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  • Posted: May 9, 2014
    Deadline: May 23, 2014
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    SPRING’s work in Nigeria aims to reduce maternal and child undernutrition and improve HIV-free survival of infants and young children. In particular, SPRING/Nigeria is contributing to improved nutrition care practices, improved access to quality services. The current SPRING/Nigeria approach is focused on the roll-out of community and facility infant an...
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    Programme Assistant - Nutrition & Fortification

    Job Responsibilities:
    Under the supervision of the Program Manager Nutrition/Fortification, the Program Assistant implements, monitors and evaluate HKI Nigeria’s Rainbow project in accordance with agreed protocols and policies.

    Technical Capacity

    •     Provide technical assistance to and support implementation of the nutrition and awareness creation component of the Rainbow project in Benue and FCT
    •     Implement and monitor programs to support the scaling up of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) at the state and local government levels
    •     Maintain regular communication with other state nutrition and agriculture program partners and participate in key relevant state and LGA level technical forums
    •     Facilitate program planning and review meetings on Orange fleshed Sweetpotato and Infant and Young Child Nutrition
    •     Collaborate with partners to develop IEC strategies and tools to support OFSP integration in IYCN
    •     Work closely with State Nutrition and Agriculture/ADP Officers to strengthen technical reporting in accordance with defined reporting schedule and program indiSPRINGcators.
    •     Track program progress using mutually agreed indicators, targets, and recommend remedial action to keep programs on course.
    •     Contribute to and support the maintenance of an updated data base of technical and program reports including site visits, monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports
    •     Support the establishment of OFSP farms by IYCF support group members
    •     Carry out additional tasks, as requested by the Program Manager Nutrition/Fortification or any other senior officer(s)

    Key Performance Indicators:

    •     Successful implementation of the Rainbow Project in FCT and Benue States based on:
    •     Effective tracking and reporting of program indicators
    •     Integration of OFSP in IYCF support groups in the states

    Competencies Required:

    •     Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirement
    •     Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
    •     Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft office, internet
    •     Must possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player.
    •     Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially

    Qualifications Required:

    • Minimum of a first degree in Agriculture or Nutrition
    • Advanced degree in public health or project management will be preferred, but not required.

    Method of Application

    Kindly foward your CV with a covering/application letter to fmhkinigeria@gmail.com on or before 23rd May 2014. Any CV received after 5.00 p.m. on this day will not be considered, so is an email received without a subject or a CV received without a covering letter.

    In addition, make the subject of the email, Program Assistant, Nutrition and Fortification.

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