Nutritionist
The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.
Key Responsibilities
- In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the distribution of family MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.
- In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices during Covid – 19 Pandemic.
- Train and mentor families including CHEWs and CHVs on family MUAC approach.
- Support the nutrition officer in the development of wok plans for the activities to be implemented.
- Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
- Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
- Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented.
- Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
- Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement and monitor supply control.
- Support MOH on DQAs.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with KNDI.
Experience/Competence
- Minimum 1year experience within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition.
- Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
- Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
- Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically.
- Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills.
- Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
- Fluency in Nga’Turkana desirable
- Flexible and positive personality
- Strong planning and implementation capacity
- Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker
