FXB Rwanda,Nutrition and WASH Coordinator Jobs in Rwanda

Position
title:

Nutrition and WASH Coordinator
Reports
to:

Technical Team Lead
Number
of position
:
1
Job
location: Nyanza district
Period:One year renewable
based on p

erformance

JOB
PURPOSE:
The
Nutrition and WASH Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination and
technical oversight to USAID TurengereAbana nutrition and WASH activities.
He/She will provide coordination guidance, technical support and training to
field staff to enable them to carry out project activities efficiently and
effectively, and will closely monitor the progress of project implementation.
He/she will have overall responsibility for technical support, monitoring &
evaluation and reporting for the nutrition and WASH component activities and
will insure that the program is achieving the expected results and objectives
with regard to nutrition and WASH component. He/she will ensure that the
activities related to Nutrition and WASH and program approaches (CBNP, PDH,
BIAT and ISLGs) are implemented following the standards of FXB Rwanda, MoH and
USAID in the area of Nutrition and WASH and that the approaches spread by the
program are effectively disseminated and adopted by served HHs.
Major
Responsibilities
  • Initiate
    and Coordinate the implementation of the interventions of Nutrition and
    WASH activities within the program covered area in compliance with the
    policies and regulations of FXB Rwanda, MoH and USAID;
  • Coordinate
    and monitor trainings of  Community Health Worker, PLHIV, 
    lactating and pregnant women  and other different target groups on
    key HIV/AIDS behavioral change, health, nutrition and hygiene topics
    especially to reduce malnutrition and mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS
    among PLHA, Orphans and Vulnerable children;
  • Identify
    training and capacity needs of staff under his/her supervision and
    organize training, mentoring and coaching as necessary;
  • Coordinate
    data collection regarding nutrition and WASH activities and ensure
    accuracy of data entry and filing of supporting documents at the field
    level
  • Coordinate
    the  promotion of Farmer Field School (FFS) for pregnant and 
    lactating mothers, children and PLHA as well as regular tracking of 
    health and nutritional status information for both PLHIV and under five
    for potential referrals by taking their body mass index;
  • Coordinate
    the formation and trainings of Internal Savings and Lending Groups (ISLGs)
    among  program beneficiaries;
  • Coordinate
    and supervise WASH activities at the district level to ensure that
    targeted households have improved latrines, hand washing stations and
    improved hygienic conditions;
  • Support
    effective working relationships with the Ministry of Health (MoH), other
    relevant government authorities and other partners engaged in the field of
    nutrition;
  • Participate
    in different meetings organized by other partners involved in nutrition
    and health activities;
  • Participate
    in preparation and organization of quarterly  and cluster meetings
    with local authorities, health centers representatives and CHWs; 
  • Coordinate
    the elaboration of  program work plan related to Nutrition and WASH
    activities at National as well at district level;
  • Prepare
    and submit data and narrative reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and
    annual) relating to nutrition and WASH activities on timely basis;
  • Ensure
    proper use of project assets under his / her responsibility;
  • Ensure
    that payments made  under nutrition / WASH  are in accordance
    with finance and administrative procedures;
  • Ensure
    that vehicle logbooks and timesheets are maintained;
  • Maintain
    inventory of Nutrition / WASH equipment and assets .
  • Work
    with other departments namely Finance and Monitoring and Evaluation to
    ensure timely procurement of materials and tools required for the
    nutrition and WASH component project activities.
DESIRED
COMPETENCES
  • Minimum
    of a bachelor’s Degree in nutrition and related field;
  • At
    least 3 years of experience in similar position;
  • Excellent
    verbal and written communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda
  • Computer
    literate to a high standard in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent
    capacity to analyze, treat data and share information and knowledge of
    data analysis software (SPSS, Stata);
  • Experience
    in USAID funded programs is an added advantage
Interested
candidates with required skills and competences are requested to submit their
applications (only hard copies will be accepted) addressed to FXB Rwanda
Executive Director. The applications include motivation letter,CVs and
well completed FXB application form must be submitted to FXB Rwanda
Rwanda coordination office located at Kigali / Kimihurura, Rue Amajyambere 676
St 6, not later than Monday, June 13, 2016 at 12h00. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for exams.

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