Job
Opportunity
Opportunity
The
overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to build increased resilience and
self-reliance of communities affected by displacement and their host
communities using innovation, social-entrepreneurship, co-creation and
increased country ownership through continued protection, stronger economic
empowerment, improved food security & nutrition, and environmental protection.
overall goal of ARC’s program in Rwanda is to build increased resilience and
self-reliance of communities affected by displacement and their host
communities using innovation, social-entrepreneurship, co-creation and
increased country ownership through continued protection, stronger economic
empowerment, improved food security & nutrition, and environmental protection.
ARC
is looking for suitable Rwandan c
is looking for suitable Rwandan c
andidate to fill the position below:
1.
Position: NEC Counsellor
(1)
Position: NEC Counsellor
(1)
RESPONSIBLE TO: NEC Field Officer
Site: Kigeme Refugee Camp
Job
Purpose/Objective
Purpose/Objective
The
Nutrition Counselors are in charge of providing individualized support around
nutrition and nutrition-related behaviors to at-risk and vulnerable individuals
and families. The Nutrition Counselors will work closely with the Nutrition
Coordinator, the Health Education Coordinator and the Community Health Workers,
to ensure proper screening, identification, and timely referral of at-risk
cases.
Nutrition Counselors are in charge of providing individualized support around
nutrition and nutrition-related behaviors to at-risk and vulnerable individuals
and families. The Nutrition Counselors will work closely with the Nutrition
Coordinator, the Health Education Coordinator and the Community Health Workers,
to ensure proper screening, identification, and timely referral of at-risk
cases.
Key
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide
one-to-one counselling on nutrition and behaviours that affect nutritional
status; - Maintain
current and accurate client records as directed, collect and report
relevant data about services provided, and prepare statistical reports as
required; - Maintain
client confidentiality; - Support
cooking demonstration activity in the camp - Support
Kitchen garden establishment at Household level - In
collaboration with NEC Field officer, organize and conduct nutrition
mobilization to increase skills and Knowledge of beneficiaries - Supervise
nutrition animators - Participate
in growth screenings in the camps; - Organize
and conduct home visits in camp living quarters to support identified
individuals and families in their environment; - Demonstrate
sensitivity and empathy towards clients’ challenging situations; - Liaise
closely with the Nutrition Coordinator to support proper functioning of
the Nutrition Centre; - When
necessary, participate in food distribution to beneficiaries according to
defined protocols and deliver required educational sessions about
nutrition, services and resources; - Collaborate
with other ARC departments, relevant implementing partners and the
Health/Nutrition Centre as necessary; - Engage
in self-assessment and reflective practice to improve counseling skills
and address clinical challenges; - Produce
monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required by the program; - Perform
any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ARC Senior
Manager.
Required
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- Bachelor’s
degree in Human nutrition and dietetics - Minimum
4 years’ experience in providing individualized nutrition counseling - Experience
of 4 years working in nutrition program - Knowledge
of Maternal Infant and Young child Nutrition - Knowledge
and experience of the challenges affecting nutrition in refugee settings
is a plus - Ability
to live and work in isolated areas of Rwanda - Good
communication and interpersonal skills - Fluent
written and spoken English
To
apply for this position:
apply for this position:
Please
submit your application letter and curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum) by email
to: arcrwanda@arcrelief.org or deliver
them to ARC Country Head office in Kimihurura after Lemigo Hotel before Friday
August 19th, 2016.
submit your application letter and curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum) by email
to: arcrwanda@arcrelief.org or deliver
them to ARC Country Head office in Kimihurura after Lemigo Hotel before Friday
August 19th, 2016.
NB:
Please apply only if you fulfill the requirements. Only selected
candidates will be contacted.
Please apply only if you fulfill the requirements. Only selected
candidates will be contacted.
NB:
Please apply only if you fulfill the requirements. Only selected
candidates will be contacted.
Please apply only if you fulfill the requirements. Only selected
candidates will be contacted.