ARC,NEC Counselor Jobs in Rwanda

Job
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.
ARC
is looking for suitable Rwandan c

andidate to fill the position below:

1.     
Position:           NEC Counsellor
(1)
           
RESPONSIBLE TO:  NEC Field Officer
           
Site: Kigeme Refugee Camp
Job
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.
Key
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
                                
  • 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:
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.
NB:
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.

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