Millennium Promise Tanzania Nutrition Facilitator

Millennium Promise Tanzania seeks to recruit qualified Tanzanian to fill a position of a Nutrition Facilitator to work in the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) situated in Uyui District. Tabora. Tanzania. The incumbent will be stationed at Mbola Field Office in Uyui District, Tabora RegIon and work under the supervision of Health Coordinator and in close coordination with Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Centre (Nairobi) on technical dimension of the project implementation. The incumbent will be given Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) from UNOPSand ‘t:he contract duration is for three months initially with expectation of been given longer term contract based on satisfactory performance.

The Millennium ,Villages projectls a new bottom cup and integrated approacm to lift developing country villages out of the poverty trap that afflicts more than a billion people worldwide. The Millennium Villages’ team of experts in agriculture, .nutrition and health, economics, energy, water, infrastructure. environment and inforrnation technology is worklng with local communities and governments to apply a scientlfic proven holistic package of interventions to help villages get out of extreme poverty and meet the universal MDGs. The MVP is Implernented by the Millennium Promise Alliance and supported by the
MDG Centre in Nairobi, Earth Institute at Columbia University (USA) and United Nations Office for project Services (UNOPS).

job Title: Nutrition Facilitator

Statlon of work: Mbola Field Office in Uyui District, Tabora Region

Responsble to:  Health Coordlator and overall supervision of the Project Team Leader

Type of Contract: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) from UNOPS

Standard Duration: Three months with possibility of extension based on performance.

The Nutrition Facilitator works in close collaboration ‘Nith the Millennium Villages Project staff to exchange health related information and ensure consistent service delivery.

Summary of key functions:

• Ensure implementation of project management, operational strategies and procedures.
• Provide project administrative support
• Support knowledge building and sharing

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact· on the execution of the strategic nutrition interventions in the health facilities and the community for the Millennium Vii/ages Projects. Accurate nutrition services and a client-oriented approach enhances MVP’s capability to effectively and efficiently fTlanage health resources and keep records to achieve MDGs 1. 4. 5 and 6.

Recruitment Qualifications
Education; At least a bachelor’s degree in foods and nutrition, food· service systems management, public health, dietetics or a related field of study from a reputable university.

• Experience: A mlninlum of three years of relevant experience is required:
• Experience in planning, providing and coordinating nut,;ition projects and trainings a plus. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for Individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Understanding of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards ‘for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Current knowledge of integrative approach in addressing nutrition problems in the community.

Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation and data collection.

Ability to develop BCC materials and conduct conHnunity mobilization.

Experience ‘Working In both hospital and community settings is an advantage.

Must be a team player, innovative, good analytical and report writing skills,.good Inter-personal working kills with basic computer skills, solid written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Ability to deliver under pressure and tight deadlines.

She or he rnust be dynamic, creative. and self motivated person.

She or he must be willing to ‘Work in rural/remote areas in the project area.

Language Requirements: Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills – very good command of both spoken and vvrltten English and Swahili.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Mode of Application:
Qualified Tanzanians are invited to send an updated curriculum vitae containing details of educational and professional qualifications and work experience supported by a cover letter ,illustrating their suitability for the enclosed position against the listed qualificatlonsl competencies/skills and, With names and addresses (including telephone, fax numbers and email address) of three competent referees addressed to:
Human Resource and Administrative Coordinator,
Millennium Villages. Project. MVP

Building, opposite Orion Tabora Hotel,
P.O. Box 1561, TABORA, Tanzania
or by Email:mvp.mbola@millenniumpromise.org  latest by 6th September. 2013. The detailed description of duties and responsibilities and ·the detailed Terms of Reference is available at Website:www.millenniumpromise.org and interested candidates are strongly advised to visit theWebsite for further infomation.
Title of post should be indicated on the envelope or email. Female qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed applicants wfill be contacted
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE NEEDED TO REPORT ON DUTY ON OCTOBER 1st, 2013