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  • Posted: Apr 27, 2016
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    LGA Nutrition Assistants

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    Support implementation of Nutrition and IYCF activities by providing training and guidance to CDGP staff, and LGA seconded Staff, LGA counterparts, CVs and CHEWs

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Objective 1: Support Nutrition/BCC implementation at LGA Level

    • Provide technical assistance to CVs and CHEWs on health and nutrition, with particular focus on the implementation of effective methodologies to improve nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices of mothers

    • Provide technical support and guidance to CHEWs and CVs on management of C-IYCF component of nutrition (Support groups and one-on-one counselling, and action oriented groups)

    • In collaboration with LGA teams, plan sensitisation activities for targeted communities with focus on traditional leaders and other key stakeholders

    • Coordinate LGA teams tosupport Community Volunteers to carry out joint community mobilisation activities around nutrition

    • Conduct regular technical monitoring of health and nutrition activities and document findings to inform improvements in programme implementation

    • Ensure regular communication and sharing of lessons learned and challenges with the programme team and partners to inform implementation

    • Participate in meetings, training and other assessment/events as required

    • Plan logistics and materials needs for the activities to be carried out

    Objective 2: Build capacities of LGA level officers on IYCF

    • Support identification of requirements for building the capacity on IYCF of staff at the local government level

    • Ensure integration of IYCF in all trainings and programme activities (at community and LGA level).

    • Work with IYCF Adviser in supporting the LNO and LGA PHC teams to step down trainings on IYCF

    • Support and coach LGA PHC teams to supervise and follow up on IYCF activities, ensuring quality implementation

    • Support strengthening of information flow between LGA and State

    Objective 3: Monitoring and evaluation of  Nutrition BCC activities

    • Prepare a monthly plan or field activities

    • Ensure timely collection, compilation and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all Nutrition and BCC activities (by SC staff and CV)

    • Produce case studies related to CM and nutrition BCC, at least one per quarter or as per line manager’s request

    • Identify the problems in the implementation process and propose solutions

    • Evaluate regularly the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement.

    SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

    Essential

    • Health background with at least 2 years’ experience on IYCF and/or breastfeeding counselling.

    • Previous experience with local or international NGOs.

    • Experience in nutrition and in community based programmes.

    • Computer literate.

    Desirable

    • Broad understanding of rights and development issues

    • Understanding of social protection

    • Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable work-plans and evaluate progress.

    • Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.

    • Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff.

    • Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa.

    • Independence, adaptability and flexibility.

    • Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.

    • Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).

    Method of Application

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