. Ensures project implementation adheres to company strategy and remains technically sound. Provides leadership and team building at the task level. Leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of global level innovative technical strategies. Oversees all aspects of the programs/projects. Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components. Analyzes data sets and technical assessment findings. Develops and monitors work plans. Provides leadership and team building at the project level. Serves as company liaison to external organizations at professional meetings and conferences as assigned.   Performs other duties as assigned. Applied Knowledge & Skills: Strong knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with providing technical support for research studies. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent and demonstrated program/project management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with others. Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors and prepare reports. Ability to problem solve and implements corrective action as needed. Problem Solving & Impact: Works on problems of complex scope that require analysis and in depth evaluation of variable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key internal and external personnel. Decision may cause delays or failure to achieve results that impact departmental goals. Supervision Given/Received: Determines methods and procedures on new projects and assignments. Serves as team lead and may supervise other lower level personnel. Typically reports to an Associate Director or Director. Serves as team lead and may supervise other lower level personnel. If supervising, FHI360 competency “People Management” will be an area of focus. People Management (Making Others Great). Facilitate professional development of staff by providing challenging, learning assignments and opportunities. Shares and solicits feedback monthly at the very least. Helps establish compelling development plans. Assigns responsibility and accountability for tasks/decisions. Monitors process, progress and results. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Education: Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Economics, Education, Environment, Health, Human Development, Information Science, International Development, Social Sciences or Related Field. Experience: Typically requires 8+ years of managing data collection and technical assistance experience. Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required. Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas. Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company. Typical Physical Demands: Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift 5-50 lbs. Technology to be Used: Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices. Travel Requirements: 10% - 25%   This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a  competitive benefits package , professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.   Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.   https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Kampala-Uganda/Nutrition-Specialist_Requisition-2018201165

Head of Health and Nutrition (National Position)   -   ( 1900015V )   Head of Health and Nutrition:   We are currently recruiting for a  Head of Health and Nutrition on national contract terms  to join our transformation team in  Uganda  and support the delivery of a number of high priority projects implementing new systems and business processes across our  emergence and development locations.   In this role you will  take overall responsibility for the strategic direction, growth and coordination of Save the Children International’s work on health and nutrition (including health and nutrition in development and emergency contexts, human resources for health, policy advocacy and community/children mobilisation in the Uganda Country Programme).  As a senior member of the Programme Development and Quality department, the Head of Health and Nutrition is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in health and nutrition  both in emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children.  S/he is also responsible for monitoring programme quality, initiating and taking technical leadership in health and nutrition-focused studies, documentation and dissemination of good practices by working together with other members of PDQ team; leading on policy research and advocacy on health and nutrition through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organisations, relevant ministries and other institutions. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. In order to be successful, you will have/bring: Master in public health or paediatrics or a related field. At least 8 years of relevant technical health and nutrition experience including at senior level. Proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective technical maternal and child health projects including in fragile and insecure environments context and with International NGOs. Proven experience in writing up high quality donor reports and proposals. Knowledge of current global and regional debates on universal coverage and quality of maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition policies and models, global targets and evidence based strategies for achieving maternal, newborn and child health. Demonstrated ability to work in health and nutrition program in collaboration with national health ministries and international partners. Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets. Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward. English fluency (verbal and written) required Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management  environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Commitment to Save the Children values. D esirable Proven experience and skills in research and advocacy and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors. Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner. Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to travel in the districts 30% of the time. Application information; Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document.  Please apply online by following this link  https://uganda.savethechildren.net/ careers   indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been your direct supervisors. Important to note: Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to application that is submitted online. Hand delivered applications will not be accepted and are therefore not considered during the shortlisting process.   Application closes on  May 22,   2019 at midnight Uganda time. We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts.  All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents Location :   Kampala Employee Status :   Permanent Closing Date :   May 22, 2019   https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=23848&lang=en